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I made this simple gown from a deep blue rayon.
The skirt part is just a semi circle sewn together in the back which gives it a great drape. I was going to make a full circle, but I did my math wrong with my pregger brain at the store, and only had enough for a semi circle (FYI, if you want to make something like this, you need a wide bolt (60+ inches, and buy 3.5 yards if you want to use semi circle for a maxi, 7 if you want to do a full circle!).
The top is a basic cut (newlook 6589) with elastic in the back. To make it more interesting, I made bias tubes and criss crossed them, though I dont know if I love that design… Its a pain to maintain and I really should iron it to make sure that they are flat.(I was too lazy to do so for even a photoshoot. I guess I should forget about it for regular wear!)
All in all though, its a really comfortable dress. I really love the drape! I dont have any dressy events coming up, but with a little sweater I can dress it down enough for everyday wear!
Material Notes
Rayon
Difficulty
Novice
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Sep 11, 2011, 05.12 PMby juebejue
thank you everyone! im thrilled that you like it!
Sep 11, 2011, 12.34 PMby Jodi Wade
Gorgeous. I love the criss cross back and that colour is beautiful on you.
Sep 10, 2011, 03.15 PMby liliashp
So beautiful! Such a chic and glamorous dress- I love it!
Sep 9, 2011, 10.32 PMby mojo elgin
Love it! You’re a very pretty pregnant. (I was always more of the blob type:)
Sep 9, 2011, 06.36 PMby janene
Gorgeous. A very glamourous maternity dress! I wouldn’t worry about the straps not being straight. They look fine as they are.
Sep 9, 2011, 05.53 PMby Alili
Beautiful dress! I love the color
Sep 9, 2011, 04.51 PMby juliethea
Love it! There needs to be more maternity dresses this gorgeous! I know I loved wearing maxi dresses in the heat since both of my babies were born in the summer!
Sep 9, 2011, 04.00 PMby eunnyjang
You look fantastic, and the dress is awesome!
Sep 9, 2011, 11.42 AMby robygiup
The thing I like the most of this dress is the criss crossed back!!! Great job, it looks so comfortable!
Sep 9, 2011, 11.17 AMby merbecky
This is beautiful, great job! Also, you look beautiful.
Sep 9, 2011, 10.10 AMby daisylynn
It looks lovely, and so do you! Seeing gals twirling their pretty skirts always makes me happy. :-) I’m sure the skirt swings beautifully when you walk.
Sep 9, 2011, 09.10 AMby junespoon
very dramatic – i love it!