First Attempt At A Dress

Added Jun 28, 2011

by nadiakam

London, United K...

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Description

This is based on the coffee date dress pattern – I didn’t like the frilly bit on the front so just left it off.

I had loads of fabric left over from the Marie skirt I made so I thought I’d use it to make a dress. Now I’ve practically got a collection! (If a skirt and dress in the same fabric can be called a collection)

The fabric is pretty heavy so it feels quite structured. The fit isn’t perfect – but it’s my first ever bodice and something I can work on in future projects. I think lighter fabric would probably be more forgiving in that respect.

Overall I’m quite happy with it, but I think it’s more of a autumn/winter dress than summer. (I did start it in winter) I like the 60’s vibe the fabric gives. Weirdly – on the skirt it seems 80s.

Material Notes

drill cotton

Categories

Season
Fall, Winter
For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Business, Casual, Classic, Mod, Preppy, Vintage
Material
Cotton

4 Comments

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    Jun 28, 2011, 05.30 PMby clothesmaker

    very cute !!!

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    Jun 28, 2011, 04.46 PMby melongrowergirl

    cool pictures – and the dress anyway :-)

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    Jun 28, 2011, 03.08 PMby zickzack

    I love the way you’ve arranged the fabric – great dress!

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    Jun 28, 2011, 01.01 PMby asperge11

    looks great, congrats on your first dress :)

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      Jun 28, 2011, 01.03 PMby nadiakam

      :) thanks!

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