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Description
I needed something to cheer me up and I found this lovely blend, it was not too bright and I think it suits me perfectly. The fabric has a linen look. The dress is very close fitting with two back straps that are worn twisted and button from the inside. I lined the dress completely and a invisible zipper at the back.
In addition I also made a cardigan that is from the Burda March issue of this year. I modify it slightly by shortening the length and remove the tie bands and added a pearl button. The sleeves was shorten also because burda’s version was way too tall.
I was so happy with how everything came together nicely :-)
Material Notes
1 yd linen blends
1 yd tafetta for linen
2 1/2 yd lightweight knits
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Material
- Knits/Jersey, Linen
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Dec 6, 2012, 02.18 AMby Ruth Meiland
Love your dress!! nice job!
Dec 3, 2012, 02.29 PMby lucyl12
It looks great on you and I really like the back straps, especially the twist, I’ve been noticing lots of cut out back type dresses recently. Also great to see the cardi which looks lovely too. I made the wrap top version which I like and wear quite a lot but had also considered this but didn’t have enough fabric at the time.
Dec 3, 2012, 12.22 PMby klotto
Wonderful outfit! I love the dress fabric…
Dec 3, 2012, 06.21 AMby Mary Athey
Fab outfit. The twisted back straps are genius. The fabric.you used on the dress is.so.summery and your.photos.are lovely. Its minus 2 here so its nice to remember the sun lol.i love.your.cardigan.as.well. Again the fabric you.choose was.spot.on. Xx
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Dec 4, 2012, 12.26 PMby kisses
Thanks Mary…I fell in love with the cardigan the first time I saw it, I just had to make it