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A dress constructed for a Sew Weekly challenge, “Pretty as a Picture.” The idea was to use a piece of art as inspiration. I used Andy Warhol’s Marilyn screen pints as inspiration. The fabric pretty much drove my choice of artist (doesn’t hurt that I kinda love Warhol anyways). The fabric reminded me of the multi-colored prints and the way they’re kind of off-kilter just a bit. I attempted to channel Marilyn Monroe in pattern choice… I don’t know how well that worked out.
I used Simlicity 2248 and a cotton fabric that was gifted to me. I made the usual FBA adjustment (so easy on princess seams!) which meant I had to, for this pattern, adjust the waist just a tiny bit. I omitted the zipper for now. Used my blind hem foot on my sewing machine for the first time!
Material Notes
Cotton fabric, Simplicity 2248
Difficulty
Intermediate
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May 2, 2012, 09.25 PMby asanderson
I love that dress! I like your choice of color and it’s very flattering.
Mar 11, 2012, 10.38 AMby flowergirl22
its so You, so summer I am awaiting you,, oh wow,, so cute
Mar 7, 2012, 06.03 PMby leahfranqui
I love the color, really nice!
Mar 7, 2012, 10.15 AMby jadealamode
great choice in fabric.It looks quite good on you!!
Mar 7, 2012, 09.26 AMby soozy
What a great fabric and a beautiful dress. I think you’re very brave daring to wear such bold colors and beautiful prints. I adore those fabrics, but I’m afraid wearing them myself.
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Mar 7, 2012, 04.19 PMby tinapickles
Truth? I’m very much so a black and grey kinda girl. Though I do love to spice it up with a (very, very, very, VERY) small dash of color! This is definitely… colorful.
Mar 7, 2012, 03.51 AMby pink-cornelia
so pretty! love it!