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Last week, The Sew Weekly’s theme was to make our own version of a garment we loved. I chose a dress I’d been salivating over, from one of my favorite fashion bloggers – Esme and the Laneway. The original had a softly pleated skirt and – the best bit! – a piped, sweetheart-shaped button placket joining the yoke and main bodice.
I used the Colette Macaron and Peony as pattern bases to draft my own version, made from a lovely pale yellow floral. With the fabric-covered chocolate brown buttons and the handmade piping, this dress turned out even better than I’d expected. A perfect frock for early Spring!
Construction details and a ton more photos can be found at my blog, Idle Fancy
Material Notes
Yellow Floral Cotton – $9/yard from Gorgeous Fabrics
Brown Lining Cotton Poplin – $1.99/yard from Fabric Mart
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Feb 3, 2012, 09.37 PMby nookie
such a beautiful dress – great fabric and the buttons and piping are a really gorgeous feature
Feb 3, 2012, 01.20 AMby poppykettle
Such an awesome interpretation of Esme’s amazing dress… oh lordy I’d love to know where that lady shops!
Feb 2, 2012, 05.29 PMby luxperdiem
I really love the button detailing.
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Feb 2, 2012, 07.17 PMby MaryBeverly
Thank you!
Feb 2, 2012, 07.03 AMby ladykatza
You did a GREAT job! Lovely.
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Feb 2, 2012, 04.31 PMby MaryBeverly
Thanks, Katza!!
Feb 2, 2012, 04.17 AMby truebias
looks great. I just LOVE those buttons.
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Feb 2, 2012, 04.32 PMby MaryBeverly
Thank you! The buttons are my favorite part too – they were what really made me want to copycat the original dress.