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I made this as a quick project for a BBQ. I started it the night before and finished it off the next morning.
I started off just wanting to make the pattern the way it was, to keep simple and quick, but after finishing the shape, I found that it didn’t suit me, so I added a waist band to give it a little more shape.
I found the shoulder straps ‘wrong’ for me and they wouldn’t ‘sit’ without some work so I just didn’t bother.
Next Time:
I would take some time to make the shoulder straps work, the skirt was also really full,so I’d take some out and probably bone the top.
Material Notes
I used a light cotton blend fabric (red/orange with gold threads)
It’s fully lined with medium weight cotton
The bodice and waist band are also re-enforced with iron on lining (for shape)
40cm Invisible zip
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Aug 1, 2011, 03.16 PMby tirrs
very lovely!
Jan 28, 2011, 09.25 AMby jodieclark
I love this!
Jan 28, 2011, 02.30 AMby cherwinamy
wow!
Jan 27, 2011, 05.10 AMby sewtyme
Thanks everyone! The fabric looks way more dramatic in the photo. In real life it looks more like a cotton blend and far less ‘shiny’ ;)
I hadn’t touched the machine in ages, but thanks to the nice comments I think I might drag out some more stuff and get back into it – thanks for the encouragement!
If anyone is interested, the waistband shape is copied right off the bust lining (when I had already sewed it together and made it fit), it is 4cm wide (without seam allowance) at the narrowest part and is measured straight across. I cut the underbust shape off the top off the skirt, gathered it and sewed it back on.
Jan 27, 2011, 04.45 AMby cooi
Impressive!!!
Jan 26, 2011, 07.48 PMby Laura Chirita
That’s what I call a great maxi dress!!! great job!
Jan 26, 2011, 06.20 PMby tmcguire
You REALLY made me want to purchase this pattern. It was one of my least favorite but your remake is STUNNING!
Jan 26, 2011, 05.13 PMby asf
I never gave a second look to the pattern before your dress. I love your waist band alteration and this particular dress looks great strapless. Well done.
Jan 26, 2011, 04.42 PMby mixtlii
Looks beautiful, you did a great job!
Jan 26, 2011, 12.23 PMby zaarissima
one night for this beautiful dress? Chapeau!!!
Jan 26, 2011, 11.59 AMby ghainskom
THIs is what you wear to BBQ? Looks more like an evening dress to me! Looks really good and all in one night. Respect!