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I modified Butterick pattern #5603 to create this dress.
I added sleeves and a lace collar, and re-drafted the skirt for a pencil shape.
The dress is made out of wool crepe and is fully lined. Wool crepe is so fabulous to sew with that I have decided to now only sew with wool crepe (ridiculous claim #354). Every time my Janome sunk it’s needle into this fabric, Marvin Gaye’s ’Let’s get it on’ inexplicably started playing.
For more photos and details, or to see the other three dresses I’ve made with this pattern, check out my blog post at JuliaBobbin
Categories
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Classic, Evening Wear, Romantic, Vintage
- Material
- Lace/Sequins, Wool
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May 26, 2012, 01.46 AMby queenbean
Fabulous!
Apr 18, 2012, 07.15 AMby olystyrene
Helloooooooo Joan Harris! You are blessed with an amazing silhouette! I love the little bust gathers, they add just the right amount of “aha” to the dress. And the lace collar was a perfect addition. The pointiness accompanies the curviness of the rest of the dress so beautifully!
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.20 AMby JuliaBobbin
Oh you are wonderful to say that! Ace of base even.
Thanks lovely x
Apr 16, 2012, 10.53 PMby barmaglot
So beautiful!
Apr 16, 2012, 04.39 PMby sunnilj9
This is so terribly chic! I love the yellow on you too! You look like a million bucks as always! Gorgeous creation lady! xoxo, Sunni
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.13 AMby JuliaBobbin
Sunni you’re wonderful. Thank you :)
Apr 16, 2012, 04.24 PMby jacquipardue
awesome!! I love the shape of this dress. it looks fantastic on you. good job!
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.12 AMby JuliaBobbin
Thank you, I also love the shape too … this is now the fourth time I’ve used this shape pattern!
Thanks for your comment x
Apr 16, 2012, 12.45 PMby nishavinod2009
simply beautiful! color is perfect for summer
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.11 AMby JuliaBobbin
I know! It’s such a pitty that I’m headed into winter. At least this way I can pretend it’s summer :)
Apr 16, 2012, 09.03 AMby Couture Academic
Lovely as usual! Who does your photography? The pictures are always so great!
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.10 AMby JuliaBobbin
Thank you! My husband Robin takes the photos for me and I’ll be sure to pass on your comment to him :)
Apr 16, 2012, 01.54 AMby servareginae
Expertly made and beautifully fitted.
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.08 AMby JuliaBobbin
Thank you, that means a lot!
Apr 15, 2012, 12.55 PMby jadealamode
your dress looks so fab!! The collar is just perfect!
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.08 AMby JuliaBobbin
Thank you so much! I do love me a collar :)
Apr 15, 2012, 12.52 PMby kerstika
Very classy!
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.07 AMby JuliaBobbin
Mission accomplished then! Thanks :)
Apr 15, 2012, 12.39 PMby lennert
Simply beautiful!
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.07 AMby JuliaBobbin
Thank you!
Apr 15, 2012, 12.17 PMby runbeth22
Very cute and flattering!
Apr 15, 2012, 12.12 PMby zranitelna
Wow, what a fit! You look like a star from an old magazine. Great. Your creations are a big inspiration for me.
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.03 AMby JuliaBobbin
Oh wow that is so nice to hear, you’ve made my day with that comment! x
Apr 15, 2012, 12.01 PMby TailorFairy
Very pretty! Love it!
Apr 15, 2012, 11.03 AMby RuellaDesigns
very nice work!
Apr 15, 2012, 10.42 AMby kraftykuka
This is gorgeous! Beautiful colour, perfect fit, and the lace collar detail is divine!
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.02 AMby JuliaBobbin
Thank you so much!
Apr 15, 2012, 10.41 AMby groovymama
Beautiful as always, Julia. Love the color.
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.02 AMby JuliaBobbin
Aw thanks! Yes the colour is so bright and cheery it’s impossible to wear it and not be in a great mood.
Apr 15, 2012, 10.00 AMby dottty
Haha I do totally understand the Marvin Gaye thing ;) and another wowzer frock, thats so pretty jj:)x
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.02 AMby JuliaBobbin
Lady you’re lovely, thank you :)
Apr 15, 2012, 03.46 AMby madling
nice !!
Apr 15, 2012, 12.20 AMby zsyzu
Perfect as always. The color, fit and fabric are all top notch!
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Apr 19, 2012, 03.01 AMby JuliaBobbin
Thank you madam!