Description
I made this tee shirt dress based off a drawing by one of my students (I’m an elementary art teacher). I had so much fun bringing a drawing to life! I frankenpatterned two pieces to make the dress— I used a Burda 2-2011 long sleeve tee pattern and an a-line skirt pattern I drafted. The fabric is a super drape-y rayon knit, so I underlined the whole dress with a cotton interlock. I used a fusible tricot at the hem to help make the scallops.
More here, if you are interested lizajanesews
Material Notes
Rayon knit, cotton interlock
Oct 20, 2011, 03.34 AMby neenkster
love it and i normally am not into green at all!
Oct 20, 2011, 02.02 AMby lizajane09
Hey! That’s me!
Thank you so much, Burdastyle! I am so excited to be a featured project. I can’t believe it!
Also- thank you, lovely people, for all the nice words!
Oct 20, 2011, 12.08 AMby TheOldOneTwo
Great work! I recently discovered your blog, and I love what you do.
May I ask about your boots? They’re fabulous :D
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Oct 20, 2011, 02.00 AMby lizajane09
Thanks so much!
I bought the boots on mega clearance this summer from j.jill. I’ve been patiently waiting for it to cool down enough to wear them. They are super comfy!
Oct 19, 2011, 08.06 PMby mckenzieclark
I read your blog so I was so excited to see this dress on the front page of Burda! Absolutely love the idea & it turned out great. :)
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Oct 20, 2011, 01.57 AMby lizajane09
Thank you, mckenzie! I just checked out your profile and you live in my hometown. Always cool to see local folk around here :)
Oct 19, 2011, 04.22 PMby nocjestciemna
You make me smile. Good job, your student and you!!
Oct 19, 2011, 03.02 PMby Sara Moskovitz
Adorable concept! Adorable dress! You look delicious! Reminds me of the Zebra striped bubblegum I had growing up! My Mom is an elementary school teacher as well – I’m going to forward your post to her, it will make her day.
Oct 19, 2011, 02.50 PMby daughterfish
I love this so much! What a great idea!
Oct 18, 2011, 01.52 PMby tamezdc
Great job!!
Oct 17, 2011, 10.04 PMby littlejay
I not only love the dress, but I love the idea of this dress! I taught kids for years, and now I have two of my own. I am totally going to do something like this.
Oct 16, 2011, 03.23 AMby gaviccaabri
So cool and cute!
Oct 15, 2011, 06.28 PMby Crystal Fashionsbycj Jordan
I LOVE HOW YOU NAKE THEM BE CREATIVE AND BRING IT TO LIFE FOR THE STUDENTS… I ADRIME THAT ……. THATS IS SO COOL AND SWEET…. I KNOW IF YOU WERE MY TEACHER I WOULD HAD BEEN SOOOOOOO EXCITED TO SE THAT…. : )
Oct 15, 2011, 03.35 PMby LimeSoda
I love how you were so informed by your students that way. And your dress and the colors are so very cool. Well done!
Oct 15, 2011, 02.31 PMby kelepso
Very cool! I’m quite sure your student is proud.
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Oct 15, 2011, 02.57 PMby lizajane09
Thanks so much!
Oct 15, 2011, 12.25 PMby janul
I love this! Both the dress and the idea :)
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Oct 15, 2011, 02.57 PMby lizajane09
Thanks, janul!
Oct 15, 2011, 09.20 AMby pampula
Your dress is so lovely and fun! I love the idea and inspiration behind the dress:)
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Oct 15, 2011, 02.56 PMby lizajane09
Thank you!
Oct 15, 2011, 03.40 AMby madebymeg
how awesome! i bet those kids went wild
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Oct 15, 2011, 02.56 PMby lizajane09
I’ve got to wear it to school one day. I know they’ll love it!
Oct 15, 2011, 03.11 AMby kanamithedreamer
That’s so cool! I love the things little children produce, for their imaginations are boundless :)
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Oct 15, 2011, 02.55 PMby lizajane09
Thanks! And the little ones don’t have that fear of “is this good enough?” yet, which I love.
Oct 15, 2011, 01.04 AMby max
How cute!
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Oct 15, 2011, 02.54 PMby lizajane09
Thanks!
Oct 15, 2011, 12.09 AMby kinsmana
Ahhh that is awesome… inspiration can come from some wonderful places!
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Oct 15, 2011, 02.54 PMby lizajane09
So true!
Oct 14, 2011, 11.00 PMby freakusbzzz
thats so funny. what did your student think of it?
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Oct 15, 2011, 02.53 PMby lizajane09
I haven’t worn it to school yet, but I’m planning on it. I’m sure they’ll get a kick out of it!
Oct 14, 2011, 10.53 PMby saylavie
oh my! i love this! great dress and great idea! check out this artist…you might like her work: http://www.yeondoojung.com/artworks_view_wonderland.php?no=88
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Oct 15, 2011, 02.50 PMby lizajane09
Ah! Thanks! That’s so funny that you mentioned that artist. I love that collection of photographs. That’s where some of the inspiration came from.
Oct 14, 2011, 10.17 PMby pink-cornelia
that’s so sweet! love the dress and the color, your student must’ve been very happy knowing that he inspired you.
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Oct 15, 2011, 02.44 PMby lizajane09
Thanks!