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I think it’s about time that I start challenge myself with something else than dresses. I do have plenty of dresses, but it’s so hard to stop… And I have been looking for a pattern like this for quite a while, and I was extremely happy to find this. I constructed the skirt instead of using the pattern, in order to get the 3/4 circle skirt (which I just love!) and added pockets (of course). Next time I use this pattern (and there will be a next time), I will cut out some of the pattern at the front forming the “tuck” to make this a little smaller. There is too much fabric in the front loop now, and I didn’t manage to tuck it properly. This was meant to be a more or less everyday dress, to be used with a cardigan, but the gorgeous, shiny cotton sateen makes this more formal. Still love it though, and for once I put lining in. I guess that also adds up with the formal feeling.
The pattern is New Look 6699, downloaded from sewing Patterns
Material Notes
Cotton sateen and polyester lining
Difficulty
Novice
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May 19, 2013, 10.44 PMby Sara Álvarez
This is awesome!
May 20, 2011, 06.18 PMby tirrs
its lovely. i love this kind of dresses
May 3, 2011, 09.19 PMby daughterfish
I love this! And it’s so flattering!
Apr 7, 2011, 03.47 AMby gellyk
Wow, it looks great !!
Nov 11, 2010, 08.38 PMby lkeogan
This dress is gorgeous. You look amazing :)
Oct 14, 2010, 05.27 PMby Frances Boero
oh, wow! Just realized – I have this pattern at home! I’m way excited to try it now. LOVE the circle skirt!!!
Oct 14, 2010, 05.26 PMby storres56
What a beautiful dress perfectly worn.
Oct 14, 2010, 05.20 PMby Frances Boero
Adorable!
Oct 14, 2010, 05.04 PMby woman
superrloveee!
Oct 14, 2010, 01.17 AMby momsgotanewhobby
I do believe it is time to update your difficulty level from novice to reallllly skilled! This is a great dress, looks like it came from a high-end boutique. very nice.
Oct 13, 2010, 08.12 PMby latulipenoire
Fantastisk! You styled it so well and I love the contrast in the lining. Just gorgeous!
Oct 13, 2010, 07.10 PMby groovymama
Den er fantastisk – du ser skøn ud…kram fra en anden kjole-elsker :-)
Oct 13, 2010, 06.03 PMby srl1980
You are so talented! Looks lovely as always! Flinke venninnen min… :-)
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Oct 13, 2010, 06.05 PMby frkbustad
Takk søte du! :) Denne versjonen blir det nok flere av…
Oct 13, 2010, 04.43 PMby zozowahine
You look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stunning dress, I bet you’ll wear for years and years. xxx
Oct 13, 2010, 08.38 AMby ichigogirl
Super pretty, and very 1950’s! Perfect for dancing, I recon :-)!
Oct 13, 2010, 04.07 AMby nessys
You look so gorgeous in this little number Honey! Just lovely. I wanna see this one in polka dots! xxx
PS – Life is not worth living without dresses!
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Oct 13, 2010, 05.06 AMby frkbustad
Thank you! This will be done in polka dots also! And it’s true – what would life be without dresses? According to my plans now, my life will be merely only dresses!
Oct 12, 2010, 08.54 PMby pixelink
dresses… you can never have enough and this is a darling creation <3
Oct 12, 2010, 08.28 PMby runningwithscissors1
What a fun little dress! Love it!
Oct 12, 2010, 08.13 PMby kimboat
you look so fantastic, love it!
Oct 12, 2010, 06.17 PMby margif513
I love it! I wonder if I could alter it abit for someone a “little” older……..
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Oct 13, 2010, 05.25 AMby frkbustad
If you think the bust piece is too challenging, you could make the front loop a little longer, or even make it without the loop. The shoulder strap could also be very nice if they were broader, covering more of the shoulders. But why cover up the beauty of age? Wear a bolero and keep the front piece as it is, if you feel too naked?
Oct 12, 2010, 04.32 PMby gaviccaabri
Wow, that’s very very nice : )
Oct 12, 2010, 04.13 PMby loves2sew555
This dress looks great on you. Absolutely beautiful!!!
Oct 12, 2010, 04.08 PMby helluvaguy
It’s oh so beautiful. Absolutely stunning.
Oct 12, 2010, 03.49 PMby lizah
really sweet dress! and I know what you mean, I can’t stop making dresses either ;)
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Oct 12, 2010, 03.51 PMby frkbustad
Good to know I’m not the only one… I’ll make this one in red, Hawaiian print, polka dots…
Oct 12, 2010, 03.39 PMby BeYou TiFul
I know dresses are just so much fun to make! This is beautiful!!