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Description
This is the third time I have used this pattern (Simplicity 2444). I altered the pattern of the bodice because the bodice gaped slightly.
Sorry forgot to press the skirt and I wore it on a big night out so usually the pleats are nicer.
I underlined the bodice and also completely lined the bodice and the sleeves.
It’s a slightly crazy dress, but it made me think of Enid in the movie Ghost World and she is kind of my style icon.
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Material Notes
The bright bodice is a fabric I salvaged from a dress that was not flattering on me. I loved the triangle pattern on the fabric but It’s a really lightweight voile so I had to underline it with a bleached calico to give it stability. The sleeves are black broadcloth. Skirt is made from a nice medium weight cotton poplin.
Facings were omitted and I lined the sleeves and bodice with a lightweight cotton voile instead.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
Credits
- Simplicity 2444
- http://www.simplicity.com/p-4463-misses-dresses.aspx
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Sep 12, 2012, 06.10 PMby katrinahueniken
Love the sleeves, and the choice of fabrics. Very cute!
Sep 12, 2012, 11.07 AMby tiffa34
Love the contrast of the patterned fabric and the little black sleeves :)
Sep 10, 2012, 10.08 AMby Mary Athey
the dress is fab!! love it x
Sep 10, 2012, 09.43 AMby bernieandi
Thank you!
Sep 10, 2012, 08.08 AMby nookie
i love this dress – modern with a slight vintage twist. very, very cool.