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I made this dress for a friend, who’s a school teacher and mom to two little girls. She needed something that can take some wear-and-tear, so we chose a medium-weight striped denim. I made it using a vintage pattern, but altered it to cut the pieces on the bias and make the chevron shape. Since it’s on the bias, I didn’t need to insert a zipper.
I also tried bound button holes for the first time! I used Gertie’s technique, which is super easy. I really dig the button holes.
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Intermediate
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Nov 10, 2011, 10.40 PMby nouvellegamine
love the fabric and diamond shaped straps.
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Nov 11, 2011, 12.51 PMby daughterfish
Thanks!:)
Nov 9, 2011, 10.39 PMby daughterfish
Thanks! Yeah, I’m a sucker for the chevron:)
Nov 7, 2011, 07.38 PMby nookie
love the flap opening. the chevron stripe really makes this dress