Burda Style For people who sew
plaid back-to-school dress
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You can call me a dressmaker. My girlfriend Jamie and I are very happy with how this one came out. The fabric was a little easier to work with than the last dress; the result being that this dress has a more finished look.
It’s another bodice top, but this one has an A-line Skirt. I put two trouser style pockets in the skirt. I had never made pockets before; I studied a pair of my pants to understand their construction. Jamie loves how big they are.
I finished the dress in time for Jamie to wear it to the wedding of a couple of our friends.
This will probably be my last project for a while. I’m uploading it from school, and I didn’t take my sewing machine along for the semester. Mistake? maybe…
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Oct 25, 2009, 02.43 AMby gedwoods
This is a very cute dress, it worked out really well. It’s great to see how your projects are evolving!
Sep 19, 2009, 01.57 AMby apvolek21
This is way cute, I love it!
Sep 17, 2009, 05.52 PMby ink
This dress is adorable. Honestly it is the perfect dress.
Super everything!
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Nov 18, 2009, 10.25 PMby petit.mouton.bleu
j’aime trop aussi!!! i agree!
Sep 17, 2009, 04.46 PMby amyloux
Such a cute dress – looks great :)
Sep 16, 2009, 05.06 PMby Polychromatin
Very cool dress and the tights rock :)
Sep 16, 2009, 04.57 PMby Lunatepetal
love it!
too bad that you didn’t bring your sewing machine with you!
Sep 16, 2009, 02.32 PMby JuM
not to mention your girlfriend is gooooogeous.
looks well done, and the colour is great, and the fitting, and everything.
go fetch your sewing machine any weekend and make more. GO!
Sep 16, 2009, 01.27 PMby alazycalm
It looks great – you make me want to work with a plaid! Also, I heart tights!
Sep 16, 2009, 07.04 AMby CarotteSauvage
Great outfit and colour palette!
Sep 16, 2009, 04.38 AMby verypurpleperson
I love the dress and the whole outfit! She must be very happy!
Sep 16, 2009, 04.00 AMby florean-fortescue
Very cute, I like your purple tights too!