I decided to make a dress which would allow me to cope with the ‘in between’ temperatures of Dutch summer. Also, it was another challenge to my pattern making ambitions, creating a ‘regular’ shirt collar for the first time. I added pleats at the chest to add some volume there and puffy sleeves, just for fun.
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Nov 1, 2011, 02.20 AMby Jenn Wilkinson
Ok this is amazing! I love shirt dresses and this is the best one I’ve seen. Please post a pattern—I will pay for it for sure!
Sep 9, 2009, 02.17 AMby meli531
wow! i agree with everyone! this dress is fab! =) i gave it a 5 =) you really have some awesome projects! Hope you keep posting! hopefully a pattern posting soon??..
Sep 8, 2007, 07.03 AMby milsakate
Can u please post the pattern for this dress, I love it!
Sep 4, 2007, 09.16 AMby jj1
Love your dress. I want one.
Aug 30, 2007, 06.06 PMby petchy
just love this dress!!
Aug 17, 2007, 06.11 PMby astra
mmm, lovely!
Aug 15, 2007, 05.03 PMby Suzanne Brethold
Beautiful! The details are phenomenal!
Aug 15, 2007, 01.29 PMby mimosa
This is a very beautiful dress !
Aug 15, 2007, 11.05 AMby elphaba
Looks comfy
Aug 15, 2007, 08.20 AMby nikkishell
Love love love this dress! The pleats are perfect!
Aug 15, 2007, 02.23 AMby majnets3s
This is great dress!Lovely details make it unique!
Aug 14, 2007, 10.44 AMby elainemay
cute cute cute! i second the vote for sharing the pattern if you’d like to share it… would love to make this in slate grey, pale mineral green, white linen, chocolate brown…
Aug 14, 2007, 10.15 AMby mirela
You have great talent and skill! I am in love with your dress, the pleats and the sleeves are perfect! The length also!
Would you consider sharing this pattern with us? Scan it and turning it into a pdf?
I would love a dress like this for the office!
Aug 14, 2007, 10.11 AMby teresa-ram
I love this dress, the details on the chest and the puffed sleeves make it so unique. Great job!