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Going through my grandma storage container and saw this lovely print , I quickly asked her for it and with several PLEASE!!! she finally gave it to me. I so wanted to make something very cute out of it, hoping she will not be disappointed. She told me that she got it from her friend who spent two weeks in Paris, hence the name of this project
This is a two piece: a top and a skirt. The top is of a turtleneck collar with a folded effect looking like a wing. It has tucks on the front neck edge and mini raglan sleeves. Invisible zipper at the back.
The skirt is flared with an added asymmetrical front flounce and two side pockets. The skirt is my own draft design and the top was inspired by a dress in BurdaStyle 8/2011.
I think the look is so sophisticated and really portrait how the Paris women would dress. It has class and is very polish. I am really pleased of how the look turned out and really thank my grandma for giving me this lovely fabric.
I think I will make this style again but in a dress instead of separates with very slightly different variations because everybody thinks it is a dress.
Material Notes
3 1/2 yds silky type fabric for free flow movements
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Nov 22, 2012, 04.27 AMby leeavent
This is fantastic! Love the top, love the skirt, looks great on you!
Nov 19, 2012, 08.35 PMby kisses
Thanks everyone for your nice comments. I am really glad that you all liked it :-)
Nov 18, 2012, 10.29 AMby barmaglot
Lovely fabric! I thought it was a dress first..
Nov 16, 2012, 12.08 AMby bethmaryharley
Beautiful as always! The collar is so unusual and fabric looks like a dream to wear! :)
Nov 15, 2012, 06.34 PMby Mtetar
It Flows well, great Fall Color, does look like a dress, and it is beautifully made. Thank you for sharing. Best, Mtetar http://www.projectsbyMtetar.wordpress.com
Nov 15, 2012, 06.16 PMby tejka
you look awesome!!
Nov 15, 2012, 09.37 AMby freakusbzzz
Lovely dress.
I hope my daughter doesn’t become a sewer… cause she’ll be stealing all my lovely fabric!
Nov 15, 2012, 09.29 AMby Mary Athey
Oh kisses this is simply fabulous!! the colour and design are gorgeous on you. well done x
Nov 15, 2012, 08.36 AMby milka83
very very nice, good job;)
Nov 15, 2012, 07.42 AMby MientjiB
Wow! This is stunning – the print, the neckline, the raglan sleeves, the double skirt – and it suits you so well! Enjoy it :-)
Nov 15, 2012, 07.00 AMby misumihaela
great dress and great playing with it!
Nov 15, 2012, 06.34 AMby schnui
Absolutely love this outfit. Well done.