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Semi-formal Maxi dress
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I found a gorgeous scarf this past summer, but it was huge (over 5’ X 5’!!). I wanted to make something out of it, but didn’t want to cut it since it’s so gorgeous.
I used an old swimsuit top to free-hand the bust of the dress (out of some scrap denim) Then, all I had to do was sew the scarf straight on the bottom. The back has a tasteful key-hole that starts below the denim and ends at my lower back. Instead of cutting the scarf, I let the excess fall loosely in the back, and folded the extra at the bottom up about 3" for the hem.
It took me about 3 hrs to make (mostly because I free-handed the bust pattern) and I wore it to a gallery opening the next night.
Please note that my dressmaker’s form is bigger than I am, even on it’s lowest settings. So, I had the pin the dress to it when I took the pictures. It’s actually fits me perfectly.
Material Notes
the material the scarf is made out of snags very easily :(
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Sep 8, 2009, 07.58 AMby milkyway
you are a relly smart chick!! your dress looks gorgeousssssss is so beautiful I really like the fabric and the bustier idea is just top!! Really really well done, BTW the necklace is gorgeous too, it suits perfectly with the complete outfil
Sep 8, 2009, 01.15 AMby lala86
Wow! I like it so much! and looks great with the necklace.. such a great ethnic look. I wish I was taller so as to wear something like that without looking like a lamp.
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Sep 8, 2009, 01.45 AMby lewc88
Thanks! It’s all about that scarf, the pattern is so bold.
I wear that necklace with it a lot.
I only wish I would have had the foresight to make it just a little bit longer so that i can wear heals with it. I can only wear flats, but I still love it.