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I bought this fabric at the Salvation Army because it was too wild to resist, but I was always a bit shy to use it. However, when I got divorced, I thought that it was high time I used it to shake up my wardrobe and so this dress was born! The problem is that the fabric is 100% retro polyester and it’s very very warm to wear. Also I had to top stitch every seam because it’s impossible to press. The upside is that it’s also impossible to wrinkle!
The pattern is self-drafted. Basically it’s a t-shirt pattern with an A-line skirt. I added a few darts to the back, and sewed on a tie at the back for fun. I’m rather pleased with the capped sleeves.
Material Notes
Polyester jersey
Difficulty
Novice
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May 25, 2012, 03.56 PMby mwilton
LOVE the fabric! Well done :)
May 24, 2012, 06.43 AMby erikthered
completely groovy, love the fabric and such a cute and simple design, may it give you post divorce strength!
May 17, 2012, 08.08 PMby Seeks Corey
Great print! Sorry it’s so heat-inducing. ;p Best of luck on the reclaiming of yourself post-divorce!
May 15, 2012, 09.45 PMby Ali Daniels
Go girl! You look fabulous!
May 15, 2012, 05.03 PMby SumzSewz
Charming, I love the sleeves!
May 15, 2012, 03.14 AMby Nessa *
Love the fabric, and the sleeves are really cute!
May 15, 2012, 01.53 AMby mojo elgin
It’s a great dress! Congratulations on your empowerment!
May 14, 2012, 10.54 PMby Fiedlerin
Oh, I love this fabric, too bad I can’t have it :)
I will have to look for something similar.
May 14, 2012, 09.29 PMby Jolands
Love your dress, real girl power. Wish you all the best.
May 14, 2012, 08.41 PMby leahfranqui
Lovely dress!
May 14, 2012, 06.56 PMby TailorFairy
Great dress! love it!
May 14, 2012, 06.00 PMby asperge11
I’m sorry about your divorce, but at least it meant this dress was born :) It’s lovely!