Used Burda Young pattern 8123 which is actually the same as the zoe pattern just a different version. Check it out -
http://www.burdafashion.com/en/Patterns/young_fashion/8123_Dress_technical_drawing/1270778-1172169-1172177-1249893-1249895.html
I cut the pattern a couple of sizes too big so that it would be more shift like. I also cut the neckline differently to make it deeper and rounder. Once I had sewn in the bust darts I arranged some old pieces of ribbon I had across the bodice and then sewed them in place. I didn’t bother with facings, just sewed some bias binding around the neck and arm holes. Finished in two days!
Black cotton/polyester; Old pieces of coloured ribbon; Black bias binding
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Mar 10, 2009, 04.50 PMby lovemelovemyshoes
That’s a lovely dress! I love the ribbons.
Mar 9, 2009, 01.35 PMby lyndi
fabulous dress – i love it:)
Mar 9, 2009, 09.40 AMby Polychromatin
I like the 80ies-look of it, great job!
Mar 9, 2009, 05.47 AMby LYBU
Nice. The bias are great idea.
Mar 8, 2009, 06.57 PMby camilaustral
great idea!
Mar 8, 2009, 05.21 PMby LaurenceBibeau
WOW :)
Mar 8, 2009, 04.13 PMby pumpkinpatches
very cool! Ribbons add a nice touch!