The pattern is vintage Simplicity 3562, which I altered by removing the ties and shoulder gathering, doing an FBA, and shortening the skirt.
Blogged at http://sewgetdressed.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-muted-firework-dress-completed.html.
I made this dress from a gray patterned poly blend, but I would definitely do it in cotton next time!
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Oct 9, 2012, 02.47 AMby thisdamselflies
Thank you!
Oct 8, 2012, 04.16 PMby Mary Athey
Its gorgeous on you. i love your fabric x