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First of all: I don´t want to copy squirrellypoo´s Glastenburry dress!
Everytime when I was at IKEA, I saw this cool fabric and I thought “Why can´t it be a normal fabric?! Why it is a shower curtain?” And some day I saw it at the repository(?) for half the price. And so I must take it with me ;)!
I used the pattern from Burda Moden Maganzin 5/2007 number 124C, cause I sewed a dress for my sister with this pattern (pics come later).
I add a cotton lining for more wearing comfort. The shower curtain is to 50% cotton and to 50 % poleyster. So not a normal one. Feels like a normal fabric, but it has a coating for keep away the water, so I feel better with a cotton lining.
I modified the pleats, I sewed them about 10 cm on the dress, I think it looked better on me this way. I also cross the straps
I make a bag too. I was inspired by the bag patterns from ottobre design.
Material Notes
shower curtain from IKEA (50% cotton, 50% polyester);
cotton for the lining
Difficulty
Novice
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Aug 30, 2008, 08.15 AMby kamelia
Very very nice dress…, and what a funny idea with the choice of fabric…, your result is great!!
Jun 25, 2008, 02.29 AMby carolinesj
WOW!!!! Your dress is beautiful!
Jun 24, 2008, 09.09 AMby smvphotography
wow! you’re busy! lovely dress. ikea is awesome!
Jun 8, 2008, 02.39 AMby moti133
so excellent. great dress and bag. proffessinal dress.
Jun 5, 2008, 04.03 AMby ursy87
Beautiful – as always, what a great use of fabric that most people would not think of using!
Jun 4, 2008, 02.25 AMby milkyway
Hello, what a coincidence, I’ve just finished yesterday the same pattern, I am going to upload the picture, it is a very nice dress, super easy
Jun 3, 2008, 11.41 PMby flower80
Great dress and it fits perfect !!!!
Jun 3, 2008, 07.13 PMby jj1
This is my fav. dress pattern, you did a great job. I have not yet found the right fabric. Congrats.
Jun 3, 2008, 06.47 PMby wendyxo
This is gorgeous! Congratulations.
Jun 3, 2008, 08.35 AMby mmmrphs
Beautiful dress! I like how you altered the pleats- it’s lovely. And the crossover straps! Well done.
Jun 3, 2008, 08.22 AMby adgentry
It looks great! The pleats are perfect; and the style flatters you.
Jun 2, 2008, 09.58 PMby juebejue
it looks very elegant! i wish i can make one that fit this well! and hey! its also a rain dress! :D
Jun 2, 2008, 06.21 PMby emrichkh
Looks awesome! I love that you used a shower curtain…great conversational piece. The more I see people making dresses from the Burda magazines the more I know I have to get my hands on one!
Jun 2, 2008, 04.15 PMby yoshimi
Stunning dress. It fits you perfectly!
Jun 2, 2008, 01.02 PMby vanessa
Wonderful fit and fabric. And if it rains, your dress will still look great!
Jun 2, 2008, 12.40 PMby olyaboieru
I like it very much! And don’t worry, one of my dresses is made of the cheapest fabric for shits and everybody asks me where can they buy this dress ;) So, yours looks great! :)
Jun 2, 2008, 11.26 AMby mandypandy
Great dress! I love the pleats!!
Jun 2, 2008, 10.10 AMby squirrellypoo
awesome dress!! I’m so happy I inspired you! :D
Jun 2, 2008, 10.05 AMby lcavagnolo
Very cute!
Jun 2, 2008, 07.57 AMby antigone
Drop dead gorgeous! It fits you perfectly and you look stunning! Great job! (I love the sunglasses too!!!!!)
Jun 2, 2008, 07.21 AMby polychromatin
Wow, it looks so cool! You should definitely make more dresses, they suit you perfect!
Jun 2, 2008, 07.19 AMby nikkiclare68
So pretty!!
Jun 2, 2008, 06.27 AMby carottesauvage
Beautiful dress, the fabric is great!
Jun 2, 2008, 06.22 AMby imvisible
beautiful! fits perfect!
Jun 2, 2008, 06.14 AMby christine-1
it’s lovely!
Jun 2, 2008, 01.57 AMby naughtylittlepony
Wow that is amazing, I love that it is waterproof! and the bag is too. I agree with everyone else; beautiful fit and fabric. You’re a star!
Jun 2, 2008, 01.26 AMby lybu
Your dress looks amazing. Perfect fit. I love the colour of this fabric ( too bad it is not 100 % cotton )
Jun 2, 2008, 12.39 AMby toupinette
okay, this dress is great, retro and modern. It’s fit you perfectly. Now, i’ m jealous ;-)))
Jun 2, 2008, 12.36 AMby queenb
Stunning dress! And I love that fabric! I would have never thought of using Ikea fabric to make me something to wear.
Jun 2, 2008, 12.28 AMby susisonne
Your dress looks amazing! It fits you perfect and your outfit looks very elegant! Cute bag.