southern winter

Added Jan 12, 2012

by oonaballoona

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Description

this dress was actually inspired by a safari birthday, but i think it works as a winter maxi (especially now that winter is totally F’ed up and it’s 60 degrees every third day.)

you can read more about the process & challenge at the sew weekly

i used cynthia rowley for simplicity, 2250, and what a COOL pattern this is— lots of weird darts and pleats and great instructions on exactly how to proceed. would have gone a lot easier if i hadn’t used this eyelet/mesh lace/crochet stuff— it was a bear to mark— but i’m happy with it! i’m in the middle of shortening it, as the maxi length was for the challenge.

more pics as well over at oonaballoona

Difficulty

Intermediate

Categories

Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Romantic, Vintage, Bohemian, Casual
Material
Cotton, Eyelet, Polyester

10 Comments

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    Feb 11, 2012, 05.24 AMby josephina

    The dress looks fantastic. Did you have to make any alterations for a strapless version, or is the elastic insert at back enough to keep it up? I’m about to make a summer version of this one myself.

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      Feb 15, 2012, 06.07 PMby oonaballoona

      thanks josephina! you know, i didn’t do the elastic insert, didn’t have any on hand! but i did do a waist stay, really simple.

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    Jan 13, 2012, 05.17 PMby tirrs

    I looked forward to see a new project of you, and as always it’s very nice! well done!

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    Jan 13, 2012, 12.11 PMby Mai-der

    Great job!! As always ;-)

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    Jan 13, 2012, 03.58 AMby runningwithscissors1

    I love it! Would definately be great for layering for winter.

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      Jan 13, 2012, 02.38 PMby oonaballoona

      yes, i imagined it with a blazer but didn’t have it with me when i took the photos :)

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    Jan 13, 2012, 01.40 AMby Lucypie

    Love it. I could wear that in winter here, with some strategic layers! Hmmmm… may need my own.

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      Jan 13, 2012, 02.38 PMby oonaballoona

      :) have you made it yet?

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      Jan 13, 2012, 06.38 PMby Lucypie

      Not yet! I cut out 17 patterns last weekend, so it’s coming……

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    Jan 13, 2012, 12.09 AMby LadyDanburry

    Oh girl. It is money!

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    Jan 12, 2012, 11.01 PMby laikadoll

    Loverly, as always! x

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      Jan 13, 2012, 02.42 PMby oonaballoona

      i swear your icon never fails…

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      Jan 13, 2012, 02.57 PMby laikadoll

      Haaahahaha!

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    Jan 12, 2012, 10.37 PMby tigger0580

    This dress is nice. You really have a mild winter when you already has 60 degrees. I love maxi dresses. Well done Oona.

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    Jan 12, 2012, 08.50 PMby patti-r

    Looks fantastic on you!!! Love your version of the pattern!!

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      Jan 13, 2012, 02.43 PMby oonaballoona

      thanks patti, it was a fun pattern to work with :)

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    Jan 12, 2012, 08.14 PMby wagnerrs

    This is adorable! I love the idea of a winter maxi dress.

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      Jan 13, 2012, 02.44 PMby oonaballoona

      yes, i hate putting the maxi dresses away, so i finally tried this one :)

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