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My Sparkly Malissa Variation!
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My Malissa contest entry! The changes I made were simple, but change the whole effect of the dress! It can be worn with or without the belt (although I personally like it without). I still plan to add binding to the neckline to add thickness to the straps. Neither the bubble hem or the sparkle is well showcased in these pics- it looks much better in person!
The changes I made were:
– Removing the sleeves and collar
– Shortening the skirt by about 8" (I’m 5’3")
– Adding about 7" of satin at the hem and attaching it to the seam to make a bubble
– Cutting out a circle in the back (while on the fold)
– Attempting to finish the armholes, neckline, and cutout using a rolled hem (which ended up being just turned under)
UPDATE: I submitted this for the DLD conference, so I made some changes to make it a little more finished. I added binding around the neck, armholes, and keyhole, and refinished the hem so that all the edges are hidden. New Pics!
Material Notes
Lightweight sparkly knit w/ 2-way stretch (Hobby Lobby), slightly stretchy satin (Walmart remnant), and ribbon.
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Credits
Burdastyle for their great contests!
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Oct 20, 2009, 05.00 PMby ink
This dress is gorgeous. Simple and elegant.
Oct 5, 2008, 01.36 PMby thora47
I love this dress, well done!
Sep 26, 2008, 09.52 AMby Loreliz
soo beautiful! love the colors, and i like it better without the belt, love the length too :)
Sep 24, 2008, 09.56 AMby jåne
its super cool
Sep 24, 2008, 05.23 AMby Just_Mica
Very cute and keep the belt on! :)
Sep 24, 2008, 05.18 AMby Ghainskom
nice! I like it without the belt even better.
Sep 24, 2008, 04.21 AMby erdronen
Thanks guys! I did not reduce the volume – I think it’s just that the fabric is so lightweight. I only added the cutout and the bubble hem (and shortened it of course).
Sep 24, 2008, 03.26 AMby krunamagiar
I like yours!!! somehow doesnt look like a maternity dress or sack of potatoes..hehehe.. I think the fabric choosen is JUST RIGHT! I like it without belt. Sexy… ow one questionas: did you reduce the volume of dress on the side? coz mine looks huge and yours looks skinier. GOOD JOB though!
Sep 23, 2008, 11.46 PMby Milkyway
Very nice, so sexy
Sep 23, 2008, 08.21 PMby MamaDiosa
I love how you did the back of this dress! The cut out is unexpected and sexy!