i saw a dress similar to this in a mag and set about trying to do my version. the pattern was a simple two piece from an old burda mag circa 1995. i altered the neckline and draped a piece of fabric over it on my dress form dolly. i lined it in pink for a bit of contrast and got the side feathers in a store in belfast.
stretch jersey and a feather facinator used as an adorrnment
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Jan 4, 2013, 09.27 PMby vanessajp
Had to pop over and check out your projects, what a beautiful dress, looks great on you.
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Jan 4, 2013, 10.26 PMby Mary Athey
Thanks. Its great having clothes no.one else.has lol x
Dec 4, 2012, 07.20 PMby Dragica Perovic
wow,lovely dress and colour…
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Dec 4, 2012, 08.23 PMby Mary Athey
Thank you so much.xx
Dec 2, 2012, 09.39 AMby chula123
great job. Love this purple on you and the feathers give it a nice touch !
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Dec 2, 2012, 01.52 PMby Mary Athey
Thanks chula. I.could spend all day in.a haberdashers.lol x
Dec 1, 2012, 03.52 PMby jasmari
Beautiful dress! You are great as always…
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Dec 2, 2012, 01.51 PMby Mary Athey
Thank you for.your lovely comment x
Nov 29, 2012, 06.16 PMby zoeope
Very nice dress, lovely purple colour and I love you draping.
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Nov 29, 2012, 08.20 PMby Mary Athey
Thank you for your lovely comment its much appreciated xx
Nov 29, 2012, 03.58 PMby Irene Jones - Arias
Lovely dress Mary! The draped piece and feather flower are a very nice touch!
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Nov 29, 2012, 08.19 PMby Mary Athey
Thank you so much.it was my first time adding draping to my dress form without the aid of a pattern piece x
Nov 29, 2012, 06.10 AMby misumihaela
great dress and great colour and happy model :-)
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Nov 29, 2012, 06.13 AMby Mary Athey
thank you for your lovely comment. this is one of my favourite dresses x
Nov 29, 2012, 03.11 AMby Marusya Grace
Very nice Mary! I enjoy seeing all your fabulous work!
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Nov 29, 2012, 06.14 AMby Mary Athey
thank you. i love having clothes that no one else has as well x
Nov 28, 2012, 11.29 PMby schnui
Another great party dress. Your sewing machine must run hot all day long!!
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Nov 29, 2012, 06.15 AMby Mary Athey
thank you.i have to keep changing machines as i normally sew on my vintage ones ( i.ve 4 now) i used a fab jones machine my mum gave me in this x