Orange you glad

Added Jun 1, 2009

by figamadood

Boulder, Colorad...

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Description

I made a maxi dress for the summery weather. I based the top part off of a tank top and then put in the skirt with pleats at the front and back center. I think it would have worked better using simple gathering all the way around. This fabric was not especially cooperative! The seam between the top and skirt sections did not come out nicely, so I added the tie around the waist. This was for sure a learning experience dress, but I hope to get some good use out of it this summer! Also, since I’m crazy about headbands, I made a simple braided one out of some scraps to wear with the dress.

Material Notes

It was marked as "t-shirt fabric" - very stretchy and comfy

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17 Comments

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    Jul 18, 2010, 01.58 PMby nic305

    I LOVE this dress! it’s simple and cute! Im def gonna try to make one!

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      Jul 19, 2010, 02.30 AMby figamadood

      Thanks for the nice comment! Have fun making your version – it’s relatively quick to put together and a great summer project!

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    Sep 5, 2009, 06.46 PMby belbee

    gorgeous!!! the colour is amazing – really suits you!

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    Jun 22, 2009, 06.31 PMby crownjewel1234

    This is a beautiful color for your skin tone. Can you send that to GA in a size 8 please…..lol.

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    Jun 16, 2009, 10.41 AMby lizah

    LOVELY!!!

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    Jun 3, 2009, 06.27 AMby harmke

    I love it. It’s great!

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    Jun 2, 2009, 07.18 PMby pooner123

    This is awesome. I would love to make a dress like it. About how much fabric did it require?

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    Jun 2, 2009, 04.27 PMby nattyjane

    yay! not at all blobby! good job!

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    Jun 2, 2009, 03.38 PMby cam557

    I’m in love with this dress… the colour is gorgeous!

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    Jun 2, 2009, 12.45 PMby cybersewer

    I absolutely LOVE this – so flattering and the tie really makes the dress I think. I’m really excited to try something made in jersey now, the stretchiness has made me nervous so far…

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    Jun 2, 2009, 10.53 AMby corra

    I love the tie! I think it adds so much, the problem with the waist seam turned out to be a blessing in disguise!

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    Jun 2, 2009, 10.50 AMby hajnika

    I loooove this simple and beautiful dress! You have created a great summer dress! I love that colour too!

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    Jun 2, 2009, 09.27 AMby bakainc

    this is my new favourite!!! I love everything about it – the cut on the top, the colour, the tie, the fabric. It’s simply beautiful. I’m going to go out asap ang pick up some jersey to make one for myself. One question though: on the top, did you line it with the same fabric? just wondering how you got such clean lines on the openings. THANKS!

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    Jun 2, 2009, 09.27 AMby harrill

    I love the orange, it’s so summery and the pleats I think ws a better choice with the belt, very nice.

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    Jun 2, 2009, 06.17 AMby kaitui-kiwi

    Ohhh seeing all these summery creations makes me curse the winter rain outside! I guess I will just have to file away all these great ideas for a few more months :) Your dress looks fabulously breezy, I love it! and great colour choice for your complection :)

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    Jun 2, 2009, 05.48 AMby djoule

    This is really a pretty dress !! I love it, and the headband as well :)

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    Jun 2, 2009, 02.24 AMby emlj

    i think this looks great!

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    Jun 2, 2009, 01.33 AMby constancek

    So seventies – in the best way ever. The pleats are very nice, and more flattering than gathers would have been. Very cute, anyway.

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