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here’s a simple little tunic dress i whipped up in just a couple hours. i used Built By Wendy 3964, but i wanted it to be a quick and easy project so i didn’t bother with the inset nor the sleeves. instead of sleeves, i finished the armholes with some ready-made bias tape with a contrasting floral pattern. i’m quite happy with it!
Material Notes
main fabric is a woven cotton with some stretch (“bird seed” by alexander henry fabrics)
Difficulty
Novice
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Aug 15, 2008, 01.34 PMby dontblink
You’re fabric choices are inspiring! So often I go with the “safe” choices and end up with blah looking projects. The mix you have here is just perfect.
Aug 13, 2008, 11.14 AMby corduroysarcasm
i love all your stuff!! great great great!
Aug 12, 2008, 09.31 PMby maya511
sorry, i’m a bit late in replying — but i got the fabric http://www.tonicliving.com — for $8.95 a yard.
Aug 4, 2008, 07.44 PMby risingstar
adorable and inspiring! the fabric is tres chic!
Jul 7, 2008, 12.35 PMby hellokittyhello
this dress is gorgeous!! if you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for the fabric?
May 14, 2008, 06.02 PMby schickchick
super cute!!! i LOVEEEE the blue belt with it. that teal-ish blue & yellow are my favorite colors. <3 it.
you don’t happen to sell dresses…do you?
May 11, 2008, 08.09 PMby sgeiger
that dress is so cute! i love the fabric, i wouldve never guessed the pattern could look that good. ill have to go and buy it now:)
May 6, 2008, 11.46 PMby alisant
i love it!! the fabric is amazing, of course.
Apr 23, 2008, 10.26 AMby oonaballoona
you’re killing me. i covet this dress like you wouldn’t believe!!! wonderful.
Apr 22, 2008, 03.13 PMby nikkishell
Love it! I’m really craving cute dresses at the moment but as i’m breastfeeding they’re too impractical for me to wear. :(
Apr 22, 2008, 03.47 AMby beanie
I absolutely love that, especially the print of the fabric and the bias tape around the armhole. I think the belt looks great with it, but I imagine it looks just as good without it! Well done! You’ve given me some ideas now. I am normally reluctant to try mixing fabrics like you’ve done because I worry it’ll not work, but just looking at some of your creations, I can see it is possible to do! :)
Apr 21, 2008, 07.58 AMby polychromatin
Wow, this is cool, nice fabric aas well!
Apr 21, 2008, 04.55 AMby poopki
Love the colour combinations! that’s my fave yellow and petrol blue! also love the contrast top!
Apr 20, 2008, 07.52 PMby reneebeth
I also think the fabric is fantastic, and that the belt is great. and the contrasting bias trim is unexpected but fresh. I like it a lot!
Apr 20, 2008, 07.01 PMby peaudane
Great dress! I wish I could whip up a dress in a couple hours! It’s great you got your hands on the birdseed fabric. I think it’s one of the best prints ever!
Apr 20, 2008, 06.19 PMby nikkiclare68
This is awesome! Very well made for just a couple of hours of work and the belt is perfect w/ this dress! Great outfit and great job! Oh, and what a fun fabric!