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I made this dress about 2 weeks ago, but had no time to post it :)) So…it’s made of soft jade chiffon, with embroidered ’’collar’’ in front and another small decoration at the back.
I had in mind something you could wear at a beach party, or at a summer wedding… I used cotton lining-my favorite for the hot weather- and I didn’t let it as wide as the chiffon, as it would’ve looked too ‘’bag-y’‘. I made the lining a bit on the body and it actually gave a more interesting see-through effect.
I made symmetrical pleats in front, below the ’’collar’’ and gathered the chiffon at the back. The zip is on the side.
I found the embroideries at a vintage shop, while looking for inspiring items :))
I used the Burda pattern called Smocked Maxi-Dress 02/2013 #104, but made few changes.
Thanks for watching!
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Intermediate
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Mar 12, 2014, 07.33 AMby maggiemc
I love the colour!
Mar 12, 2014, 07.33 AMby maggiemc
I love the colour!
Aug 19, 2013, 12.44 AMby ishitakapoor
i cant find the pattern..may be due to some technical error..pls paste the link in a comment
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Aug 19, 2013, 06.10 PMby Cristina Staicu
http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/smocked-maxi-dress-022013
Hope it helps :)
Aug 18, 2013, 12.05 AMby Fantasywriter
I’m inspired by this piece. The color, fabric, shape—everything—is perfect.
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Aug 18, 2013, 04.00 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you, I really like this color too :)
Aug 16, 2013, 04.52 PMby nishavinod2009
its beautiful!
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Aug 18, 2013, 03.59 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you :)
Aug 16, 2013, 04.06 PMby liliv-1
It’s wonderful!!
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Aug 16, 2013, 04.37 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you :)
Aug 16, 2013, 03.54 PMby dayocouture
Really nice…
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Aug 16, 2013, 04.37 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you:)
Aug 15, 2013, 02.36 PMby Meredith Bergin
beautiful dress!
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Aug 16, 2013, 04.37 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you :)
Aug 15, 2013, 10.23 AMby Trudy McGrath
Simply beautiful…the color is amazing, I love it’s simple/elegant style, well done Lady!
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.02 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much :) I’m really happy it was project of the week !
Aug 15, 2013, 05.19 AMby nrobson
def a high end lookin’ dress, a real looker lol!
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.03 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much! I might try it on other colors in the future.
Aug 14, 2013, 11.18 PMby purplegoat
Its beautiful. Looks like a dress you’d pay hundreds of dollars for!
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.03 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much!
Aug 14, 2013, 10.24 PMby Mariele
Fabulous dress. I love the colour and the collar. You will look like a princess – shame for the bride.
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.04 PMby Cristina Staicu
:)) thank you for your comments!
Aug 14, 2013, 08.45 PMby cur-jargon
Gorgeous.
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.04 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much :)
Aug 14, 2013, 06.37 PMby GeorgieT74
Wow, breathtakingly beautiful.
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.05 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you so much!
Aug 14, 2013, 05.10 PMby turtlegirl00
so gorgeous!!! fabulous find on the “collar”!! :)
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.06 PMby Cristina Staicu
I was lucky to find it matching for the fabric :)) thank you!
Aug 14, 2013, 08.19 AMby Byanka Ayala
Love you’re dress and detail of the collar!
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.06 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you xx
Aug 13, 2013, 10.19 AMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much :)
Aug 13, 2013, 08.56 AMby Sunshine-
wow,wow…It’s so beautiful….
Aug 13, 2013, 07.41 AMby Mary Athey
gorgeous dress, the colours lovely and the embellishment pieces are fabulous x
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Aug 13, 2013, 10.22 AMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you dear Mary :) I was lucky to find the embellishments, diffinetely will go each time I have the time and maybe find other “treasures” xx
Aug 13, 2013, 05.04 AMby rita61
NICE !
Aug 13, 2013, 04.15 AMby slmnstyle
Simply beautiful! It looks like a dream to wear and couture-worthy. Fantastic job and a wonderful vision!
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Aug 13, 2013, 10.24 AMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much! I had a vision of a water fairy when I took the color of the fabric :) xx
Aug 13, 2013, 12.25 AMby schnui
Beautiful.