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This is the “Bette” dress (again!) which was a free downloadable pattern from Sew Mag. It is really easy and satisfying to put together and I tried REALLY hard to be neat inside and out…..something I am not really so very good at, probably far too impatient. For a change, I sewed in an underskirt for added “pouffiness” but I didn’t manage it very well and have since thought of a better way of doing it. Ho hum! To compliment the lining I made a little cummerbund (sp?) and sewed on some pretty vintage buttons which I had triumphantly bought last weekend at a vide grenier.
Material Notes
Cotton , inside and out !
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jul 1, 2012, 06.09 AMby momsgotanewhobby
This is gorgeous, and your insides look great!
Jun 29, 2012, 10.36 PMby Mandy Denham
Checking out Sew Mag right now, thanks for letting us know where you got the pattern, the dress looks spectacular!
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Jun 30, 2012, 08.08 PMby Nickiejc
Hi, it was some time ago so I don,t think it is available any more. I don,t know if this is acceptable practice or not but as it was a free download I could scan mine and mail it to you…size 36 if that is any good?
Jul 1, 2012, 01.41 PMby Mandy Denham
It took some digging, but I found it on their site. Thanks for the offer though, I can’t wait to try it!
Jul 1, 2012, 06.13 PMby Nickiejc
Great, I will download a spare then if I can find it as I love this dress’s shape…the instructions don’t always make good sense so use your own know-how when assembling the dress. I look forward to seeing your one!
Jun 29, 2012, 07.54 PMby Testosterone
Terrific fabric choice, great dress!
Jun 29, 2012, 07.28 PMby lisa g
cute dress! i really like the button detail on the sash, smart idea!