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I designed this dress using pieces from a few patterns and dresses I already own. It was supposed to be all black, but after cutting out my pieces and basting them together, I tried to finish my edges with the serger. I caught a chunk of the bodice in the machine’s blade, which cut a large hole into the fabric right near the armpit.
So, I inserted a strip of fabric in the front and back of the bodice, using leftover shirting from a suit jacket I’m making for my husband. I really like the detail. It breaks up the black and the yoke also extends the sleeves, giving them a structured, futuristic vibe.
I’ve got more details on how I did this on my blog I’ve got more details on how I did this on my blog www.daughterfish.com
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Sep 22, 2011, 12.14 PMby 1sewingprincess
beautiful result. You look stunning and I really like the accidental detail
Aug 2, 2011, 06.05 AMby urbandon
The magic in ‘mistakes’! Brilliant.
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Aug 2, 2011, 02.00 PMby daughterfish
Thank you! I love all your projects, btw.
Apr 18, 2011, 09.13 AMby bekaem
Cool result! I am totally convinced that ‘design by accident’ is a great tool, and I find it’s more fun to wear something that’s a bit of a surprise than what I had in mind all the time, so by the time it’s finished I’m so used to it already that it’s almost not like a new garment.
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Apr 18, 2011, 10.21 AMby daughterfish
I totally agree. My closet is full of accidents that I love:)
Apr 18, 2011, 05.30 AMby lauriana
Very nice dress! And I agree, in retrospect, the serger accident was a stroke of luck. The strip of contrasting fabric really makes the dress look special. Great work on the pattern as well!
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Apr 18, 2011, 10.22 AMby daughterfish
Thanks!
Apr 18, 2011, 03.13 AMby Yvette Stanton
What a happy mistake! I think it looks excellent!
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Apr 18, 2011, 10.23 AMby daughterfish
Thank you!
Apr 18, 2011, 12.31 AMby skeeler
That really works!
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Apr 18, 2011, 10.23 AMby daughterfish
Thanks!