I knew as soon as I saw the Matthew Williamson designer pattern, I just had to make it. I loved the pockets and the side inserts. I usually opt for bright colored fabrics (like limegreen) but when I saw this double-faced stretch cotton with skulls…it piqued my interest. Since it was double-faced I thought the side inserts would look awesome in the reverse! I still needed some limegreen in this dress so I sewed an exposed metal zipper along center back. I love it, and think it’s great for this time of year.
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Nov 22, 2012, 03.13 AMby swiergoszm
Love it! Super stylish. Would you recommend a good fabric store in Manhattan?
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Nov 26, 2012, 07.10 PMby MegH
Thanks !! There are many great fabric stores in Manhattan that I love. Personally my favorite is Spandex House (38th st) but Mood (37th) and Elegant (40th st, and where I got this skull fabric) are lovely stores as well.
Oct 24, 2012, 08.28 PMby Sieya TheSewingdiva
HOT TO DEATH…..LOVE
Oct 24, 2012, 03.17 PMby jkaori
Very cool! I love the exposed zipper and the reversed side inserts — really makes the interesting seamlines pop.
Oct 23, 2012, 11.48 PMby Ruffles Gazebo
looks great! you’ve really given the dress a whole new look compared to the one pictured for the pattern! suits you so well!
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Oct 24, 2012, 02.56 PMby MegH
Thanks so much, I just love the pattern!
Oct 23, 2012, 08.59 PMby Mauude
This. Is, So. Nice. !!! The fabric is awesome and I love the effect of the reversed fabric with the pockets!!!
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Oct 24, 2012, 02.56 PMby MegH
Thanks! I thought it gave the dress something special
Oct 23, 2012, 06.11 PMby Mary Athey
Its gorgeous.you.re so lucky having.a great choice of fabric stores. i have to use ebay which is sometimes hit and miss. i love your dress x
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Oct 23, 2012, 08.32 PMby MegH
Yes I am lucky having so many close by great fabric stores, and thanks!
Oct 23, 2012, 04.10 PMby Kasiorist
love it love it love it :D
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Oct 23, 2012, 08.32 PMby MegH
Thanks!
Oct 23, 2012, 04.08 PMby Sharon Franklin
love it!! where did you get the fabric?
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Oct 23, 2012, 04.39 PMby MegH
I got it at elegant fabrics here in New York.
Oct 23, 2012, 02.25 PMby Sewing Your Style
adorable!!! I love these sorts of prints as well :) Moreover, I love using quirky prints with elegant dress patterns :P Well done!
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Oct 23, 2012, 08.31 PMby MegH
Thank-you! I love the fabric and dress design together as well.