i’m totally loving this dress… i used new look 6776 and re-drafted the back of the dress so that the midriff extended to the back and to lower the back neckline. then i created a shirred back panel and omitted the zip.
more info and pics on my blog: notes from a mad housewife
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Aug 26, 2012, 11.18 AMby naama
It is one of those dresses which makes you smile when you dress them :) I love it!
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Aug 27, 2012, 01.30 PMby lisa g
yes, that’s it exactly… it makes me smile! thanks!
Aug 26, 2012, 10.25 AMby bernieandi
Gorgeous!
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Aug 27, 2012, 01.30 PMby lisa g
thank you!
Aug 25, 2012, 03.24 PMby mwelland
So adorable. I love the shirring and this style of bodice is very flattering on you!
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Aug 25, 2012, 08.18 PMby lisa g
thanks!
Aug 25, 2012, 08.49 AMby Mary Athey
Love the shirring!!! i must check.this out as i.m forever pulling.dresses up at the back. Fab x
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Aug 25, 2012, 08.19 PMby lisa g
thanks! i’m totally in love with shirring now!
Aug 25, 2012, 04.36 AMby katrinahueniken
I love the waistband and the piping and the gathers and and and… It’s just so cute!
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Aug 25, 2012, 08.21 PMby lisa g
thanks!