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A summer dress made from a pretty lavender duvet cover I got for $3.99 at the thrift shop. I honestly cannot stop scouring thrift stores for cheap fabric! I used a very easy vintage pattern I won on ebay — Simplicity “Jiffy” series, #7520. To spice things up, I used a contrasting floral fabric for the inset. I shortened the length so I’d have a sassier, poofier skirt, but didn’t do a very good job creating an even hem, so the back is visibly shorter than the front. Woops. I’m hoping maybe I’ll start a trend? Anyway, if it really gets to me I’ll just have to shorten the front to even out. Overall, I’m happy with the outcome of this quick and easy project.
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Thrift store duvet cover. 100% cotton.
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Jun 5, 2009, 08.20 AMby madebymanda
I have the same pattern. I love your interpretation!!! Very cute!
Jul 18, 2008, 08.34 AMby olyaboieru
Such a nice dress!
Jul 15, 2008, 08.47 AMby toupinette
very cute!!!!
Jul 14, 2008, 05.40 PMby karencilla
oh maya! this looks beautiful!!!, i wish i could find patterns here in Panama, specially like these. Btw, you cut your hair?? it looks gorgeous!
Jul 14, 2008, 02.00 PMby camilaustral
pretty! you look great
Jul 14, 2008, 10.26 AMby nenasew
I like your dress a lot. The back is beautiful. I am going to have to try thrifting soon.
Jul 14, 2008, 09.13 AMby fabricaddict
So pretty! and i love what you did with the floral inset!
Jul 14, 2008, 08.35 AMby polychromatin
Looks so nice! Really great result!
Jul 14, 2008, 07.59 AMby nikkiclare68
Oh, I really love this dress!! Another great creation!
Jul 14, 2008, 05.09 AMby maldrich
Darling. I love the lopsided hem. It makes me feel like I’m not the only one who does them… and wears them too :D
Jul 14, 2008, 03.20 AMby serendipity
I really like your dresss. The colour suits your fantastic. The insert is great.