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Most Versatile LBD Ever!
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I made this version of Danielle out of a skirt I bought from a sample sale my company had. It was an old sample that I guess they don’t need anymore, so I got it for $2! Crazy! I thought there would be plenty of material to work with. Turns out, there was just barely enough for the outside of the dress, so I had to cut the facings out of something else (I used a neutral sweatshirt knit that I had in my stash- it needed to be stretchy). I had to play around with the skirt to make it fit on the material so I didn’t even end up using those pattern pieces at all.
The material is a gorgeous knitted wool from Eileen Fisher- so so pretty. A little bit stretchy too (just enough that I didn’t need a zipper!).
The dress can be worn for almost any occasion (unless you’re working on a farm, I suppose). It makes a great funky casual look for an afternoon with the girls or for a night out etc (first pics), perfect with a belted cardigan for work (sorry for the horrible pic), and the perfect little black holiday (or other) party dress! It could be worn in any season, with tights or without, strappy shoes or nice pumps or boots! Awesome!
For alterations I made, and other information, visit my blog :)
Material Notes
knitted wool skirt from Garnet Hill (bought old sample), facing in neutral sweatshirt knit.
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burdastyle pattern!
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Oct 19, 2009, 09.07 AMby karanas
I really like this! I want to make a Danielle and have been looking through all the versions on here. was also planning to make it out of the material from an old skirt, but I really don’t think it will be enough :-(
Jan 15, 2009, 09.13 AMby haizum_alban
That is gorgeous! And what fun to be able to wear it so may different ways! :D
Dec 15, 2008, 05.57 PMby Celio
I love it! Looks casual-dressy or dressed when needed, really nice!
Dec 10, 2008, 12.41 AMby kikuchiyo
I love how you can wear it in so many different ways :) very nice
Nov 26, 2008, 05.19 PMby Just_Mica
Love it!!!
Nov 24, 2008, 03.55 AMby LYBU
looks great
Nov 23, 2008, 01.41 PMby maychan99
loving it !
Nov 23, 2008, 08.03 AMby Heatherrique
Very sleek and chic!
Nov 23, 2008, 05.32 AMby MarmotaB
I agree with verypurpleperson: You make me want to make a LBD for myself!
Nov 22, 2008, 06.31 PMby Sew4my3
Wow! Great versatile dress! And what a bargain!
Nov 22, 2008, 04.52 PMby dianacirne
Looks very nice! And this is the must cheap LBD ever!!! Very creative!
Nov 22, 2008, 03.54 PMby verypurpleperson
it’so chic and versatile! you make me want to make an LBD too!
Nov 22, 2008, 03.43 PMby Taure
It looks really nice. I love the tights too!
Nov 22, 2008, 11.59 AMby camilaustral
oh i love it!! it looks awesome with the purple ribbon! :)
Nov 22, 2008, 11.22 AMby Polychromatin
Looks really really great! Your tights are stylish :)
Nov 22, 2008, 11.20 AMby Bola
Cool!! love the dress!! great make!!bx
Nov 22, 2008, 09.31 AMby nehmah
I like the look and your ingenuity in sidestepping a shortage. The result is great. Nehmah
Nov 22, 2008, 09.27 AMby zsanine
I love it! Looks fantastic and so comfy!