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I made this unitard (which I’d rather call a maillot) from the same self-drafted pattern I used for my No Windows Dress. I’m calling her the Bardot, because it reminds me of something swank and 60’s on holiday in St. Tropez.
I sewed a bandeau bra, with cups, into the maillot, so no bra needed.
The skirt is a version of my Tough Love in the City Skirt.
More on my blog Daughter Fish
P.S. Amendment:
I added a little tutorial on how I drafted this pattern on my blog: http://daughterfish.com/?p=1543
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Intermediate
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Jun 14, 2012, 03.25 PMby woman
Super gorgeous!!
Apr 12, 2012, 02.05 PMby kstyled
The top is simply divine! You couldn’t have lined-up those stripes any better in my opinion. I can see you standing on a sailboat in this outfit ! GREAT JOB !!!
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Apr 13, 2012, 02.34 PMby daughterfish
Ha! Thank you so much! I need a sail boat:)
Jul 31, 2011, 01.58 AMby wildcatspow
Love it!! It’s very Sophia Loren!
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Jul 31, 2011, 07.48 PMby daughterfish
You are too kind!:) Thanks!
Jul 31, 2011, 01.58 AMby wildcatspow
Love it!! It’s very Sophia Loren!
Jul 28, 2011, 06.51 PMby nouvellegamine
beautiful! i love it- very classic looking.
Jul 28, 2011, 05.15 AMby Ruffles Gazebo
that is a super flattering neckline! maybe i will make one for summer __
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Jul 31, 2011, 07.49 PMby daughterfish
Do! I posted a tutorial on my blog:
http://daughterfish.com/?p=1543
Let me know how it turns out!
Jul 27, 2011, 11.28 PMby smallfire
Very nice! Love it!
Jul 27, 2011, 06.08 PMby suzeb
I love this. So sexy with the stripes.
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Jul 27, 2011, 07.03 PMby daughterfish
Thanks!
Jul 27, 2011, 04.15 PMby LockNess
You make me almost want a unitard (maillot). This reminds me of Malibu Barbie for some reason.
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Jul 27, 2011, 07.03 PMby daughterfish
Thanks! I think Malibu Barbie isn’t a bad reference at all! It would really look good in a white Malibu Barbie convertible:)
Jul 27, 2011, 02.58 PMby Tara Blockley
I too love this! I might be a bit top heavy though to pull off not using a bra. Beautiful! Love the low back!
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Jul 27, 2011, 07.05 PMby daughterfish
I totally hear you on the busty issue. I used to be a much bigger cup size and shied away from these sorts of shirts. But I do think if you found cups that are big enough for the inside bandeau, and made sure the bandea was nice and snug, it might just work…
Jul 27, 2011, 02.07 PMby turtlegirl00
love it!!!! i want to attempt one—it would be cute with all sorts of things—shorts, jeans, capris, skirts, etc.
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Jul 27, 2011, 07.02 PMby daughterfish
Agreed! I’m going to try and post a tutorial for how I made this on my blog soon….
Jul 28, 2011, 05.16 AMby Ruffles Gazebo
oh please do!!
Jul 27, 2011, 01.20 PMby Dee Durrant
Love the colour combo of this dress. Gorgeous for a summer holiday.
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Jul 27, 2011, 07.05 PMby daughterfish
Thank you!
Jul 27, 2011, 02.35 AMby poppykettle
Love it!
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Jul 27, 2011, 07.05 PMby daughterfish
Thanks!