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Description
I had been wanting to make something retro since I saw Prada a/w collection 2011-12. I was holding this project in my mind up till now and finally finished.
I added darts around sleeve hem to make it a little puffy. This is my first try and I think it matches well with the retro dress. The skirt has tucks in front and back. This dress can also be worn as a coat :)
I couldn’t find nice buttons I imagined so I got these simple buttons dyed in the end.
Material Notes
Angola
Wool
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Aug 27, 2012, 08.40 PMby hardlyangel
So amazing! I love all your projects! You rock them all! ;)
Jul 13, 2012, 05.53 AMby Gabriela Alejandra
it`s so beatiful and perfect!!!
Feb 20, 2012, 12.00 PMby cottonrose
You look a million dollars!
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Feb 21, 2012, 10.19 AMby Jeyco
Thank you! and i hope you have a great time for your 40th wedding anniversary here in japan also spend fun time when you visit nippori :)
Feb 14, 2012, 05.29 PMby barona
Such a great job! Everything in it is perfect !
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Feb 14, 2012, 05.33 PMby Jeyco
thank you, barona!
Feb 14, 2012, 04.42 AMby Vanessa Leigh
Absolutely gorgeous! I love it and love that you made it in a heavier material to do double duty. Lovely!
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Feb 14, 2012, 09.55 AMby Jeyco
thank you! this material isn’t really heavy. I was actually making a coat with this fabric but i changed my mind in the middle of the process :p
Feb 13, 2012, 10.58 PMby peaches2218
This is really beautiful. It’s very flattering on you too!
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Feb 14, 2012, 09.44 AMby Jeyco
thank you for your comment!
Feb 13, 2012, 03.00 PMby kelepso
Very professional work. I like the fact that you drafted your own pattern. That’s impressive. I also like the fact that this project is versatile and you can wear it as a jacket or a dress. Great work!
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Feb 13, 2012, 04.05 PMby Jeyco
this is quite useful wear. i can go with any colors of footwear, bags, skirts, pants or groves I have:) thank you for your comment!
Feb 13, 2012, 04.52 PMby kelepso
Absolutely! You’ll look “RICH” no matter what :-)
Feb 14, 2012, 09.44 AMby Jeyco
thank you again, kelopso!
Feb 13, 2012, 07.43 AMby Itsbeensewlong
Absolutely positively Loooooove this dress! And the pattern….. You have done a fabulous job with it! Lou
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Feb 13, 2012, 12.05 PMby Jeyco
thank you for your comment. im glad you like my dress :)
Feb 13, 2012, 06.24 AMby Ralf Schmitz
dear jeyco! i am completley flashed by the beauty of this dress. it is both: elegant and stylish and i really really love the color and fit of it! BRAVO and thank you for sharing this!
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Feb 13, 2012, 12.02 PMby Jeyco
Your comment is so sweet, Ralf! it makes me get more motivated. im really glad to hear that from you. thanks alot!
Feb 13, 2012, 05.17 AMby smallone
one word, BEAUTIFUL!
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Feb 13, 2012, 11.54 AMby Jeyco
thank you!
Feb 13, 2012, 05.03 AMby chillwear
Just fabulous! Love everything about this look.
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Feb 13, 2012, 11.53 AMby Jeyco
thank you!
Feb 13, 2012, 01.42 AMby poppykettle
Your finishing looks impeccable and the style and single colour are very Prada-esq. It looks lovely on you!
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Feb 13, 2012, 11.53 AMby Jeyco
Single colour, its cream, that’s why it was hard to find matched color buttons. thanks for your comment:)
Feb 12, 2012, 10.55 PMby patti-r
Beautifully Sewn!!! Very Chic!!
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Feb 13, 2012, 11.46 AMby Jeyco
Thank you, patti-r!
Feb 12, 2012, 09.45 PMby joost52
Jeyco you are a goddess. This is, as usual, on a whole different level of awesome. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work, it’s so inspiring!
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Feb 13, 2012, 11.45 AMby Jeyco
Hello joost! I’m a goddess??? my goodness, im just a woman who love sewing though. Thanks alot!
Feb 12, 2012, 05.25 PMby Vanessa Velasquez
lovely dress or coat, really elegant and nicelly sewn. i really like it also your hair cut, so fancy!!!
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Feb 13, 2012, 11.40 AMby Jeyco
Thank you for your sweet comment. and im liking my hair cut too :p
Feb 12, 2012, 04.50 PMby lennert
Absolutely love this coat, great job!
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Feb 13, 2012, 11.36 AMby Jeyco
Thank you!
Feb 12, 2012, 04.22 PMby owlache
LOVE it! I love coat dresses :)
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Feb 12, 2012, 04.41 PMby Jeyco
Thank you!
Feb 12, 2012, 03.58 PMby adriprints
Beautiful work!
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Feb 12, 2012, 04.41 PMby Jeyco
Thank you!
Feb 12, 2012, 01.58 PMby Kasiorist
this is very pretty and stylish, the colour only makes it more elegant
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Feb 12, 2012, 03.19 PMby Jeyco
Thank you, Kasiorist!
Feb 12, 2012, 12.30 PMby merbecky
Excellent job! I love it – Did you draft your own pattern, or is this based on a pattern?
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Feb 12, 2012, 01.11 PMby Jeyco
I drafted my own pattern. Thank you for your nice comment.