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I have been working with some techniques from the Pattern Magic book. I decided to take a simple dress and put a drop hole in it. I used the contour bust pattern for the top and drafted a circle skirt for the bottom. I added mirrors to accentuate the hole. I would use stiffer fabric next time….
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Some old polyester (I think) that I found on Craigs list.
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Jan 4, 2012, 09.57 PMby lelie
That looks really cool! I also have the book here, it is so cool to see what you can do with fabric!
Jan 4, 2012, 09.57 PMby lelie
That looks really cool! I also have the book here, it is so cool to see what you can do with fabric!
Dec 28, 2011, 05.59 AMby ocooper09
Thank ya’ll! You can find the book here:
http://www.amazon.com/Pattern-Magic-Tomoko-Nakamichi/dp/1856697053
Dec 25, 2011, 12.39 AMby wardrobe-cat
Fantastic. Where could i find the book? i haven’t heard of it before but it sounds fasicinating.
Dec 23, 2011, 11.52 PMby kanamithedreamer
I’ve also done the otoshiana, and I really find those Pattern Magic books fun. I really like the way yours turned out! I’m sure you’ll have no problem selling it :)
Dec 22, 2011, 11.02 PMby ArtNinja14
SOOO BEAUTIFUL
Dec 22, 2011, 09.25 PMby ocooper09
Thank you all very much! It really means alot :)
Dec 22, 2011, 06.23 PMby lienepien
This dress looks wonderful! To bad you do not fit the dress yourself! But I am sure you will be able to sell it!
Dec 22, 2011, 11.32 AMby zenica
Absolutely love it! I’m sure it’s fun t wear – a real eye -catcher
Dec 21, 2011, 08.56 PMby martinK
very beautiful shape.!! It is elegant and vamp. I can imagine it in a diep blue mat fabric contrasted with glossy satain. And the tulle in turquoise…… ready for fashion show!!!
Dec 21, 2011, 04.47 PMby LadyDanburry
very cool.
Dec 21, 2011, 04.21 PMby turtlegirl00
how fun is this dress? i love it—unique and creative yet wearable. excellent job!
Dec 21, 2011, 02.02 PMby cazcook
This is gorgeous!x
Dec 21, 2011, 07.56 AMby Ralf Schmitz
how lovely and i admire your finish on that dress! hope you can sell it for good money!!
Dec 21, 2011, 07.31 AMby Redsonia
Very well done!
Dec 21, 2011, 02.27 AMby mahaila
Cute! Really unique. I definitely recognise this technique from the books. Lovely outcome.
Dec 21, 2011, 01.08 AMby ocooper09
Thanks! I didn’t even make it in my size. _ It is a 34 bust… I think I am giong to try to sell it one day.
Dec 21, 2011, 01.00 AMby piackdy
Love it! Pocket full of mirrors – how whimsical! :-)
But the million dollar question is where are you going to wear this to? Don’t let it hide in the closet!