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I’ve been really into florals lately – I found this cotton calico at the fabric store a few weeks ago and really though it looked a little bit like tablecloth fabric but couldn’t help but wonder how it would look as a dress.
I made it into a super simple fitted princess seam bodice – the skirt is very simple, it’s just a gathered rectangle. I added an invisible zipper up the center back and fully lined the dress – I always see these unlined and wonder why people don’t line them – I actually find this style easier to make when it’s lined – and it looks so much more professional. For cotton dresses I really like using cotton/poly broadcloth – it’s super lightweight, carried at every fabric/quilting shop and it doesn’t wrinkle!
Material Notes
cotton calico fabric, thread, broadcloth lining, invisible zipper
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Oct 3, 2011, 05.08 AMby woman
very pretty, what a cheery fabric, love it! :D
Sep 30, 2011, 02.45 PMby wildcatspow
Really, really cute!
Sep 29, 2011, 02.07 PMby liz1611
lovely dress. perfect color for cheering you up. congratulations on the feature!
Sep 29, 2011, 05.35 AMby ndimi
Thanks for the lining tip, I would never have thought of using broadcloth as a lining!
The dress is gorgeous.
Sep 28, 2011, 06.43 PMby Fletcher & Fenn
Love it!!!! Lokks great!!!!!
Sep 28, 2011, 03.47 PMby infinite-plus-one
wow, love it! Congrats on being the member project of the week! (:
Sep 16, 2011, 03.17 AMby pcvalery
Thanks for all the nice feedback! Although I have to mention I’m not the girl in the dress – it’s a model. Besides making clothes I also like taking pictures :D
Sep 15, 2011, 04.07 PMby Pepper Toast
Very pretty. That fabric is really vibrant and cheery. Makes me want orange ice cream!
Sep 15, 2011, 01.12 PMby melissalexandar
Yes I agree with all!! Plus that color and print look amazing on you!! YAY for color and easy to find fabrics :)
Sep 15, 2011, 12.31 PMby Kathy Lamont
This is sooo gorgeous! The colour of the fabric is so refreshing and the style of the dress is so pretty. well done!
Sep 15, 2011, 05.31 AMby Phamburger
It’s beautiful! And you’re very pretty :D
Sep 15, 2011, 03.30 AMby runningwithscissors1
Very cute! I love the floral pattern.
Sep 14, 2011, 11.20 PMby WhisperingPines
This looks awesome! I like the design of the dress- I will definitely have to make one soon! Also I love the detailed description you gave- no one does that anymore! : )