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Description
Based on the ever-so-popular Coffee Date Dress, with inspiration taken from all the cute open-backed dresses I’ve seen recently. Dress is unlined with facings at the neck and armscyes, perfect for when it gets warmer!
Changes:
bodice front: lowered and widened neckline, brought in darts more
bodice back: drafted by me
skirt: original skirt, 2 baby pleats in the front to bring in an inch of extra fabric
Hand-stitched an invisible hem (needs an iron, I know), lapped back zipper inserted by machine. Hook and eye closure at the top of the zipper.
Material Notes
Cotton
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Aug 10, 2012, 07.00 PMby ilsebols
I love the dress! Can you explain how you made the back?
Apr 13, 2012, 05.48 PMby kayd4nce
Love the print, and the bow!
Apr 11, 2012, 06.31 PMby wildflower31
Goodness I love this dress. Open back dresses are so unassuminly sexy.
Apr 11, 2012, 12.22 PMby efh1687
i love what you’ve done with the back of this dress. i am a big fan of open back dresses – sexy, yet still classy. nice job!
Apr 11, 2012, 04.01 AMby flowergirl22
looooooooooooooove the fabric,, great back design for the dress,
I think you decided well not to do the ruffles on this dress
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Apr 12, 2012, 02.56 AMby evildaemonlady
Thanks! I’m not much one for ruffles in general, it would be too busy with this print.
Apr 11, 2012, 12.56 AMby camelia-crinoline
It looks great. I love the fabric and the open back and bow is like a little surprise at the back.
Apr 10, 2012, 09.37 PMby JuliaBobbin
Oh I love it, and I really like the knot at the back! Great idea!
The fabric is a fabulous choice also. Well done!
Apr 10, 2012, 07.06 PMby TailorFairy
great fabric! Wonderful dress! love it!
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Apr 10, 2012, 07.45 PMby evildaemonlady
Thanks! It was sitting at the bottom of my stash and I finally figured out what to do with it. Still have enough left over for a 1/2-3/4 circle skirt.
Apr 10, 2012, 05.34 PMby chased-away
I’m loving the back!
Apr 10, 2012, 05.25 PMby Amelia Midgley
Very cool version! Love the bright print too :)