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I initially bought this fabric to make a dress for New Year’s Eve, using TR technique to make the origami dress. But as you can see in the last picture, the result wasn’t great, I made it too small and it looked awkward (in the dress I wanted to reproduct, the origami takes all the chest and so it looks like a flower just opening…).
Anyway after this big failure, I left the fabric aside for a while, and finally used it for that design!
I drafted the top myself (using a french book, not so good), and for the skirt I used a pattern from lauramendoza, here on Burdastyle.
I tried to modify it because I wanted an A-line skirt with the petals keeping straight, but I was afraid it would show my legs too much, so in the end I came back to almost the original design.
Finally, I’m pretty happy with that dress, except that it comes a little high on the legs between the petals… At least I stitched them together, so they won’t fly around!
Material Notes
Invisible zipper, biais binding.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jan 20, 2012, 08.00 PMby laurenmendoza
I’m so happy that you were inspired by my design! You totally made it your own and the length is perfect.. Amazing dress! :))))
May 16, 2011, 07.47 PMby shkoober
This dress is amazing, well done! You’ve inspired me to go at it! i think I will pair the skirt with the Coffee Date Dress bodice, any thoughts?
Am wondering though if you had any advice how to lengthen the petals? I would like to wear it at knee length.
Great job with the zipper as well! really spot on job!
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May 16, 2011, 08.53 PMby mixtlii
Thank you!
I’m sure it’ll look amazing with that bodice.
To lenghten the petals, here’s what I would do: find the largest part of the petal, draw an horizontal line across it, cut along, and space the two parts of the petal the lenght you want to add. Tape some paper in between.
I hope it’ll help!
May 15, 2011, 08.49 PMby Peyton Smith-Hopman
Out of curiosity, how long is it from the waist?
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May 15, 2011, 10.01 PMby mixtlii
Thanks for the compliments :)
It is 47cm long, but you should know I am very small! (1m52 / 5 ft)
May 15, 2011, 08.49 PMby Peyton Smith-Hopman
Seriously, can’t express how beautiful that is! LOVE it. I might have to try that out myself.
Apr 23, 2011, 06.56 AMby olystyrene
Don’t you hate it when you experience sewing let-downs? Well, you did an amazing at reviving this project – it’s absolutely gorgeous!!
Apr 22, 2011, 07.46 AMby VivoRisataAmore
That is one amazing dress! :D
Apr 4, 2011, 09.14 AMby woman
amazing and totally gorgeous!!!!
Apr 3, 2011, 05.43 PMby cantare
La tuplie est tres magnifique!! The color and the adjustments of the pattern are wonderful. I think I may try the dress :)
Apr 3, 2011, 04.05 PMby allisonfaith
So cute!!! beautiful Job
Apr 2, 2011, 02.46 PMby kristin lacuesta
this is really nice:) and looks fun wearing it!!
Apr 2, 2011, 12.19 PMby laha5822
This dress is so great, I can’t believe it is the afterthought!
Apr 2, 2011, 09.25 AMby lizah
beautiful!
Apr 2, 2011, 02.24 AMby denise2003
That is so cute! I want one. If I were younger (or at least shaped like I was younger) this would be the perfect style for me.
Apr 1, 2011, 11.10 PMby Seeks Corey
super cute!
Apr 1, 2011, 07.24 PMby macoskrm
Your projects never cease to amaze me. This is gorgeous!
Apr 1, 2011, 02.52 PMby nellyvdb
Amazing dress, I’m in love with it!
Apr 1, 2011, 02.45 PMby frankiesoup
This is so cool – I love the petals! I think I would want to wear it over a 50s style underskirt, partially to cover my legs and partially to make the petals ‘bloom’ outwards a little more.
Apr 1, 2011, 02.30 PMby skirts
so beautiful!! and i love the mossy steps behind you :)
Apr 1, 2011, 02.01 PMby origanimal
hermosa transformación
Apr 1, 2011, 01.08 PMby pattythesnugbug
I think it’s great – and I love the idea of the petals showing off some leg on what otherwise would be a very demure skirt shape!
Apr 1, 2011, 10.14 AMby oranereuland
Tres belle realisation, j’aime beaucoup :-)
Apr 1, 2011, 09.51 AMby louisebarbara
Gorgeous dress! I love the bright colour and the design, you did a really great job.
Apr 1, 2011, 08.09 AMby robygiup
Lovely dress! I really like those petals! But don’t give up with the origami dress, next time it will be better!
Apr 1, 2011, 04.20 AMby junaluska
The petals are so great! The bright colours you chose work so well, too. I really need to try out that pattern…
Apr 1, 2011, 02.52 AMby toja
this is inspiring, how you didn’t give up on making something that worked…
Apr 1, 2011, 02.31 AMby runningwithscissors1
Beautiful!
Mar 31, 2011, 09.52 PMby u120418
This is beautiful!
Mar 31, 2011, 09.37 PMby emilywirt
I love your petals!
Mar 31, 2011, 08.02 PMby violetsky
I love the petal skirt to this dress.
Mar 31, 2011, 07.41 PMby masty
Just perfect for spring!