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I designed, drafted, and sewed this dress myself for a school project. I was inspired by ornate picture frames and wanted to frame the back and neckline. I found this vintage flocked dotted swiss gingham at a local flea market and decided it would be perfect for a summer dress. The dress is fully lined (my first time) and I’m very proud of the fit and the construction.
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vintage gingham (self)
cotton broadcloth (lining)
non-woven fusible interfacing
contour bodice sloper
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Aug 31, 2011, 08.26 PMby frkbustad
What a gorgeous bust front! Very well done!
Aug 10, 2011, 05.08 AMby stephaniehotz
Tha back is gorgeous, did you design that yourself? Great job! I hope to be able to sew like this someday :)
Jul 31, 2011, 08.49 PMby danii97
Cute!!!
Jul 31, 2011, 05.40 PMby LimeSoda
5 stars for you! Soooo well executed in all categories. I don’t know if I like the back better than the front!
Jul 30, 2011, 10.30 PMby Gale Criddle
This dress is gorgeous. You’re very talented. I can’t think of a body type that it wouldn’t flatter.I hope you’re planning on making a pattern for this available eventually.
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Jul 31, 2011, 03.19 AMby bekabug8
I would love to, but I would need to digitize it and grade it. It’s too time consuming now with school. :( Hopefully I will have some time though one day.
Jul 30, 2011, 06.23 PMby peaches2218
This is so pretty. The shaping on the bust and the open back are subtle but really elegant. I’d love to see this on a real body. I bet it’d be gorgeous on someone with light skin and really dark hair.
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Jul 31, 2011, 03.20 AMby bekabug8
If it fits my sister, she gets it. She has really dark hair and light skin :)
Jul 30, 2011, 06.18 PMby prettylissy
Wonderful design! I have a similar gingham in yellow that I’ve been thinking about for ages. I was waiting for some fabulous retro inspired design, now I think I have a direction to go in! I’d love to look over your how you put it together if you can manage to get one done. Thanks for making a great dress!
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Jul 31, 2011, 03.21 AMby bekabug8
When I get the dress back from my instructor (she kept all the projects for grading) I will have pictures of the inside on my blog :)
Thanks for the comment!
Jul 30, 2011, 05.49 PMby Anne Wagenhauser
very nice! love the back, and the neckline on the front too!
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Jul 30, 2011, 06.03 PMby bekabug8
Thank you!
Jul 30, 2011, 05.45 PMby ccrazyk
Gret job! Very inspirational!
Jul 30, 2011, 04.56 PMby tirrs
fantastic
Jul 30, 2011, 01.05 PMby kelsrose22
Love the bust! Would love if your posted a how-to :)
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Jul 30, 2011, 06.03 PMby bekabug8
If I have time (school is soo time consuming) I’ll put together a dart rotation tutorial!
Jul 30, 2011, 11.10 AMby Geeky Seamstress
I love the neckline/bust draping, beautiful!! <3
Jul 30, 2011, 10.04 AMby brisehuus
Sooo pretty!
Jul 30, 2011, 09.26 AMby magdamagda
so nice! I’m gonna check out your blog!
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Jul 30, 2011, 06.03 PMby bekabug8
Cool! Thanks!
Jul 30, 2011, 08.42 AMby sallybrown
Your dress is so pretty! I like the design you made for the back and the neckline. And the color of the fabric you choose!
Jul 30, 2011, 08.33 AMby blmfld
i love it!!
Jul 30, 2011, 06.16 AMby vasgarcia
I love the “framing”, it’s so cute!
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Jul 30, 2011, 06.03 PMby bekabug8
That’s what I was going for. Thank you!
Jul 30, 2011, 05.27 AMby abendstern
Very nice!
Jul 30, 2011, 04.14 AMby bekabug8
Thank you!
Jul 30, 2011, 03.35 AMby MaryamNaghdali
looks great! well done!
Jul 30, 2011, 03.13 AMby reliablechef
very pretty!