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Description
This dress was inspired by the fabric, which I found at FineFabrics.com. I loved the colors, the painted pattern, and the fact that it was called “Paint Me a Maxi Dress.” It already knew what it wanted to be, and I was happy to listen. I found a pattern in my stash that I thought would lengthen well into a maxi, Vogue V8182, and launched into its construction. I had a bit of trouble with the ruched waistband and invisible zipper, but my persistence won out in the end. I couldn’t be happier with the end result!
You can read more on my blog, Sew Well.
Material Notes
Cotton and silk blend fabric and an invisible zipper.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
Credits
- Pattern
- Fabric
- Photography
My husband
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Feb 28, 2012, 06.07 AMby jalyman
beautiful!
Jan 19, 2012, 12.30 AMby raquel mf
Love it!
Sep 20, 2011, 05.14 AMby carolinesj
WOW!!!
Sep 20, 2011, 12.27 AMby elishar
Thank you for linking the fabric and pattern in your description.
Sep 19, 2011, 06.10 PMby assets
Lovely dress I too going on a trip and I want to make a suitcase full of dresses like these. Well done
Sep 19, 2011, 05.42 PMby zilredloh
It’s lovely! Glad you were able to tame the zipper on the bias fabric. :)
Sep 19, 2011, 10.00 AMby slinkykitten
Just lovely.
Sep 19, 2011, 01.46 AMby turtlegirl00
love it! i want to make a few maxi dresses for an upcoming trip—this is a great pattern. the fabric is wonderful too!
Sep 19, 2011, 12.29 AMby marlorcor
Beautiful print! It looks lovely. :)