This is my first project from Sewing Vintage Modern book – Elizabeth Gathered-Waist Dress. Being a huge fan of pretty dresses this pattern was perfect for me. Instructions were easy to follow and this dress was overall very simple to make.
I used fabric that is 50% wool and 50% linen. Since these pictures of the dress did not show how pretty this fabric really is I added one photo showing only the white and blue fabric. Sadly the dress looks more like grey in these photos :)
50% wool – 50% linen, invisible zipper and light interfacing
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Jan 14, 2013, 05.18 AMby neveenkarnes
love it. i really like this style so nice for the office or going out after work. well done
Jan 9, 2013, 11.19 AMby chula123
Beautiful dress. Love the neckline ! The fabric is very nice, good thing you did a close up because the pictures really don’t do the fabric justice
Jan 8, 2013, 04.27 PMby Inga 888
Very pretty dress, looks great on you :)
Jan 8, 2013, 07.46 AMby JulietSews
Oh wow – that is beautiful fabric, perfect choice – it falls beautifully at the skirt!
Jan 8, 2013, 12.11 AMby Jamie Lau
Great choice in fabric!
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Jan 8, 2013, 05.00 PMby Anjovis
Thank you! I really love this fabric. It makes a beautiful skirt and makes the dress suitable for different occasions.
Jan 7, 2013, 10.58 PMby Mary Athey
Its a gorgeous dress and.its lovely on you x
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Jan 8, 2013, 05.00 PMby Anjovis
Thank you :)