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Striped Linen Blend Celestina for Summer
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I didn’t alter this much; I made it very slightly longer, shortened the sleeves and added the cuffs/sleeve bands at my mother’s suggestion. And I added the neckline filler because it felt just a bit too low. I’m pleased with the way it turned out though the linen material is horrible to iron and doesn’t stay ironed more than a minute, as you can see.
Material Notes
My mother's old skirt which she didn't want - I unpicked it to turn it into another skirt but it had so much fabric I thought I would make it into a dress.
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My mum for the skirt and the sleeve suggestion.
My friend for the photography.
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Jan 20, 2010, 04.26 PMby judabra
I wouldn’t worry that the dress seems like it needs ironing – it looks gorgeous that way!
May 23, 2009, 06.32 AMby ink
Adorable!
Feb 22, 2009, 06.53 AMby sabriner
i agree with caitybek on the filler…and what she says about stores. the stripes really go well with the pattern. and linen is great! the more you wash it, the better it is. i have an old linen dress and it just feels like a soft blanket. haha.
Feb 15, 2009, 11.12 AMby caitybek
Pretty dress. I wish I had as much sewing ability - I suppose practice makes perfect tho. I like your idea of adding the filler in the neckline to keep it from being too low. Pretty much everything I find in stores these days could use some of that neckline filler! Keep up the good work!
Jun 30, 2008, 06.22 AMby marmota-b
The use of the stripes is really wonderful. A very original Celestina!
Jun 21, 2008, 02.25 AMby annk
Love it! Cool and summery looking.
Jun 13, 2008, 12.49 PMby jokerthelove
gorgeous. and I love the hat. I’ve been looking for one like it!
Jun 12, 2008, 07.07 PMby antigone
This is adorable! So quintessentially summer. I love how you switched the fabric to make horizontal stripes on the sash part! Great job!
Jun 12, 2008, 06.49 AMby katharinecrompton
Thanks. I tried to say that it was Celestina but it hasn’t come up…
Jun 12, 2008, 04.44 AMby maldrich
I love this dress! I also love linen and it’s lightness and wrinkly-ness. You did a wonderful job on this dress.
Jun 12, 2008, 01.35 AMby lybu
I like your version, looks so fresh and different than other Celestina’s. You should select this dress under the right pattern.
Jun 11, 2008, 11.26 PMby toupinette
fresh! that’s suits you very well!