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After realising that A) I really like minidresses that can double as tunics (they keep the bum warm!) and B) I need some new clothes for winter, I decided to make use of some of the organic cotton I got at a remnant-sale this spring. It’s been waiting for me…
The result is this. It took a few days to sew, mainly bacause I bumped into a wall of resistance a few times.
First first the sleeve openings became almost ruffled since the material (an organic cotton) is too loosely knitted for “normal” seams. That was such a sad sight that I immediately ripped the seams and later decided to sew them all over again with enclosed elastic.
Then it was a struggle to sew the seams with a twin needle, I even broke one, but it finally came out ok…
There’s a bit too much material in the back, I’m going to remove some in the pattern before making it again, but it’s no biggie…
Also blogged about here: http://ancien-nouveau.blogspot.com/
Material Notes
Organic cotton
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Dec 26, 2010, 07.24 AMby thatcutegirl
Hey.
Want to make a black, white, and grey version of this adorable dress. Was wondering what material you used here? As it looks warm, and not too stretchy. Also, I’m a size 0 according to the sizing chart, probably alot smaller. Anyways, I was wondering what adjustment I would need to make so the dress would fit me as well as it fits you in the picture?
Thanks
P.s I may have left a question similar to this yesterday, but I checked today to see if you responded,and I cant find my post. Sorry if it’s a repeat.
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Jan 2, 2011, 12.54 AMby ichigogirl
Hi! The material is actually a cotton jersey, but I’ve also made it in a wool jersey (my Prada dance dress).
I’d recommend you to compare your measurements to mine (I think I posted them with the pattern) rather than the size chart, not sure about the sizing there. But I’m usually a size 2, so you might just try removing a cm or so from the center front and center back of the pattern (0,5 cm’s from each for every 2cm’s your measurements differ from mine). I think it should work to size it up/down using that method if you only need a slight change in size.
Jan 22, 2010, 09.12 PMby brandymccoy
I am in love with this dress:)
Dec 2, 2009, 10.53 PMby ojglo1
beautiful!!!!! so so beautiful!
Nov 29, 2009, 07.00 PMby latiffany
I love it!
Nov 23, 2009, 09.32 AMby manuela
Really great!
Nov 14, 2009, 09.06 PMby ichigogirl
Thank you all so much for your lovely comments, they make my heart sing :-)!
Nov 11, 2009, 05.25 AMby edier
wow! You’re so pretty, love the dress.
Nov 10, 2009, 01.01 PMby kerriann
thank you so much, for the instructions. you should add it also to http://www.instructables.com
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Nov 14, 2009, 09.05 PMby ichigogirl
Thanks fot the tip, I must check that site out, at least!
Nov 9, 2009, 03.28 PMby liaspace
really nice
Nov 9, 2009, 10.45 AMby lybu
Great top, perfect fit.
Nov 9, 2009, 07.09 AMby faithhopelove
I’m TOTALLY making one of these!
Nov 9, 2009, 01.54 AMby sewneenee
really cute top/dress I love these too! great work and thanks for the addl info too!
Nov 9, 2009, 12.19 AMby kinsmana
I absolutely love this! Well done.
Nov 8, 2009, 03.51 PMby djoule
Love it !! You look really good, the fit is perfect ! Thanks for sharing the pattern :)
Nov 8, 2009, 09.52 AMby sandrasews
Love it! Can’t wait to make my very own version.
Nov 7, 2009, 10.00 PMby leeshv
Thanks for the pattern, it’s great. Can’t wait to try it.
Nov 7, 2009, 03.19 PMby kate-designs
so cute!! I love it!
Nov 7, 2009, 03.10 PMby tangerinesamurai
This looks so nice! I have to try it soon. Thanks for sharing!
Nov 7, 2009, 02.34 PMby lizah
I love it! looks great! :)
Nov 7, 2009, 11.57 AMby emlj
love it, im a big fan of this pattern :-)
Nov 7, 2009, 09.06 AMby pixelink
ROCKS!!! This fabric drapes really well at the neckline. Have some new fabric on order which I cannot wait to test out on this wonderful pattern, THANKS ;-)
Nov 7, 2009, 03.18 AMby mo-mo-sew-sew
loving all your incarnations of the cowl neck. i will get to making one soon!!!
Nov 7, 2009, 12.43 AMby bettieshambles
Love it!
Nov 7, 2009, 12.21 AMby lironeld
I too think it looks great :)
Nov 6, 2009, 11.18 PMby perryfinalia
I love it! Good job!
Nov 6, 2009, 11.17 PMby lunatepetal
love it! simple and great fit!
thanks for the how-to/pattern :) I have to try it sometime!!
Nov 6, 2009, 10.56 PMby twoboos
This looks GREAT!! love the fabric choice and the fit is great. You have a stunning figure and this dress really shows it off.
Nov 6, 2009, 09.56 PMby susanne2011
Wow, this is beautiful, I love it!
Nov 6, 2009, 09.02 PMby elisana
beautiful!!