Burda Style For people who sew
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This is the first dress I’ve ever sewn. The under dress is made from my fiance’s old T shirts. Too bad it looks moo-moo ish. I’ll still wear it haha.
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Linens and cotton
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May 20, 2008, 01.27 PMby surfingonalemon
it came out too big so I cut it up and made purses for my mom and grandma. It was a good learning experience though.
Apr 9, 2008, 12.56 PMby sarajcollett
This dress is adorable! And Im sure that it looks very cute on you!!!!
Apr 7, 2008, 08.36 PMby surfingonalemon
Thanks everyone :) The old t shirt thing did make it pretty comfy. Luckily my guy has a closet full of huge promotional tees just waiting for me to hack up and sew back together.
Apr 7, 2008, 12.47 PMby shiba
i wear moo-moos. (and tuck them into my pants.)
this fabric is great!!!!!
Apr 7, 2008, 12.11 AMby nikkishell
lovely!!
Apr 6, 2008, 07.09 PMby whitetigerlily711
the fabric is my favorite
Apr 6, 2008, 06.42 PMby ReneeBeth
It’s darling! not like a mumu in my opinion. Old t-shirts…that sounds really soft and comfortable. nice job!
Apr 5, 2008, 05.01 AMby sewingmamma
I think you have made a great looking dress and I love your recycling idea!
Apr 5, 2008, 01.47 AMby galiah
waw so buteful go on
Apr 4, 2008, 10.18 PMby oonaballoona
i think it’s wonderful! i love the fabrics you’ve paired. can’t believe it’s your first… makes me want to try this pattern!
Apr 4, 2008, 03.52 PMby mariegirl
I love the yellow on top and the red on the bottom. Congrats on your first dress!
Apr 4, 2008, 03.36 PMby nenasew