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Attempt to copy a Gunne Sax 2 dress w/o a pattern & 1,000 miles from the recipient who lives in KY. Dress had fit & feel of a kid glove, with gathered front center panel…actually, worth every penny for store bought!!!!
Before I left KY for RI, I traced around outer edges of original dress which has gentle hourglass curves.
Fabric was remnant Raven had from a favorite school project about India-really pretty shade.
I did not know how to evenly gather this slippery material, so decided to attach narrow elastic as I joined the 3 front panels. It seemed to work & left a scalloped edge at hemline. Darts were placed on each side of zipper in center back.
I made shoulder straps with encased elastic to be certain they would stay in place. It seemed upper edge was skimpy, so I added another strip of elastic encased in fabric around top edge. The original had a huge bow in center, but, I had no luck recreating that detail.
This project began the end of June after trip to Kentucky. Returning to visit a week ago-I was able to present the attempt to Raven. Left a nor’easter at home to find it 29 degrees here in the a.m. & Halloween festivities in motion, time passage evident. Party dress is w/o season, or so I am saying!
Idea was to let a thirteen year old know that the sewing machine I keep at her home might someday be fun to use.
Photos taken by Raven’s friend, Abbi. The reverse side of dress has typical sheath fit. It worked, so I am keeping the drafted pattern for reference.
Having a perfect model certainly makes all seem better.. Now, that IS lucky for me!
Material Notes
Rayon, polyester mix remnant. Zipper, elastic, thread.
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Nov 22, 2011, 03.21 PMby mixtlii
What a pretty dress, and such a cute model! Good luck with teaching sewing!
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Nov 22, 2011, 10.42 PMby seasidelaundry
I am anxious for her response to seeing your Summer Tree Skirt & Cherry Crop Top! That may help ease the bumpy start! Prettier than store bought!
Nov 6, 2011, 01.22 PMby becia
Very pretty dress, and the model too :)
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Nov 8, 2011, 01.01 PMby seasidelaundry
Exactly what I meant about thinking I need a month to accomplish making something.
My 2012 resolution is: “Be as productive as Becia!”
Nov 1, 2011, 03.34 PMby zaarissima
Raven looks so beautiful in her new Party-Dress! great work!!!
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Nov 8, 2011, 12.58 PMby seasidelaundry
Thank you to one who had to “listen” to my worries about ever completing project.
You really helped!
Oct 31, 2011, 02.48 PMby seasidelaundry
Thank you. Last night Raven asked if we could get machine out to make a tee shirt…so mission accomplished.
Oct 30, 2011, 08.04 PMby almatinka
So glad to “see” you again! :-) And Raven looks beautiful in her new dress! You did a great job with the gathering I think and the fit is very good too!