i sort of combined the lydia pattern with the malissa pattern. this was supposed to have long sleeves, but i apparently have large arms, so i had to cut them down. =[
other than that, i like this. =] it was my first attempt with pleating, and i think i did well. =]
red shirting fabric, gold metallic bias tape
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Nov 18, 2008, 07.35 PMby Lise Petrauskas
This is really good looking and you did a great job on the pleats! And I, too, love the color!
Aug 2, 2008, 05.20 AMby glittermary
really great i LOVE the colour
Aug 1, 2008, 09.21 PMby taure
It looks really nice. I like the gold ribbon.
Aug 1, 2008, 10.12 AMby fabricaddict
very nice, the colour looks good on you