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Cable Car Tour Dress. A Modcloth-opy.
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I fell in love with the Cable Car Tour Dress from Modcloth.com (last picture), but didn’t want to pay for it. So I made it!
I used the Madison pattern since it looked so similar, and I just modified the collar and added the buttons. I should have put a bit more interfacing in the back collar, as it doesn’t stand up quite so easily, but the front collar is stellar.
The pockets stick out a bit more than I like, but it doesn’t bug me too much. I added the belt, since the dress ended just a tad too big. Can’t tell anymore!
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Material Notes
Just cotton, in a houndstooth pattern. Not the best quality, especially for a dress, but i was going for the “Look, I’m saving money” angle with this project. It actually turned out pretty good, as the body in it looks good in this pattern.
Modcloth dress: $50.
Mine: $20. And more than a few hours.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Aug 12, 2010, 05.42 PMby semacnair
Nice. I love it; and I’m inspired to make this one now. Thank you so much!
Jul 29, 2010, 11.58 AMby anaalves
you look very Paris chic! Love the dress.
Apr 6, 2010, 06.03 AMby almatinka
That is a very pretty dress! I actually like yours (with a straighter skirt and a slightly larger collar) more!!! Great job!
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Apr 6, 2010, 10.46 PMby katriniella
Thank you! I really like how it turned out.
Apr 8, 2010, 03.53 AMby almatinka
You are welcome! And you should like it – it’s gorgeous! :-)
Mar 31, 2010, 10.01 PMby dabura
very chic!
Mar 27, 2010, 11.37 PMby carmenbrooke
Thats is sooo cute i love It
Mar 26, 2010, 09.12 AMby amy-lee-1
I like your version more than your inspiration! Great!!
Mar 26, 2010, 07.33 AMby juebejue
this is so cute! i love it!
Mar 25, 2010, 05.23 PMby mitmit
A fantastic dress! And it looks great on you!
Mar 25, 2010, 04.38 PMby frkbustad
I’ts gorgeous! I love the fabric also. Great work!
Mar 25, 2010, 04.38 PMby shellidawn
WOO HOO! Awesome! I love everything about this dress! (YaY for pockets!)!!! You did a fanTABulous job!
Mar 25, 2010, 02.13 PMby helenadoll
really lovely, and I think yours is nicer!
Mar 25, 2010, 01.47 PMby gdac
so chic…. want it, need it, sell my soul to the devil for it!
Mar 25, 2010, 01.45 PMby ink
Beautiful! love your version even more! The addition of the pockets brings the dress up a level… GORGEOUS!
Mar 25, 2010, 01.12 PMby davee09
i love it!!!!!!!!! looks like ur all set to go shopping in some really chic city like paris or london!! Lolz
Mar 25, 2010, 12.25 PMby steffmc
You ROCKED that Madison pattern!
Mar 25, 2010, 11.10 AMby bttn
Your version of Madison is very chic!
Mar 25, 2010, 10.48 AMby fairyprincess
Yours looks way better than the modcloth dress! Excellent work!
Mar 25, 2010, 10.41 AMby maha1965
The collar looks great and eye catching. The dress fits so well .I love the buttons and the fabric.great job
Mar 25, 2010, 09.51 AMby susanne2011
This looks fantastic, you did a great job!
Mar 25, 2010, 09.47 AMby mixtlii
You look fantastic, great job!
Mar 25, 2010, 09.13 AMby sabzarap
You look so happy in this dress, and you did a greate job to recreate your favourite dress from modcloth.com! Your varation of the Madison collar makes me look at this pattern a new way, maby I’ll give it a try… ;O)
Mar 25, 2010, 08.15 AMby nessys
Wow – you have really done a fab job of this! I am impressed! And the saving is pretty fab too!! Nice work Darl!
Mar 25, 2010, 08.05 AMby pixelink
your version is awesome, I love the patterned fabric for this style.
Mar 25, 2010, 07.52 AMby lalunanueva
adorable! i love the way you modified Madison!
Mar 25, 2010, 07.31 AMby mahaila
Nice work! A home made is always better then a store bought.