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This was made in July for my brother’s wedding reception, but then I got so busy with my own wedding preparations that I didn’t have time to take a picture in this dress hehe. I picked out this seafoam colour from our local fabric store, and modified the Danielle pattern so that it had a V-neck at the front and also a deep V in the back (I’m a sucker for V backs). There is also a folded accordion style embellishment on one side of the sleeve (not sure what’s the exact name for it).
For those who have requested, I’ve put up instructions on how to do the accordion/pleated embellishment. I’m not an expert in sewing, but I hope the instructions make sense and works for you as well too. Have fun and do share your projects if you use the technique in them!
Material Notes
Satin cotton mix
Difficulty
Novice
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Aug 2, 2011, 08.59 AMby sertyan
Hi HI! I couldn’t find your accordion tutorial, where did you upload it? Thanks
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Aug 2, 2011, 10.19 AMby woman
Hey Sertyan! :D U can click on the “Instructions” tab for the tute.. it’s a real simple one hehe :")
Jun 9, 2011, 09.45 AMby kelerabeus
just beautiful!
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Aug 2, 2011, 10.20 AMby woman
thank you kelerabeus! looking back at this project, i see a few improvements i can work on for future projects :D
Aug 2, 2011, 11.31 AMby kelerabeus
I know what you mean, I always fell the same way when I’m looking at my old projects :) guess that’s something that comes with the experience, but still this is an awesome looking dress!
Nov 21, 2010, 05.16 PMby rii
thos pleats are great, and that back is stunning!
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Nov 28, 2010, 06.15 AMby woman
thank you rii :-)
Oct 14, 2010, 04.31 PMby migalashill
Gorgeous!
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Nov 28, 2010, 06.16 AMby woman
i heart the danielle pattern :-)
Oct 12, 2010, 11.44 AMby charlotteauzou
Nice pleats on the shoulder. Really lovely !
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Nov 28, 2010, 06.16 AMby woman
thank you! it was an experiment that thankfully didn’t go wrong haha
Oct 11, 2010, 04.13 PMby woman
thanks everyone for the encouragement <3
Oct 10, 2010, 09.58 PMby luzie
Wow, that’s so beautiful! I would love to know how you did the folding part – it gives your dress a very unique look.
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Oct 11, 2010, 04.13 PMby woman
thanks luzie! i’ll put together some instructions and upload it here :D
Oct 14, 2010, 02.48 PMby woman
hey luzie, have uploaded the instructions here if u’re interested :-)
Oct 10, 2010, 04.17 PMby juebejue
aww, this dress is so cute and well made! i love the alteration and fabric color!
Oct 10, 2010, 04.17 PMby juebejue
aww, this dress is so cute and well made! i love the alteration and fabric color!
Oct 10, 2010, 03.33 PMby allygally
Nice pattern alterations and detail work. Did you make your purse to match also?
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Oct 11, 2010, 04.11 PMby woman
thank you! i wish i made that purse, but unfortunately i don’t have the skill yet.. hehe
Oct 10, 2010, 02.22 PMby libra-s
It’s very pretty and fits you perfectly!
Oct 10, 2010, 12.40 PMby skeeler
the embellishment is very interesting…a great dress!
Oct 10, 2010, 09.44 AMby janene
Lovely colour, lovely styling and the detail on the shoulder is gorgeous. Are you able to give any instructions for the ‘folding’?
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Oct 11, 2010, 04.09 PMby woman
hey janene, i accidentally marked your comment as inappropriate and i don’t know how to undo it
_" so sorry! butterfingers. anyway, thanks for the compliment! i’ll put together the instructions for the folding and upload it here :-)Oct 14, 2010, 02.48 PMby woman
hey janene, have uploaded the instructions here, hope they’re helpful to u :-)