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Vanessa Bruno Athé Inspired Dress
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I made this dress based on a Vanessa Bruno Ath that was “on sale” on net-a-porter for $297.50 (see here: http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/185082) . Unfortunately I can’t provide a pattern, at least not yet. But on the bright side, this is the first dress I made simply drafting on a dress form! I had some troubles getting the waist at just the right level, raising it a few times, but I’m happy with the result! And for a low low price of the fabric lying in my closet! The bottom has hem pleats, and the bodice is “stitch-embroidered” with the sewing machine, with a side zip, and basic neckline and sleeves. You can see more about the dress, my DIY projects, etc. on my blog at http://tartarsandteacups.wordpress.com/
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100% cotton fabrics
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jul 29, 2012, 01.14 AMby MustachedMonster
Love the dress and all it’s little details :D
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Aug 3, 2012, 01.08 AMby tartarsandteacups
Thank you!!!
Jul 5, 2012, 11.57 PMby mayathompson355
lovely dress :)
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Jul 6, 2012, 03.39 AMby tartarsandteacups
thank you so much!
Jul 2, 2012, 11.28 PMby Binita Shrestha
Yeah, the floral panels go really well with the main fabric. You did a great job! Love your yellow shoes too!
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Jul 3, 2012, 12.15 AMby tartarsandteacups
Oh my gosh! Thank you so SO MUCH! (The shoes are Seychelles- my favorite!)
Jul 2, 2012, 04.18 PMby laracrj
Wow wow wow i LOVE this – the contrasting panels, the stripes, the hem pleats, the back shape – everything about it! I even prefer your fabric to the original!!
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Jul 2, 2012, 04.38 PMby tartarsandteacups
Thank you so so much! I really appreciate that! I was originally using a vibrant green for the side panels, but then found this floral and thought it went so well! Thanks again! :)