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My first Anda! So, without the belt it looks a little like a hospital gown :) But, the belt makes a world of difference. I had to cut the pattern down a bit since it starts at a 38, and I didn’t use the elastic/casing or the bias tape. Also the fabric was cheap, so it was more for practice than anything. I’m going to make a better one out of nice fabric later!
The obi close-ups reveal my lack of experience with top-stitching :) Luckily, people don’t normally look that close! You can also see the fabric a little better.
Material Notes
Mystery fabric- $0.50/yd at Walmart (linen-ish but more drapey), Blue canvas from IKEA, interfacing, ribbon
Difficulty
Novice
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Oct 8, 2008, 03.29 AMby justmica
Great and cute!!
Aug 24, 2008, 01.27 PMby brikendig
Looks great….I love the simplicity of the dress and the belt adds a lot!
Aug 22, 2008, 08.53 PMby erdronen
Thank you all for the nice comments! I can’t wait to wear it tomorrow. Yes, this dress can ONLY be worn with the belt – mostly because of the fabric I chose. It’s also a little too long and shapeless to be worn on it’s own. My next version is going to use a jersey fabric with the elastic band to see how it turns out, though.
Aug 22, 2008, 08.15 PMby littleredfox
yeah i have to say i was skeptical of this pattern—i’ve printed but haven’t made it yet—and the hospital gown comment sort of confirmed what i feared about it. BUT yours looks so nice with the belt it is making me reconsider! great job! and congrats on your first dress!!
Aug 22, 2008, 11.52 AMby karencilla
gorgeous!
Aug 22, 2008, 09.55 AMby milkyway
I really don’t like this pattern at all but your dress look so gorgeous
Aug 22, 2008, 07.07 AMby borzoi
Looks very elegant with the belt! Great job :D
Aug 22, 2008, 04.45 AMby corduroysarcasm
i really like this….i agree it’s very classy and i love the obi belt with it…it’s the perfect touch…you did a great job!!
Aug 22, 2008, 03.17 AMby lillasyrran
great job! The fabric is perfect and your cut makes the dress look very classy!