Hot Pink Dress

Added Jun 22, 2011

by superflorence

(Near) Leeds, Un...

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Description

I used McCalls M6331 variation B, which I had used before to make my Scallop Duvet Dress, which I really liked.
http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/scallop-duvet-dress

I used a large piece of remnant fabric which I believe was upholstery fabric as it was shiny on the right side, and looked very synthetic (I turned it over and used the matt ‘wrong’ side’). The fabric had a tag on it saying £15 a metre, and I got a 2metre piece but as I got it from the remnants bin it was £1 !!! It was very easy to work with, very low maintenance, it cut and sewed without fraying or wiggling about too much!

I also picked up some vintage green trim without a price, and the lady gave it to me for £3, I roughly measured it at 9metres, so that was a bargain too. I added this to the waist and around the top of the dress to break up the pink. With an 80p zip I think the dress cost about £5.

Material Notes

Thanks to my dad who paid for it! :)

Difficulty

Intermediate

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Dress

7 Comments

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    Jun 23, 2011, 05.01 PMby bjr99

    Fantastic job. Especially love the trim and of course the bargin price!

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      Jun 27, 2011, 09.08 AMby superflorence

      Thankyou. Am wondering what to make with the leftovers!

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    Jun 23, 2011, 12.52 PMby machelefranklin

    Brilliant ! Love the neckline.

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      Jun 27, 2011, 09.08 AMby superflorence

      Thanks, the neckline was a bit tricky.

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    Jun 22, 2011, 09.31 PMby redslippers

    gorgeous dress!! i think i’ve made a dress from exactly the same fabric by the sounds of it. it was also super cheap from a charity shop.

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      Jun 27, 2011, 09.08 AMby superflorence

      Fist bump for cheap fabric scores…

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    Jun 22, 2011, 03.36 PMby Sally Kramer

    Adorable. I also like your photos. Very fun and cheeky.

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      Jun 22, 2011, 09.01 PMby superflorence

      Yeah, but there were some pics where I lifted the skirt too high, and looked a bit like a cowboy madame…

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    Jun 22, 2011, 02.35 PMby vji

    looking nice….

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    Jun 22, 2011, 02.30 PMby Debby H

    Very Pretty and love the hem

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      Jun 22, 2011, 09.02 PMby superflorence

      Thanks, the hem was easier then I thought it would be. Just folded over and sewed.

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    Jun 22, 2011, 02.16 PMby ichigogirl

    Very pretty! Congratulations on the bargains too (or maybe I should congratulate your dad).

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      Jun 22, 2011, 09.03 PMby superflorence

      Lol, thanks. I’ll tell him he was wise to spend money on me.

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