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I just fell in love with this fabric. From far away it’s so beautiful and from up close, so interesting. It’s like an Indian forest teeming with camels and deer hunters. I decided to make it into a dress for a wedding I was going to.
I used Mccalls 5806, which looked like it would be exactly what I wanted, but what a vile pattern! It was the most unflattering thing I’ve ever put on. The bust was so short and had way too many gathers. I ended up redrafting the bodice myself, adding like two inches to the top and taking away the gathers on the side. I am so happy with the final result. It fits perfect now.
Material Notes
Printed silk from Lorraines Fabrics
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Sep 3, 2011, 11.55 PMby Danielle MacIndoe
Thank you everyone!
Aug 31, 2011, 09.36 PMby flowergirl22
oh yeah its great,, totally understand the love you have for this fabric….
Aug 31, 2011, 07.19 PMby kihli
This is stunning!
Aug 31, 2011, 05.59 PMby Testosterone
Quite a stunning redo!
That fabric choice is commendable. What could have been pedestrian, is now a statement.
Take a bow!
Aug 31, 2011, 03.39 PMby stefanisarah
Wow! It turns out super.
Aug 31, 2011, 02.33 PMby turtlegirl00
it is beautiful!! lovely fabric!!
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Aug 31, 2011, 02.53 PMby Danielle MacIndoe
Thank you!