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I used a pattern in order to get the cup size right for this dress. I used a kwik sew bra pattern just for the cup size and it fit perfectly! i had to adjust the pattern slightly because i didn’t want to have any unfinished edges on the inside or outside of the dress, and i didn’t include an under wire, instead i just sewed a double layer of bias tape where the under wire would have been. I made up the design for the rest of the dress…turns out i really, REALLY underestimated the amount of time it would take to create all the braids that i used on the dress!! I love the result though and it really does fit perfectly!
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I am not sure what the material is…it was about four dollars a yard and i fell in love with it for its color and what i consider to be a somehow feminine zebra print.
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Dec 22, 2011, 07.05 PMby efh1687
this dress is amazing!
Jan 11, 2011, 06.27 PMby noushka31
For the bra cup, did you just do multiple stitch lines to get that layered look or did you actually have many seams? It reminds me of that layered look bra that Madonna made famous- the pointy one?
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Feb 8, 2011, 07.30 AMby abiah88
hah I didn’t see that connection til now! I am not completely sure what your talking about, but the bra top was made out of about 9 pieces (not including lining or bias made out of the same material). I then sewed all the braids over the top, following it’s contours.
Jan 10, 2011, 04.35 AMby marinaglory
Wow! amazing texture & fit and that fabric is just great!
Jan 9, 2011, 11.03 PMby noushka31
that’s freakin amazing!! Love it
Jan 8, 2011, 05.00 AMby sewlame
This is amazingly gorgeous. You’re very talented. =)
Dec 16, 2010, 06.07 PMby luzziie
CUTE!!
Nov 27, 2010, 03.47 AMby rachelgren
I absolutely love this, fit and all! if i trusted myself, i’d try to recreate it for my new years trip to brazil. it would be perfect! how did you do the braids without having them fray? did you sew each individual cord and then braid them together?
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Nov 27, 2010, 06.22 PMby abiah88
thank you so much for your compliments!! and yeah, i did sew each individual cord. the braids took me almost as long as the dress itself! i cut about 24 strips of fabric, each about 3 inches wide, and then sewed them together, then made the one LONGG strip into a cord, and then divided it and made the braids! once the braid was done i also ironed it flat hoping to make it a little more edgy. you should give it a try!!
Nov 25, 2010, 01.47 PMby daughterfish
This is fantastic. Looks great!
Nov 24, 2010, 06.37 PMby fabricaddict
Wow your dress is amazing, those braids deserve a serious WELL DONE!!!
Nov 22, 2010, 06.48 AMby timtamz
The dress looks great!!
Nov 22, 2010, 03.25 AMby sunspot
Unique!
Nov 18, 2010, 03.05 AMby keichenberg
I lovev this dress! how did you construct the top?
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Nov 18, 2010, 09.25 PMby abiah88
there is a great kwik sew bra pattern that i used for the cup size (pattern 2489), and from there i just drafted my own pattern of sorts. i sewed on the braids after the top was completed, and then sewed the band and the bottom of the dress to the top. i would definitely recommend the kwik sew pattern!!
Nov 24, 2010, 01.10 AMby keichenberg
Thanks so much! What kind of material do you use for the structure?
Nov 17, 2010, 08.43 AMby zaarissima
soooooooooo beautiful!!! Great Idea!!!!
Nov 17, 2010, 03.53 AMby camilainarq
looooooooooooovely!
Nov 17, 2010, 12.58 AMby Zane Tanqueco
gorgeous!
Nov 17, 2010, 12.01 AMby jodieclark
Love, love, love! I wish I had the patience to make something like that.
Nov 16, 2010, 11.14 PMby olystyrene
You did a wonderful job! Stunning creation!
Nov 16, 2010, 11.02 PMby carottesauvage
I love your inventions!
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Nov 18, 2010, 09.18 PMby abiah88
thanks, that means so much! your inventions completely mesmerize me!
Nov 16, 2010, 09.07 PMby laceumbrella
Amazing!
Nov 16, 2010, 08.42 PMby lizah
I love it! You can really see how much work you’ve put in this dress with all the braids. Turned out really cute!
Nov 16, 2010, 06.44 PMby sew-me-the-money
this is beautiful. Well done! =)
Nov 16, 2010, 06.31 PMby janene
Just lovely. Shows dedication, creativity, attention to detail and stamina! So refreshing to see something so original. Thank you for sharing :-)
Nov 16, 2010, 05.36 PMby Maria Alejandra Curbelo Cal
BEAUTIFUL!
Nov 16, 2010, 04.28 PMby Erin E
Stunning! Well done!
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Nov 22, 2010, 08.18 PMby Erin E
I featured your dress on my blog :)
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Nov 16, 2010, 04.25 PMby corra
really lovely! great job!
Nov 16, 2010, 03.58 PMby deids
what a fit! text-book…. well done!
Nov 16, 2010, 03.45 PMby kristensaurus
wow! This is just lovely. It fits you absolutely impeccably, the fabric is very feminine, and I love love love the braids. Great job!