Cecilia

Added Mar 14, 2009

by bakainc

Toronto, Canada

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Description

I made a great maxi dress last summer out of a fantastic vintage paisley, but afterwards I realized that it was a little too low-cut and bare to be wearing out in public.

So, that in mind I went for a look for a pattern that had the same feel but was a little more covering. I found this one (New Look 6774) and although it looked reaaaaally ill-fitting on the package, with a little tweaking I got it pretty good. I’m really happy with it the fit – I can go braless and still feel really comfortable in it.

Afterwards I had a bunch of fabric left over, so I decided to make a little bolero to go overtop – incase I wanted to wear it out somewhere a little more fancy. I used the JJ bodice blocks for the initial shape and made alterations from there.

Material Notes

3M of cotton, interfacing.

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Credits

JJ for the bodice blocks.

My mom for being so patient pinning and re-pinning everything onto me.

7 Comments

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    Feb 25, 2011, 03.33 PMby Cathy Holmes

    That is so pretty. I also love your haircut. :)

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    Apr 13, 2009, 06.59 AMby lizah

    This is very beautiful!! and it looks perfect on you :)

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    Mar 19, 2009, 09.19 PMby kellyhug

    Yeah, you did a great job fitting this. I think criss-crossing fronts are hard because, like your first dress, have a tendency to be cleavage-bearing. But this looks absolutely perfect on you, nice!

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    Mar 16, 2009, 08.44 AMby onlysonly

    Adorable! It fits you perfectly, & it looks so flattering. Very well-done!

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    Mar 15, 2009, 04.36 PMby haleema

    What a pretty dress. I love the bolero idea. It really added an extra touch of class on an already classy dress.

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    Mar 15, 2009, 01.52 AMby ona

    very nice like the coler,the fabric and the design.Well done planning to make one but my fabric has a very larg print haway style,afraid from looking to huge in it but it has a very soft toutch

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    Mar 14, 2009, 12.57 PMby camilaustral

    very nice! great fabric

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