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Here is my version of dress V from the Stylish Dress Book Vol 1. I love shirt dresses as they are so versatile and comfortable. So when I spotted a pattern for one in the Japanese pattern book I thought I would give it a try. I altered two parts of the dress. Firstly I raised the shoulder as I find that dropped shoulders broaden the look of my already broad shoulders (compared to my waist). Then I added gathers at the shoulder and created a cuff which also has gathers. I feel it gives the shirt dress more of a feminine feel to it. If I have any time (probably after christmas!) I would love to make another of the same in a light wool fabric for warmth and perhaps add a waist tie at the back so I can vary the look.
I’ve posted Instructions for the tunic and alterations on my blog here!:
http://bolacooperblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/stylish-dress-book-vol-1-how-to-make_23.html
Material Notes
green, brown white plaid
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Dec 30, 2010, 04.00 PMby adys
This is wonderfull dress! I love this style, seems great for colder days. Wish I could get plaid in dark colours. Very inspirational :-)
Dec 17, 2010, 10.08 PMby bola
Thank you all for your kind comments! Little wren I bought the book from Pomadour on etsy- she is really good, it’s worth getting!bx
Dec 16, 2010, 07.27 PMby tilshmil
Such a good job! I really love plaid, but have never sewn with it. It looks great on you.
Dec 16, 2010, 07.27 PMby otrotamal
this is amazing. i love it!
Dec 16, 2010, 05.58 PMby kimberleejean
Oh I love this. So very much!
Dec 16, 2010, 04.29 PMby littlewren
love the neckline, love the plaid, love the cut! wish I had that book too! you look wonderful in it!