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Using my grandmothers old bedsheet I made another variation of the Port Elizabeth pattern. I was inspired by a dress I saw in a shop to make the collar high and folded with a button. It can also be unbottoned and the collar will fold itself out over the shoulders. I was just a little too eager to get it finished so it’s just a tiny bit too short but otherwise I like it.
Material Notes
Cotton fabric, plastic button.
Difficulty
Novice
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May 9, 2012, 04.07 PMby ModestyFashions
I love the collar!!!
Jun 29, 2011, 01.52 PMby RoniBarr
Beautiful dress! Very inspiring project! I’m always hesitant to work with woven fabrics… Might just give it a try…
Jun 29, 2011, 12.50 PMby Sofiagynther
Wow. I can’t believe the kind things you all say! Thank you so much!
Jun 29, 2011, 10.30 AMby FashionSewingBlog
What a great little dress! It’s just so inspiring to see someone use something old and give it a second lease of life. Right design choice for your fabric, you have excellent eye for detail, and that collar is simply pretty.
Jun 29, 2011, 10.26 AMby Mai-der
WOW!!!! I love pockets, color, the collar… great variation!!!
Jun 29, 2011, 10.24 AMby Eleanor Thomas
This looks fabulous! So sunny.
Jun 28, 2011, 09.34 AMby bjr99
Great dress and I love the fabric! If you think the skirt is too short wear it with leggings or pants as a tunic.
Jun 27, 2011, 05.47 PMby ladynunu
I love the collar… Definitely an idea I’ll try. Great job!
Jun 27, 2011, 04.24 PMby thewildcards
So mod, so retro, so… Twiggy! Super fun, love it!
Jun 27, 2011, 01.27 PMby robotattack
Oh wow! I’ve been thinking of stealing my grandmother’s sheets for the same thing! So cool to see someone else actually do it! Awesome!
Jun 27, 2011, 01.23 PMby tamsinwp
What a fantastic idea – looks great!
Jun 27, 2011, 01.23 PMby tamsinwp
What a fantastic idea – looks great!
Jun 27, 2011, 12.37 PMby fadgirl
Wow! That is so funky, I love the huge pockets and the neck detail. Brilliant variation on the basic top. :o)