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This challenge is all about the PERFECT summer dress. I think I needed to go through those two UFOs to get to the dress that, to me, is absolutely perfect.
I’ve been holding onto this 32" bust pattern for quite some time — at least a year. When I first saw this pattern, I loved it so much that I didn’t care that it would have never fit my 38" bust. When it finally was my size, I was intimidated by the instructions to add boning. After I added boning to my Eclair from the 7in7 Challenge, I knew I could tackle it.
The fabric was thrifted for a $1. You may recall that when I posted about it in my Friday Fabric Finds, I said “There’s no way I can use this without looking like a tablecloth, but mark my words, I’ll find a use for it.” Well, I can’t think of anything better than a Memorial Day dress for a picnic table print.
The pattern itself? OMG, it was a dream to construct! The only challenge came from a missing pattern piece (the lower front bodice) that I was able to reconstruct. Other than that, it was wonderful! The best thing: the bodice uses casing for the straps and is adjustable!
I love this pattern.
The photos were taken on our Memorial Day weekend trip to Monterey. It is, indeed, the perfect summer dress.
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Jun 2, 2011, 05.04 PMby crazykitty5
i just love it!
Jun 2, 2011, 05.57 AMby bohemiannow
Lovely! So summery! Well done girl!
Jun 1, 2011, 04.57 PMby keren
Great summer dress! I love the style – the full skirt and the retro look. Excellent choice of fabric!
Jun 1, 2011, 04.32 PMby tirrs
It’s really nice. I love the fabric.
Jun 1, 2011, 10.35 AMby janene
I love this dress so much. So much fun!
Jun 1, 2011, 08.25 AMby ecila
So cute!! Congrat! You made a lot of beautiful projects!
Jun 1, 2011, 08.19 AMby lennert
Very Brigitte Bardot!
Jun 1, 2011, 03.49 AMby fidgetfingers
This is the cutest thing ever!! Great fabric, great dress, great smile!
Jun 1, 2011, 02.39 AMby Lucha Suarez
Love it! It came out lovely and you look fabulous in it!
Jun 1, 2011, 02.02 AMby mandrych
Great find on the thrift and making it into such a fun summer dress. Congrat’s on getting there, it really looks great on you!