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This is a super simple dress I designed and drafted this weekend. It will be nice for work or a casual coffee date once the weather warms up a bit; until then it’s staying under the long cardigan. I’ve uploaded the (pretty easy!) pattern so you make your own. Right now it’s just in my measurements (size 32 petite) but I plan to make a standard multi-sized version soon. UPDATE: The multisize pattern is now posted and available for download!
I found the crisp beige poplin fabric on clearance for $1.00 a yard. Adding in an 88 cent zipper, the total cost for the materials for this garment ended up being about $2.50 :) Recession fashion at its best!
Material Notes
Light beige stretch poplin (probably mostly polyester with some lycra)
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Credits
Dan for photos, my BurdaStyle hero jj for inspiring me to learn to draft patterns, and the fantastic Tchad for teaching me to draft!
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Today, 04.12 PMby DesignScout
Could someone please post directions? I’d LOVE to make this, but I’m so “novice” I can’t really sew a pattern without instructions.
Feb 5, 2010, 06.27 AMby lzgogo777
How long does it take to make this dress?
Jan 24, 2010, 11.57 PMby passthepins
Thankyou so much for this dress pattern! I just love it.. However, I cant seem to download the instructions, and am abit confussed by how to attach the front ruffle. Can you please steer me in the right direction?
Jan 5, 2010, 12.12 PMby craziemirrie
Dec 27, 2009, 12.44 AMby megan16
Can you please post the instructions? I love this dress and found wonderful fabric for it. The instructions would help me a lot and this is the best dress I have seen in a while.
Dec 9, 2009, 01.11 AMby Splummer
I’m having a hard time getting the pattern to download. Can anyone help?
Aug 19, 2009, 06.58 AMby Fontiua
just finished making mine. It’s so cute, and just in time going out to dinner tonight with friends.
Apr 1, 2009, 09.18 AMby recreationbyjoy
Thank you! This will be fun to make and wear.
Feb 25, 2009, 10.06 AMby stellula
Wow! Lovely. I have just the shoes for it. I HAVE TO MAKE MYSELF ONE!!!
Feb 24, 2009, 07.25 AMby teresaschwarz
excellent work! I’ve just downloaded the multisized one and plan to play with it soon. Thank you for taking the time to multisize it!
Feb 22, 2009, 12.10 AMby firsthays
Wonderful! I printed out your sized pattern(I’m a 40)and sewed it up this evening…wonderful! I adjusted the back darts for me(I have a shallow back), but other than that it was just right :) I would add that piece to piece indicators(dots with a line maybe?) would be good for matching the seams…but I’m being fussy!LOL
You did a wonderful job, and as soon as I borrow a digital camera I’ll post it’s pic. Thank-you for a wonderful easy summer dress! Oh, I didn’t do the ruffle, I added one to the hem!
Feb 20, 2009, 10.47 PMby NoNo
This is inspiring me to get crafting this weekend. Love the final cost!
Feb 20, 2009, 11.46 AMby cheekie
Love this dress! Made it for my brother’s wedding. Took a bit of work to resize…still wasn’t happy with the armholes, but it fit great otherwise!
Thanks for this pattern, I really do love it….
Feb 10, 2009, 07.12 AMby pinksunflower
This is lovely. I am going to have a go at making one myself! Looks very chic.
Feb 6, 2009, 10.22 PMby hamble
Such a great dress! I voted for it in the top 25. It looks so easy to wear. I’m chuffed I will be able to make my own, thankyou so much!
Feb 6, 2009, 05.34 PMby corduroysarcasm
i absolutely love love love this!!! great work…..and i also love love love a great deal :) nice job….. can’t wait till i can get it in my size :)
Feb 3, 2009, 10.02 PMby KristinJG
I totally love that dress! Such a great idea with the ruffles. A+
Feb 3, 2009, 03.33 AMby biarusso
it looks amazing! i’m looking forward for the multi-sized pattern…
Jan 30, 2009, 09.52 PMby noodle_chop
More sizes please! I’d run off and draft it myself but you said you would if we nagged enough _
Jan 30, 2009, 03.20 PMby MrsONeill
great job, i love this dress!!! and i would love to make it, please do post a multi-size pattern!!!!!
Jan 30, 2009, 09.50 AMby heathermac
AMAZING!!!
Jan 30, 2009, 02.29 AMby CarotteSauvage
fantastic! Thanks for the pattern!
Jan 29, 2009, 09.24 PMby vintage.luvr
Awesome, thanks! I can’t wait to try this out. I think we’re very close in size, as well, so it should be easy! ;-)
Jan 29, 2009, 08.34 PMby pitocia
Great dress,great pattern,great photos!!!!! Thanks for the pattern this is gonna be one of my fave pattern!
Jan 29, 2009, 05.05 AMby fashion1
welcome back elaine! great to see something new from you and then such a beautiful dress!
Jan 29, 2009, 01.31 AMby Rebekah1
This is a beautiful, elegant dress. Thank you for sharing it. Please do post the multi sized pattern! :)
Jan 28, 2009, 03.36 PMby effervescence
Love the frills!!!!! great color too
Jan 28, 2009, 12.59 PMby janwiller
I love it! Excellent job!!
Jan 28, 2009, 12.59 PMby MJB14
Very beautiful dress. THanks for the pattern.
Jan 28, 2009, 11.15 AMby Britton
I LOVE this dress! Can’t wait for the multi-size version!