I have based this dress on an original 50s dress found on Etsy.
Top: #117, Burda 3/2010
Bottom: half circle skirt
Soft, denim-like cotton (a gift from Piegatex.pl), stain bias tape
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Aug 27, 2011, 04.36 PMby chula123
Aug 26, 2011, 10.29 PMby Hugs-and-Kisses
WOW! I am in love with this dress! It is so immaculatley finished. I feel my projects have been put to shame!lol xxx
Aug 26, 2011, 08.39 PMby su-z
kokuryu, this is gorgeous! It is immaculately sewn and beautifully designed. How does the little petticoat work? Is it part of the dress or separate?
Aug 23, 2011, 10.01 PMby madrastra
I love it!!!!! All the 50´s look is perfect!!!! Congrat!!! You have taste, charme and style.
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Aug 24, 2011, 10.18 AMby kokuryu
Thank you so much, madrastra! :)
Aug 19, 2011, 09.36 PMby popbabe7
It’s always a pleasure to discover your projects, you are really talented and have lots of taste. This dress is just beautiful- something that wouldn’t be out of place in a fashion show.
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Aug 20, 2011, 10.08 AMby kokuryu
Thank you for your kind words, popbabe7! :)
Aug 19, 2011, 10.50 AMby crafty-cc
Super Beautiful :)
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Aug 19, 2011, 10.54 AMby kokuryu
Thank you very much, crafty-cc! :)
Aug 18, 2011, 03.43 PMby threadsquare
Stunning! The finishing, especially the secret bow, is gorgeous. And I love the placement you chose for the print :)
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Aug 18, 2011, 04.35 PMby kokuryu
Thank you so much, threadsquare! :)
Aug 18, 2011, 01.14 AMby papersparrow
absolutely stunning!! <3 it
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Aug 18, 2011, 09.00 AMby kokuryu
Thank you very much, Andrea! :)
Aug 17, 2011, 02.49 AMby marloncosta
Beautiful! Standing ovation!
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Aug 17, 2011, 03.15 PMby kokuryu
Thank you so much, marloncosta! :)
Aug 16, 2011, 02.21 PMby psychorat
It is beautiful! I especially love the effect, that one side is black, because of the fabric cut, that gives a nice contrast. Was that intended?
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Aug 16, 2011, 06.58 PMby kokuryu
Yeah, it was intended to be this way.
Thank you so much, psychorat! :)
Aug 16, 2011, 01.52 AMby The Tropical Sewist
Super, super, super! What a tour de force!
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Aug 16, 2011, 09.13 AMby kokuryu
Tkank you so much, alasmydear! :)
Aug 16, 2011, 01.18 AMby mollykatherine
So so stunning!! and look at those seams, my favourite thing in the world is a well pressed french seam, but i never thought of finishing it with a bow. Its very very impressive. I suspect your going to have a lot of fun wearing this one!
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Aug 16, 2011, 09.13 AMby kokuryu
Thank you very much, mollykatherine! :)
Aug 15, 2011, 09.57 PMby irist
Wow it looks gorgeous! Great job!!! Absolutely love the fabric!
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Aug 15, 2011, 10.02 PMby kokuryu
Thank you very much, irist! :)
Aug 15, 2011, 09.32 PMby joolz & joolz
Wow, very impressive. Love it: )
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Aug 15, 2011, 09.40 PMby kokuryu
Thank you very much, JOOLZ joolz JOOLZ! :)
Aug 15, 2011, 08.20 PMby sewtake2
Your dress is beautiful-I love the black and white colourway
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Aug 15, 2011, 08.22 PMby kokuryu
Thank you so much, sewtake2! :)
Aug 15, 2011, 05.48 PMby mlichtenwalner
Love this dress!
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Aug 15, 2011, 05.55 PMby kokuryu
Thank you so much, mlichtenwalner! :)
Aug 15, 2011, 05.31 PMby scuffsan
Amazing dress! Love it!
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Aug 15, 2011, 05.32 PMby kokuryu
Thank you so much, scuffsan! :)
Aug 15, 2011, 04.42 PMby Priscilla Folley
I always love everything you make, but I can’t believe how well made this is! congratulations x 1,000!!!
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Aug 15, 2011, 04.46 PMby kokuryu
Thank you very much, Priscilla! I’m glad you like my projects :D.
Aug 15, 2011, 04.29 PMby tirrs
I’m in love with your dress! amazing!
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Aug 15, 2011, 04.46 PMby kokuryu
Thank you so much, tires! :)
Aug 15, 2011, 04.04 PMby Ralf Schmitz
this is such a lovely dress and sooooooo well made! i am totaly impressed!!
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Aug 15, 2011, 04.45 PMby kokuryu
Thank you for your kind words, Ralf! :)
Aug 15, 2011, 03.39 PMby teresa5562
WOW
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Aug 15, 2011, 04.45 PMby kokuryu
Thank you, teresa5562! :)
Aug 15, 2011, 03.25 PMby runningwithscissors1
What a beautiful dress! I love the fabric and you did a wonderful job on the details (thanks for showing them off!).
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Aug 15, 2011, 03.26 PMby kokuryu
Thank you so much, runningwithscissors1! :)
Aug 15, 2011, 01.25 PMby lennert
Looks beautiful on you! Love the fabric…
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Aug 15, 2011, 01.25 PMby kokuryu
Thank you for your kind words, lennert! :)
Aug 15, 2011, 12.53 PMby lyrameneses
Super cute!
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Aug 15, 2011, 12.54 PMby kokuryu
Thank you so much, lyrameneses! :)