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This is my version of a LBD. I always knew I wanted to make the Scuba Dress and this was my perfect opportunity! I absolutely love the front and back curved seams on the dress, they are so my style. What I liked most about this dress pattern is that it would work best sewn in spandex, my favorite fabric. Since I was going to make it is spandex, I cut the pattern a size smaller than I usually am.
For the center panel I used a leather-look black metallic spandex, and for the side panels I used a black mesh spandex with sparkle polka dots. On the red carpet I have seen some celebs rock the mesh polka dots so I wanted to give it a try. I lined the side panels with nude spandex so the dress wasn’t too risque.
It was hard for me to do just a little black dress, since I love color so much! But I guess every gal needs one…and I’ll just have to wear crazy-awesome shoes with it!
Material Notes
Leather spandex, Mesh spandex
Difficulty
Novice
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Feb 20, 2013, 10.04 AMby Jodi Wade
Super hot dress!
Feb 19, 2013, 04.50 AMby nouvellegamine
wow. This dress is on fire! I love the sheer side panels with the nude lining. Hahaha, I seriously with I could wear something like that!
Feb 14, 2013, 03.08 PMby Ivanamania
nice!
Feb 14, 2013, 02.43 PMby Linda74Sews
Very cute. Looks like you were headed to a night of fun!
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Feb 15, 2013, 01.28 PMby MegH
Thanks, and yes this dress is perfect for a fun night out! And comfortable.
Feb 14, 2013, 03.30 AMby Lollyrosedragon
I love the curved seams too. I’m currently making a dress with the same seams in Emerald. I love this and it fits you like a dream.
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Feb 15, 2013, 01.27 PMby MegH
Thanks! I bet this sort of dress will look awesome in emerald.
Feb 14, 2013, 01.15 AMby BurdaStyle Support
Gurl, you look good!
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Feb 14, 2013, 02.26 AMby MegH
Thank ya!
Feb 13, 2013, 10.30 PMby Mary Athey
Totally fabulous x
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Feb 14, 2013, 02.25 AMby MegH
Thanks!
Feb 13, 2013, 10.24 PMby Redsonia
Like it, so sexy and stylish!
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Feb 14, 2013, 02.26 AMby MegH
Yes it is! …need to wear spanx under this dress haha.