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Satin Cotton Eyelet Summer Shift Dress
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I spotted this Swiss satin cotton eyelet fabric in the Garment District and knew instantly that it would look great as a shift dress, my favorite silhouette. I thought that this would make a wonderful party dress for the rehearsal dinner of my upcoming wedding and decided to pair it with my new coral Prada patent leather pumps to add a pop of color. (And besides, I’ve always loved Miu Miu’s Spring 2006 RTW collection, filled with sixties dresses and coats in oversize eyelet.)
For me, the most meticulous part of making this garment was lining up the stripes during fabric layout and pinning to make sure everything would match up perfectly along the side seams and center back. I’m extremely happy with the results and can’t wait to wear it!
Material Notes
Satin cotton eyelet, cotton voile, 24" invisible zipper, coordinating thread
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Nov 7, 2012, 03.32 AMby Mtetar
Great fabric and color choice, it is very clean cut , Simple yet stylish. Thank you for sharing. Best, Mtetar
Oct 2, 2012, 03.32 PMby neama
Just beautiful, and love the shoes! Well done
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Oct 2, 2012, 04.12 PMby Jamie Lau
Thank you so much! I love the shoes, too!
Aug 4, 2012, 12.47 PMby carottesauvage
Congratulations on your wedding Jaimie! Have I met the lucky man already ;)? Beautiful dress, what an apetizer for the Big day garment!
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Aug 5, 2012, 03.47 AMby Jamie Lau
Thank you! And yes, you two have met! : )
Happy summer!
Aug 4, 2012, 05.02 AMby smallone
oooh! just lovely.
Aug 3, 2012, 09.01 AMby SassyT
One word. Class!
Aug 2, 2012, 03.19 PMby Grandcarr
Beautiful!
Aug 2, 2012, 02.44 PMby lesyoung
hi jamie
love the color and the look/style of the dress you made
how long did it take to make
les
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Aug 2, 2012, 04.22 PMby Jamie Lau
Thanks! In total, it probably took a day to complete.
Aug 2, 2012, 02.13 AMby Jodi Wade
Wedding preparations and rehearsal dinners. How exciting Jamie! Congratulations!! You look gorgeous
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Aug 2, 2012, 02.27 AMby Jamie Lau
Thanks, Jodi! I’m so excited!
Aug 1, 2012, 09.04 PMby ewellons
Fabulous dress. Love the orange shoes with it!
Aug 1, 2012, 07.53 PMby Debs Brinklow
I love the soft feminine feel of this dress, I love the lace overlay look.. it looks lovely on you, nice job..x
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Aug 2, 2012, 12.59 AMby Jamie Lau
Thank you! I’ve always wanted to use eyelet somehow and this was the perfect project for it!
Aug 1, 2012, 06.07 PMby eghbravo
I’m a big fan of shift dresses myself, I can’t have enough of them, and the subtle changes you made to the pattern made such a big difference. This dress looks fantastic on you! Congratulations and best wishes on your upcoming wedding.
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Aug 1, 2012, 06.50 PMby Jamie Lau
Thank you so much! Happy sewing!
Aug 1, 2012, 02.20 PMby wzrdreams
The fit is super and the fabric is perfect. Great job. Congratulations on your upcoming marraige!
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Aug 1, 2012, 02.34 PMby Jamie Lau
Thank you! I like your cap sleeve version as well. And congrats to you, too, on your engagement! I look forward to seeing your wedding dress design.
Aug 1, 2012, 03.22 PMby wzrdreams
Thanks Jamie!
Aug 1, 2012, 01.36 PMby daughterfish
Jaime, this looks fantastic on you! Love the cut and fabric choice. Great job!
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Aug 1, 2012, 02.35 PMby Jamie Lau
Thank you! It’s such a great silhouette.
Aug 1, 2012, 08.57 AMby Martch
Jamie, this is gorgeous!!! And the perfect dress for your rehearsal dinner. I love your styling, looks great on you!
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Aug 1, 2012, 02.36 PMby Jamie Lau
Thanks so much! I can’t wait to wear the shoes, too!
Aug 1, 2012, 05.42 AMby schnui
Gorgeous!!! So simple and elegant.
Jul 31, 2012, 11.32 PMby AlfieP
Bravo! L’eleganza armonizza perfettamente con la dolcezza della stagione estiva. Sono trasportati in un epoca più semplice.
Jul 31, 2012, 10.07 PMby trangtran
I love your dress. I have this pattern and some big eyelet. Maybe I will do something similar…. did you line the dress?
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Jul 31, 2012, 11.00 PMby Jamie Lau
Thank you! Yes, I lined the dress with cotton voile. Would love to see your version, too!
Jul 31, 2012, 08.36 PMby kess
I love the fabric! It’s great that you used such a simple pattern to compliment the fabric!
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Aug 2, 2012, 12.58 AMby Jamie Lau
Thanks! I’m thinking of doing the next one in maybe wool.
Jul 31, 2012, 08.01 PMby Mary Athey
fab dress and the fabric and style of the dress are very 60’s. its so nice on you x
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Aug 2, 2012, 12.57 AMby Jamie Lau
Thank you! Love the 60s!