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A dress that looks like a floral explosion. I used a pattern of Burda magazine May/2001, really it’s the pattern of a top, but I reached it to the height of a dress, then I made sure that the hip circumference was appropriate for me. I did this because I was looking for ways to make a simple dress without many breaks in the pattern to keep intact the huge flowers. I call this dress “dress of happiness” because when I use it, people smile me on the street. Yeah! this dress has magical powers ….
And, of course, I painted my tights with the same drawing of flowers as the print dress …
Material Notes
1.50 meters of cotton flowers, 0.25 meters of white cotton, invisible zipper.
Difficulty
Novice
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Sep 5, 2011, 10.14 AMby Lexicon
I would be happy wearing that dress too – channeling the late 60’s – wonderful.
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Sep 20, 2011, 03.32 PMby Rosy1964
Oh, thanks so much!
Sep 4, 2011, 08.55 AMby teamydear
So much fun! You make me think of Peggy from Mad Men, but then on an extravagant day (her clothes are too conservative :)) But, how did you paint on tights?
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Sep 20, 2011, 03.32 PMby Rosy1964
Hey! You read my mind … please go to my studio on my page, a new dress really Mad Men. And my techniques is a complete tutorial to paint tighs.
Sep 3, 2011, 11.20 PMby zsyzu
I love it! The fabric is so cheerful and I think the shape is very flattering.
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Sep 20, 2011, 03.29 PMby Rosy1964
Thanks!
Sep 3, 2011, 11.42 AMby FabricUiPhoneApp
Where did you get this amazing cheerful fabric? Just curious.
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Sep 3, 2011, 08.34 PMby Rosy1964
Thanks, I bought this at a local store, and I’m happy because I have yet another piece for a project of skirt.
Sep 2, 2011, 04.31 AMby magdamagda
so fun! can’t get enough of your artsy tights!;)
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Sep 2, 2011, 11.00 AMby Rosy1964
Oh, Magda, your words are so lovely, always. Thanks!
Aug 31, 2011, 11.23 PMby BeckyAW
so retro! The fabric definitely makes the dress.
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Sep 1, 2011, 03.51 PMby Rosy1964
Thanks Becky!!!
Aug 31, 2011, 09.43 PMby nouvellegamine
this is adorable :D i love the print & the simple pattern shows it well.
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Sep 1, 2011, 03.51 PMby Rosy1964
Thanks, Nouvellegamine. I think that fabric and pattern are a good combo.
Aug 31, 2011, 08.48 PMby sewtake2
Fab dress-what fantastic fabric
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Sep 1, 2011, 03.49 PMby Rosy1964
Oh, Thanks, Sewtake!
Aug 31, 2011, 08.12 PMby MientjiB
A really happy happy dress! It makes me smile seeing it on Burda :-) Lovely!
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Sep 1, 2011, 03.49 PMby Rosy1964
Hey, Mientji!! You fell under the spell of this dress too. heh, heh, heh
Aug 31, 2011, 05.23 PMby kihli
What a great dress! I like the fabric and also your shoes with it! I also think that it was a good idea to use a pattern with not so many seamlines!
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Sep 1, 2011, 03.47 PMby Rosy1964
Thanks Kihli. I think I get the idea I had in my head when I found this fabric.
Aug 31, 2011, 04.59 PMby flowergirl22
this is the time again,, you can did out your bright coloured fabric,, one had to hide in the back of the shelf for a few years,,, I think there is not enough colour out there,, love the fabric,, the fress is just perfect for it,,,
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Sep 1, 2011, 03.46 PMby Rosy1964
Flowergirl Thank you, that’s true … need more color in the world …
Aug 31, 2011, 04.37 PMby otrotamal
love it. the collar makes it!
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Sep 1, 2011, 03.44 PMby Rosy1964
Oh, thanks otrotamal.
Aug 31, 2011, 04.26 PMby anneecharri
Great 60’s vibe, I love it Rosy – and the matching tights are fab!
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Sep 1, 2011, 03.44 PMby Rosy1964
Thanks Anne, the idea is to get a little “flower power” heh, heh,
Aug 31, 2011, 03.37 PMby nellyvdb
Bold, I love it.
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Sep 1, 2011, 03.42 PMby Rosy1964
Thanks, so much. Nelly!