Cap Sleeve Mini Dress in Cotton Ikat

Added Apr 11, 2011

By burdastyle

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Description

A simple dress can look much more intriguing in an interesting or eye-popping fabric— which is why a lovely Cotton Ikat* was chosen for this classic number. And it’s even a beginner-friendly project with it’s pretty simple instructions.

*Ikat, or Ikkat, is the method of weaving that uses a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dye on either the warp or weft fibers. The dye is applied prior to the threads being woven to create the final fabric pattern or design.

Material Notes

110 cm (44 in) wide sequinned fabric with sequins over a width of 90 cm (36"): 1.90 – 1.90 – 1.95 – 2.00 – 2.00 m (2 1/8 – 2 1/8 – 2 1/4 – 2 1/4 – 2 1/4 yds). 140 cm (55 ") wide lining: 1.10 m (1 1/4 yds) for all sizes. Vilene / Pellon G 785. 1 invisible zipper.

(For our version): Lightweight Cotton Ikat. (For BSM version): sequinned fabrics. Note on sequinned fabrics: Use a fine needle and sewing thread for stitching and basting sequinned fabrics. Press sequinned fabrics under a (dry) pressing cloth with moderate heat and without steam. Test-iron a scrap of fabric.

Difficulty

Novice

Categories

Season
Spring, Summer
For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Bohemian, Classic, Evening Wear, Preppy, Rock
Material
Cotton, Lace/Sequins

Credits

Photographer

It’s Wet Paint | Victor Castro

Model

Emily Bock

Creative Director

Alison Kelly

Seamstress / Intern Extraordinaire

Jamie Lau

11 Comments

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    Jan 26, 2012, 05.41 PMby guerillaembroidery

    I’m really confused. I just downloaded/ cut out the pattern for this, and the sleeves are long, not capped at all! Has anyone else had this problem?

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    Jun 13, 2011, 08.15 PMby LimeSoda

    I have some Ikat fabric and now I have an idea of what to do with it: Make a simple-styled dress vs. one with a lot of pleats, etc.

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    Apr 13, 2011, 03.14 AMby shizuoka

    Lovely ikat! We got so much pattern here in Indonesia. Will make one soon!

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    Apr 13, 2011, 02.47 AMby susanne2011

    I have been eyeing this pattern for a while and will make it now! I have the perfect fabric for it, yay!

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    Apr 12, 2011, 11.22 AMby tilshmil

    Love how simple it is! That’s my mantra : keep it simple!

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    Apr 12, 2011, 05.03 AMby Kelsey Edwards

    wow this is one of the best ‘simple but effecive’ garments i have ever see. the fabric is perfec. the styling is perfect. the model is perfect. i love it. good job! (:

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      Apr 12, 2011, 01.12 PMby Jamie Lau

      Thanks! I love mixing simple silhouettes with fun, playful fabrics. My closet is filled with them!

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    Apr 12, 2011, 12.34 AMby sarsaparilla

    I love it! I hadn’t taken much notice of this pattern until now. Awesome print too :)

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    Apr 11, 2011, 07.38 PMby lesyoung

    great dress. the pattern reminds me of the game space invaders

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      Apr 12, 2011, 12.29 AMby kaitui-kiwi

      Me too :) pew pew, haha

      But I like it as well

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    Apr 11, 2011, 06.17 PMby masterseamstress19

    Very cute!

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    Apr 11, 2011, 05.39 PMby almatinka

    It’s true that a print can change so many things from plain to “Wow!” pieces! The dress looks absolutely cute!

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    Apr 11, 2011, 05.16 PMby carottesauvage

    Well done Jamie, seamstress much much more than ordinary! :)

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      Apr 11, 2011, 05.59 PMby Jamie Lau

      Thank you, Hélène! I made a version for myself as well and taught a class recently teaching people how to create their own!

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      Apr 11, 2011, 06.50 PMby carottesauvage

      Hope you post it soon! I like the educational impetus related to your version, it must have been fun!

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