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This is a dress made of stiff, thick polyester. I love working with polyester because it is light, easy to cut, easy to sew, does not crease and easy to wash and dry. There are, of course, disadvantages (such as cannot be worn when it is very hot outside) but there we go, it’s never too hot where I live.
I made this dress with my own pattern and I think I will try it again in a print fabric. The fabric itself is very old, at least 30 years old. It was definitely purchased in the 70s, in fact just like the fabric for the red and white deux piece I posted.
The photos illustrate the pattern very well, I believe the square neckline make it actual and elegant, although the fabric is not very pretentious.
Like other projects made from this fabric, fitting is excellent because of the stretch!
No zips or buttons!
I called the “Pippa” white dress :-)) because of the now famous rear in “that” white dress.
Material Notes
Thick, retro polyester, embossed pattern look
Difficulty
Novice
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Dec 26, 2011, 01.06 AMby Dayrar1983
wow, simply elegant. I love this dress. I would love to make this dress.
Nov 28, 2011, 11.24 PMby wildcatspow
This looks great! Really lovely!
Aug 7, 2011, 09.07 AMby poppykettle
Love it! Great fit too :)
Jul 26, 2011, 12.41 AMby vasgarcia
This is beautiful!
May 28, 2011, 03.38 PMby domestic-divaonline
I agree with everything you said about polyester. It also makes crisp lines. Really nice style and fit!
May 27, 2011, 11.10 PMby cantare
You look lovely! White will be the new black for some time :)
May 27, 2011, 12.17 PMby pamchar
The white fabric gives a sexy look to that simple dress and it suits you very well. I like it!
May 26, 2011, 08.10 PMby Irina Schwab
I never expected this response to this dress, I was so surpised! If anyone wants to make it, I promise I will try to post the drawing/pattern to assist.
May 26, 2011, 12.11 PMby northwestisbest
Looks great!
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May 26, 2011, 08.04 PMby Irina Schwab
Thanks a lot!
May 26, 2011, 11.49 AMby Dee Durrant
This is a very flattering dress on you….I’d love a no zip/no button dress! You’ll have to post the pattern.
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May 26, 2011, 04.21 PMby tinapickles
I second that! Please post the pattern information! This dress is too, too cute!
May 26, 2011, 08.07 PMby Irina Schwab
Many thanks for your comments. I will post the pattern, I have never posted a pattern, I will either make them from paper and scan or make a drawing.
May 26, 2011, 11.01 AMby hdk100
What a fab dress! White is always such a statement, I love it!
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May 26, 2011, 08.08 PMby Irina Schwab
Many thanks
May 26, 2011, 06.44 AMby ladylazarus85
great dress! hope you post the pattern, love the shape and the neckline. would definitely wear this myself :-)
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May 26, 2011, 08.08 PMby Irina Schwab
As above, I will try my best to see how I can post a pattern, never posted one before!
May 26, 2011, 04.36 AMby magdamagda
I’m a fan of “no zips no buttons” when possible! You put this cloth to such good use! Congrats on a great fitting pattern= great dress!
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May 26, 2011, 08.08 PMby Irina Schwab
Merci mult!
May 26, 2011, 02.12 AMby laha5822
Love this! I also loved Pippa’s dress and agree… no cause for poor reaction. Great work on this!
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May 26, 2011, 08.09 PMby Irina Schwab
Thanks x
May 26, 2011, 12.41 AMby Irina Schwab
Thanks, Leah. In fact I made it long time before the Royal wedding, there is no connection, really, and no source of insiration from that direction! Funny enough, I found Pippa’s dress quite pretty and decent, I do not understand the whole reaction.
May 25, 2011, 08.28 PMby leahfranqui
So nice! And much less scandalous then the original….