I made the skirt of the dress with the fabric of a huge old dress that I bought for a couple bucks at a thrift store. I added the stretchy green velvety material for the bodice, used ribbon for the straps, and hand-sewed gathered netting around the bottom hem.
Novice
DIY
This one-piece garment is super-easy to sew – and can be styled in many different ways!
Sewing Lesson
Follow this sewing lesson to make yourself a perfect summer romper!
As Seen In
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Meg's Magazine Mash Up
In part two Meg sews the sleeves, attaches the neck band, installs the zipper, and finishes the hem!
Quick Tip
Tassels are a quick way to add extra decoration to your garments & they can be made into accessories
Oct 7, 2008, 10.02 AMby Galadriel F
Very pretty.
Oct 5, 2008, 08.14 PMby erdronen
this is very nice- i love the fabric combo as well as the interesting trims! great job!
Oct 5, 2008, 05.09 AMby sew4my3
Beautiful use of color! What a cute dress design as well.!
Oct 5, 2008, 02.15 AMby mjb14
I love your fabric combinations.