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The fabric was bought in Okadaya, a fabric store in Shinjuku, and I thought it would be perfect for another dress. The base pattern is still from a Japanese pattern book, but I changed the sleeves and added some pleats and handstitches details on the sleeves and chest. I think it’ll look good worn with some belt too.
I did this one slowly, enjoying the process of making it. This little thing makes me happy.
Material Notes
cotton
Difficulty
Novice
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Jul 9, 2010, 10.59 AMby dj2
this dress is amazing! love your work :)
Nov 16, 2008, 06.36 AMby ink
so beautiful! The thick stitching detail is the bomb.
Oct 27, 2008, 05.36 PMby antigone
I cannot tell you how much I love this dress! Gorgeous!
Sep 24, 2008, 04.39 PMby jennwhisper
SO AMAZING!!!!
Sep 17, 2008, 01.13 PMby mira29
greatttt…i loved the fabric, sticth and the closed pilles…really like your other creations too…you are doing really nice and stylish…
Sep 10, 2008, 05.23 AMby carottesauvage
Very beautiful! I love the way you play with the stripes!
Aug 31, 2008, 02.08 PMby madamewu
o wow, you look so pretty in it! lovely :)
Aug 13, 2008, 07.51 AMby whitneyphippen
Mmmm… This is so yummy. I love everything about it! xo
Aug 12, 2008, 10.25 AMby naughtylittlepony
LOVE that! So gorgeous.
Aug 12, 2008, 06.53 AMby krysia
beautiful! nice detail on the stitching-takes patience:)
Aug 6, 2008, 03.38 PMby zozowahine
I REALLY love this! Your use of fabric and the stitching details are fantastic
Aug 6, 2008, 02.03 PMby bekaem
wow. could be straight from the catwalk. congrats.
Aug 6, 2008, 12.16 PMby whimsykid
This is so nice! I love the fact that it looks so elegant yet so comfortable, and the fabric is lovely!
Aug 6, 2008, 08.40 AMby oonaballoona
so beautiful… love your detailing! makes me want to take time with the next thing i make (as opposed to flying through it and stuffing the poorly made thing in the back of my closet.)
Aug 6, 2008, 08.05 AMby smvphotography
i love everything about it, the stitching, the pleats, the stripes and the shape. and your cool shoes and socks bring it up another notch. great work!
Aug 6, 2008, 05.41 AMby maldrich
Great details!
Aug 6, 2008, 05.20 AMby carlatv
The hand stitching gives it and “expensive” touch to your very stylish dress. I really like the pleating on the sleeve. I’ll have to remember that…
Aug 6, 2008, 05.07 AMby easbrooke
This looks great! Good job! The hand stitching is all neat and pretty.
Aug 6, 2008, 03.50 AMby polychromatin
Just great! Looks really interesting with that striped fabric at the parts were you made pleats. You look very nice in it!
Aug 6, 2008, 03.43 AMby verypurpleperson
aww everyone is being so nice! thank you for all the comments!
Aug 6, 2008, 03.31 AMby OnYourHead
many compliments!i love all of your creations!
Aug 6, 2008, 03.22 AMby staticstasy
This dress is very pretty! I really love all these things that people make from japanese sewing books. I wish I had some and I could read them too! :D haha
Aug 6, 2008, 12.53 AMby carillia
I love this! On the hanger it looked a little weird, but it looks amazing and professional on you and all the details, the pleats and hand stitching in particular, makes it really stylish.
Aug 6, 2008, 12.03 AMby gjuliem
beautiful!!!! i love all your creations
Aug 5, 2008, 11.59 PMby evulekotule
The fabric is gorgeous as well as your dress. The detail are just perfect. I am going to Japan in 2 weeks for a conference. I would like to buy some fabrics. Could you please recomend me some shops in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto?
Aug 5, 2008, 11.18 PMby toupinette
Great! I love it! It’s stylish, fashion and well made! what a great job!
Aug 5, 2008, 10.36 PMby christine-1
very beautiful, and I love the little details and the way you worked with the pattern of the fabric!
Aug 5, 2008, 08.57 PMby karencilla
I really like it!! you look really good with it!
Aug 5, 2008, 07.53 PMby emilykate
It’s exquisite! So much beautiful detail. Too gorgeous :o)