My Version = Coffee Date Dress

Added Oct 11, 2009

by mishler

Montréal, Canada

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Description

I saw this a little while ago and had to try out my own version of it.
I don’t have a printer so I had to eye this one. I’m very happy with the out come.
Only things added were the waistband and the ruffle at the bottom.
I’m hoping to wear this before it gets to cold out.

p.s. ignore the green zipper it was the only one I had left lol
you can’t see it when I’m wearing it because its hidden though :P

Material Notes

cute flower pattern cotton and a crazy green zipper

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Casual, Classic
Material
Cotton

9 Comments

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    Apr 2, 2010, 12.13 PMby possiblymaybeviolentlyhappy

    Looks fantastic on you!

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    Oct 12, 2009, 09.41 PMby lottatroublemaker

    Just love it and that fabric is super cute! Hope you get to wear it before it gets too cold, if not, you have something to look forward to in the spring though! I just started on my first no pattern (draping on dressform) dress, it is a bit nerve wrecking. I of course had to decide on a double sewn design too (tight top much like yours, of a slinky travel knit, with an empire waist), never tried that before… Oh well, need it this weekend, so I’ll get a few busy nights…

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      Oct 13, 2009, 06.01 AMby mishler

      Thank you :) It looks like I might get a warm break here before they call for minus weather and maybe even snow!
      I remember when I was learning how to properly drap on a dressform (before I would always just hold it up to me and cut randomly….although I still do that like I did with this dress lol ) It is a little nerve wrecking but I have to say I find designs like something with an empire waist are easier do make. It helps when you first drap in broadcloth to test before going ahead with the garment. I hope the dress works out and if your looking for any advice feel free to ask :)
      I hope to see you posting as well :P

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    Oct 12, 2009, 05.44 PMby pange

    Ack, this is so cute! :O You are so talented. ___

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    Oct 12, 2009, 05.51 AMby harlekin

    You eyed the pattern?! I’m deeply impressed! Love your choice of fabric as well as the ruffle and the fit!! Just great :) !

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      Oct 12, 2009, 06.18 AMby mishler

      Thank you very much :)
      I find that draping and eyeing fabric works out better for me then following patterns.

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    Oct 12, 2009, 12.03 AMby marylou86

    Wow, good eye! that is a super-cute variation :)

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    Oct 12, 2009, 12.02 AMby marylou86

    Wow, good eye! that is a super-cute variation :)

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    Oct 11, 2009, 07.18 PMby flosiepoos

    Gorgeous fabric, lovely dress! It has that vintage feel about it, adorable!

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    Oct 11, 2009, 06.13 PMby florentinalola

    I love the little ruffles on the top of the dress. The pattern is very cute!
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      Oct 13, 2009, 05.52 AMby mishler

      thank you :)

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    Oct 11, 2009, 06.13 PMby oscarthegrouch108

    so cute! i love, love, love the fabric! where did you get it?

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      Oct 12, 2009, 06.20 AMby mishler

      I got it in the sale bin over at Fabric Land…think it came out to about 2 dollars a yard (not to sure if you have Fabric Land in the states though)

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      Oct 13, 2009, 02.43 AMby oscarthegrouch108

      <3 the bargain bin! i must admit that i usually find what i want over there (or wait till it ends up there!)

      i haven’t seen Fabric Land in Michigan, USA :(

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      Oct 13, 2009, 05.51 AMby mishler

      yeah I just looked, only in canada :( but thats ok most good fabric stores are locally owned anyways!
      always <3 the bargain bin and old clothing are my favs.

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      Oct 13, 2009, 05.52 AMby mishler

      yeah I just looked, only in canada :( but thats ok most good fabric stores are locally owned anyways!
      always <3 the bargain bin and old clothing are my favs.

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