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My newest dress! Made from a vintage pattern (again… I have two boxes of these and I’m actually starting to use them! gasp). I tweaked the original design here and there. Most notably I shortened the dress length by about 9”, since I knew the loose-fitting shape would one be flattering if its knee length or slightly above on me. I also used the shorter sleeve view (that is pictured in the tunic-top view on the original pattern), widened along the sides and re-shaped the bottom edge. I added a narrow, 3/8” band as a “cuff” to finish the sleeves. I love how they bell-shape turned out!!
The fabric I purchased on the clearance table at my favorite fabric store. Its a super-soft, cotton, black and white windowpane plaid. I love, love, love windowpane plaids!! Problem was, the entire piece was less than 2 yards and had a large chunk out of one end. So it took a bit of figuring to get the pieces to all fit, but they did—hurrah!
Its finally starting to warm up, so I wore this to church and can’t wait to wear it again and again; it’ll be perfect through the early summer!
Material Notes
cotton, vintage buttons
Difficulty
Novice
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Feb 1, 2010, 03.13 PMby ink
I absolutely love this dress and all of your creations! Is there any way you can include a pattern name and number?
Jan 28, 2010, 06.11 AMby heartspromise
OMG. This is definitely awesome. I love this stuff and your style, its very similar to mine.XD GREAT WORK!
Jan 27, 2010, 11.58 PMby Natalia *
Love, love, love this dress. Need to get myself a copy of this pattern.
Jul 1, 2008, 06.35 PMby kozimoto
Thanks for posting – your creations have really inspired me!
Mar 19, 2008, 07.30 PMby calicocouture
I love love love this dress! It’s adorable =D
Mar 18, 2008, 02.01 PMby karencilla
very nice, i loooove dresses
Mar 9, 2008, 02.39 PMby whitetigerlily711
this is cute, i like how the skirt sort of “fluffs out” at the bottom (ok weird way to say it, but hopefully you get my point) anyways nice job
Mar 5, 2008, 02.50 AMby emptyorchestra
you make it look so easy. :-)
Mar 4, 2008, 08.59 AMby lilo
sweet, crisp and lovely!
Mar 4, 2008, 02.16 AMby lauriana
Well, I can’t add anything original here… I also think you did a great job and you’ve got a really nice sense of style!
Mar 4, 2008, 01.34 AMby lybu
I love this dress. It is really gorgeous and fits you perfect.
Mar 3, 2008, 12.44 PMby petchy
Another great vintage creation!!! :) I love your style!!
Mar 3, 2008, 12.29 PMby unbutton
hey. i just love this dress!!! it’s sooooo beautiful!!!
Mar 3, 2008, 06.21 AMby sewlikecarolyn
I love all of your designs, You are quite inspiring, I would wear dresses like that everyday, now all I need to do is make them… Great job!
Mar 3, 2008, 02.06 AMby kicchan
A very sweet dress, stylish and so very cute on you! The red belt makes a nice accessory and gives it more life, the dress color being neutral. I bet it would be lovely without it too, though. I agree with both JJ – the neckline is really nice. The sleeves, though, the puffyness.. that’s what I like the most. :D Is the lace from an undergarment, or is it an extra skirt sewn onto the dress?
Mar 2, 2008, 05.22 PMby yoshimi
You did a great job, indeed. It’s so nice on you. I love the fit, the skirt length and…, in fact, everything!
Mar 2, 2008, 05.04 PMby jj1
I love it, I like the neckline so much.
Mar 2, 2008, 04.41 PMby allie31991
i really like this dress! it looks really versitile and cute!
Mar 2, 2008, 03.59 PMby staticstasy
2 boxes???? wow!
nice dress,,,,,,,
Mar 2, 2008, 01.33 PMby nikkishell
gorgeous! You are making me want to sew all those vintage patterns i have stashed in my filing cabinet!
Mar 2, 2008, 01.16 PMby emilykate
Another great vintage pattern! You did a lovely job on this one too! BTW I love your blue walls, it’s such a perfect colour!
Mar 2, 2008, 12.57 PMby kasia26
Very pretty!
Mar 2, 2008, 11.02 AMby fashion1
another great creation, and so stylish! your alterations are looking very very good!
I love your style :)!
Mar 2, 2008, 10.39 AMby opalmn
That’s really cute.