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Description
This was an emergency dress made 3 days before a wedding as the origional was unfit. It’s an exercise in adding folds to add interest, (in the collar), and adding details, (dino belt) to put some personality into a Simplicity pattern. (2338)
It was also an exercise in shape-shifting as I had to transition from a size 20 to a size 30 in this project to accomidate my sister’s unique shape.
Overall I would say that this classic plus-sized pattern helped us achieve the vintage feel we wanted in the time frame we had available.
Material Notes
I used a blended suiting. There was no description on the bolt, but it definately had a little spandex – 5%-10%. This was for added comfort.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Aug 16, 2012, 11.42 AMby redslippers
stunning!
Aug 16, 2012, 09.58 AMby sew4my3
I adore the flattering design of this dress and your sister looks absolutely beautiful! Well done!
Aug 16, 2012, 08.15 AMby SassyT
Lovely.
Aug 16, 2012, 02.11 AMby Court Baker
Thank you so much. It took a while to convince her that it wouldn’t be over the top, but I think it balances out her proportions nicely.
Aug 15, 2012, 11.46 PMby Mary Athey
Fab dress. The neckline’s great xx