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I made the Zoe dress over a year ago (see the earlier project in my studio) but I have hardly worn it. I was always a bit self conscious about where the drop waist sat on my hips and about the length of the bodice. Disappointing because I loved the fabric. This fall I realized that I had enough fabric left over to cut a whole new skirt and after my success with the Angela Kane Pinafore dress I thought that I’d re-do the Zoe. So I chopped off the bodice at the waist, put in a waist band and used the Pinafore pattern for a new skirt. I’m really happy with the result. I think it’s more flattering on me and has a cute retro kind of vibe.
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Heavy woven cotton/wool blend
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Jan 24, 2012, 03.56 PMby mwelland
Thanks everyone! You’re all so encouraging!
Jan 23, 2012, 01.51 PMby joost52
Nicely done, it looks beautiful on you and very elegant!
Jan 22, 2012, 08.54 PMby jenny walker
Beautiful! I love what you did with the patterns!
Jan 22, 2012, 02.26 AMby schnui
This is so nice and looks perfect on you. I too love the fabric and I think you should be very pleased with your remake. How satisfying that must be.
Jan 21, 2012, 06.06 PMby tranquiltornado
Fantastic re-do. Just looked at the origional version you made, this is an unbelievable upgrade!
Jan 21, 2012, 05.52 PMby Kazmoda
Perfect dress!
Jan 21, 2012, 05.14 PMby zumurruda
Beautiful!
Jan 21, 2012, 04.40 PMby applesofavalon
I always love it when a project can be salvaged for another one that ends up working out. Great dress!
Jan 21, 2012, 03.06 PMby peaches2218
Glad you were able to salvage it! Sometimes those second-go-rounds give much better results.