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Description
Simplicity says: Inspired by Project Runway. Misses’ Dress sewing pattern with collar and sleeve variations.
I say: Vintage style dress with four bodice darts and a nice pleated skirt.
This dress has been in the works for far too long. Many things distracted me but I finally finished it. It is a very simple dress to make and I highly recommend it. My version is out of a stretch cotton woven so there are fewer fitting issues. Actually I had no fitting issues! How nice is that?
I can see this pattern becoming a basic in people’s sewing arsenal; interchanging bodice and skirt variations.
I have paired it with a thrifted pearl bow pin and also a denim fabric belt from some jeans I bought a year ago and thought I would never use!
See my Blog for more detail if you want.
Material Notes
Simplicity 2444,
Green Gingham Cotton Lycra woven,
Cotton lycra woven for bodice liner,
Zipper
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Aug 31, 2011, 08.15 PMby frkbustad
What a gorgeous dress! I love the darts going to the middle instead of the side seams. It makes a really nice detail when the fabric is ginghamed. And the fabric is great, where did you get it?
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Sep 1, 2011, 04.16 AMby Pepper Toast
Hi there, Thanks for your lovely comment. I really like the interesting darts too. The striped versions are amazing as well.
I thought I found the fabric, but I was wrong :( It looks like they are sold out. Sorry.
Aug 25, 2011, 07.56 PMby monikapullerits
Love it! I just bought a fabric that looks something like yours only red. And this pattern is what i have in mind ;) Nice little bow:)
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Sep 1, 2011, 04.17 AMby Pepper Toast
Go for it. This dress would look lovely in red!
The bow IS really cute, isn’t it. Such a score, I love it when that happens.
Aug 3, 2011, 12.33 PMby laurii
this is so pretty! x
Aug 2, 2011, 04.08 PMby Pepper Toast
Thanks, everyone, for your lovely comments. While I am drawn to gingham, I was not really sure if I could pull it off but once I saw it in this kelly green colour, I decided I should give it a go. I am pleased that I did. I think the double darts give this basic dress a lovely twist without seeming like it is trying too hard. It also looks cool in a striped fabric.
Aug 2, 2011, 03.13 PMby yolandac8
Looks fantastic! I love the fabric and the shape…. Great for summer!!!
Aug 2, 2011, 07.34 AMby virginia Argumosa de poo
It’s so cute :), love it.
Aug 2, 2011, 06.29 AMby camelia-crinoline
Pretty! I like the double bodice darts. I love your little bow pin too.
Aug 2, 2011, 05.48 AMby Ralf Schmitz
what a great dress! the material is lovely and your work is adorable!
Aug 1, 2011, 10.51 PMby mojo elgin
Great dress! The belt looks perfect with it.
Aug 1, 2011, 08.44 PMby Rebecca Alleyne
Lovely. This is a very nice dress… I’m not a fan of gingham but now I’m tempted to go out and buy some and make this vintage dress