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Description
This dress was requested by a client. It’s a revamped replica of a Taylor dress from Nordstrom (model photo).
I decided to pleat the skirt rather than gather it, because I thought it would work better with silk dupioni.
Everything else is like the original dress, even the covered buttons and slim bow belt.
I was afraid that the length was going to be short and since I didn’t have any lace to bind the hem, so I decided to use the bagging technique to attach the lining to the skirt.
To create the look, I used two commercial patterns, Bodice: Butterick 5314; Skirt: Butterick 5558 (Size 18).
Material Notes
silk dupioni, zipper, covered buttons
Difficulty
Advanced
Categories
Credits
- Dress
Metropolitan Frock
- Bodice Pattern
Butterick5314
- Skirt Pattern
Butterick5558
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Dec 19, 2011, 07.17 PMby Lora Martinez
I love this dress, you’ve done a great job. Simple, classic and elegant all rolled into one.
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Dec 19, 2011, 08.02 PMby metropolitanfrock
Thank you Lora!
Dec 18, 2011, 09.10 AMby Ralf Schmitz
wower than wow! such a statement! i love this little black dress!
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Dec 19, 2011, 04.30 PMby metropolitanfrock
Thanks Ralf
Dec 18, 2011, 02.05 AMby Di FAITH
Love this dress! So classic ans easy to wear.
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Dec 18, 2011, 03.18 AMby metropolitanfrock
Very true. Thank you!
Dec 17, 2011, 07.24 PMby turtlegirl00
i love it! classic, beautiful dress
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Dec 18, 2011, 12.35 AMby metropolitanfrock
Thank you.
Dec 17, 2011, 06.20 PMby tirrs
very nice
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Dec 18, 2011, 12.35 AMby metropolitanfrock
Thank you!
Dec 17, 2011, 04.57 PMby LadyDanburry
I prefer the pleats. Great work.
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Dec 18, 2011, 12.36 AMby metropolitanfrock
Thanks. I’m glad I followed my instincts.
Dec 17, 2011, 02.33 PMby suribabe
Simply beautiful.
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Dec 18, 2011, 12.36 AMby metropolitanfrock
Thank you!