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This dress is actually very simple. I traced the top part from a T-shirt, and that’s the only part of the dress that used some kind of patterns. The cape/sleeves is just a long rectangle, about as long as the cut I had (about 2 meters), then I gathered one long side and sew it to the neckline of the dress. The other long side is fabric selvedge so I didn’t need to stitch it. The bottom part of the dress is a bigger rectangle sewed into a tube and gathered to meet the top part. And since the fabric is stretchy, I don’t need any zippers or fastening. Well, that’s about it.
Now we move to the fun part, wearing it! I’m so happy that this dress can be worn in several ways. I can let the cape down and have some kind of drapey sleeves, or put it back to have a sleeveless dress with gathered cape falling on my back. The cape can also be tied or put around my head. I love my little black dress!
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Nov 22, 2012, 11.40 PMby freaky-philomeen
this is so great and so beautiful ;-)
Oct 2, 2009, 04.14 AMby loyl8
soo cute I love it great job I love versatility
May 4, 2009, 05.21 AMby refraction
the stuff you make is always amazing!
Mar 24, 2009, 03.26 PMby lizzie225
this is a super cool idea!! and i love the fabric! looks really good
Mar 19, 2009, 11.15 AMby carottesauvage
‘Barbarella’ meets ‘the bride wore black’! Inspiring!
Mar 19, 2009, 06.15 AMby teresaschwarz
this is awesome! I would love to see a how to for this with a sketch. I’m sorry I’m a visual person even though your wording is very specific=)
Mar 19, 2009, 03.41 AMby susisonne
Very clever, your dress looks beautiful on you!
Mar 18, 2009, 09.03 PMby Ricardo Abreu
I love how you accessorized your dress.
Mar 18, 2009, 04.27 PMby jj1
It’s like built in cape or scarf, yes it’s fun and practical.
Mar 18, 2009, 08.45 AMby wonderwonder
I really like the simple square and a plain dress pattern turn into such a interesting dress! great fabric choice, and you are so clever!!
Mar 18, 2009, 02.05 AMby mjb14
I love it. It looks great and is really creative. Im lovin those tights!
Mar 17, 2009, 10.39 PMby kiraph
This is very fun! You always come up with great stuff, verypurpleperson! :)
Mar 17, 2009, 09.19 PMby camilaustral
what a great idea! i like it!
Mar 17, 2009, 08.28 PMby amandamargaret
very cute. love it with the pop of color on the tights! very nice!
Mar 17, 2009, 08.05 PMby lunatepetal
what a versatile and fun dress!