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I was over the moon when I came across this fabric 4 months ago in an Op Shop. It was origionally in the form of a round table cloth with a garish blue tassle trim – I fell in love! I adore the blue roses, they’re so bright and colourful they almost jump out of the fabric at you. I tucked it away in my fabric stash, waiting for the perfect project but 4 months past and I still had not used it – it was time for action! I pulled out an old friend, an amalgamtion of Retro Butterwick #B4792 and a bodice front from a miscellaneous early sixties pattern. I also used this pattern for my “Cherry on Top Frock” ( http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/the-cherry-on-top-frock ) And this was the final product. Its a simple pattern, fitted bodice, full shirt (this time I shortened it) and a zip up the side.
I’m very pleased with the way it turned out and have place it on high rotation in my current wardrobe.
Material Notes
A brilliant table cloth I found at the Op Shop – Maybe Poly Cotton?
Difficulty
Novice
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Sep 21, 2011, 09.34 AMby Laura Morgan
this is divine!
Apr 5, 2011, 12.58 AMby mnavoy
AMAZING printed fabric! I love this dress
Jan 1, 2011, 10.54 AMby aakmensah
very inspiring!!!!!
Dec 8, 2010, 08.09 PMby sewaholic
Gorgeous! Love the fabric, I’m so impressed it went from being a tablecloth to a beautiful floral dress! Well done and I’m not surprised it’s on high rotation in your wardrobe! :)
Nov 16, 2010, 12.33 AMby olystyrene
I love this dress! That fabric was a great find!
Nov 11, 2010, 06.50 PMby lkeogan
This dress is AMAZING!
Nov 11, 2010, 11.56 AMby baubo
That print is so gorgeous and I love the shape of the dress! Well done!
Nov 11, 2010, 09.38 AMby nikkishell
what an amazing dress! Great job finding such a fabulous tablecloth. :)
Nov 11, 2010, 03.02 AMby strawberrypancakesbykim
I love the back!
Nov 10, 2010, 06.35 PMby tashmopolitan
Amazing!
Nov 10, 2010, 05.44 PMby ellohdesign
so bright and pretty! great pick.
Nov 10, 2010, 03.54 PMby pampula
The fabric is so lovely! looks very good on you:)
Nov 10, 2010, 01.06 PMby seersuckersally
Kudos! Beautiful dress and it looks like it fits you perfectly.
Nov 10, 2010, 10.34 AMby u120418
OMG – very jealous of your find! Beautiful dress!
Nov 10, 2010, 10.12 AMby ghainskom
Adorable! Are you wearing it with a petticoat?
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Nov 10, 2010, 09.18 PMby mollykatherine
Thanks Ghainskom! Yes, i’m actually wearing a short tuelle pettiskirt underneath because being a table cloth, the fabric was suprisingly weighty!
Nov 10, 2010, 09.20 AMby aggelicat .)
You look great!!
Nov 10, 2010, 08.19 AMby tilly-vanilly
Beauuuuuuuuutiful! You’ve done a good job positioning the flowers in the right places.
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Nov 10, 2010, 09.19 PMby mollykatherine
Thanks Tilly Vanilly P.s love your blog! Blog crush : )
Nov 10, 2010, 05.13 AMby Melissa Williams
I love this! Great job!
Nov 10, 2010, 04.05 AMby pumpkinpatches
that fabric is stunning, and you did a great job on the dress too!
Nov 10, 2010, 03.25 AMby angelasaywhatt
This is absolutely beautiful, great job! I like this fabric much more as a dress than I would as a table cloth.
Nov 10, 2010, 02.26 AMby gonewandering
This is gorgeous! It fits you perfectly, and you’re right about the print – one of a kind!!