I had a sort of dumpy wrap dress pattern, Simplicity 3877, so I used it with some modifications.
The collar was sort of a trial-and-error, but it ended up working. I took the collar piece and added a curve, see?
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Swingy summer dress
This happy summer dress reminds me of Man Men and Mod Cloth, with the full skirt and wide collar. I was inspired by several dresses from the latter:
Think wide collar, natural waist, full skirt, sleeveless but not strappy.
I had a sort of dumpy wrap dress pattern, Simplicity 3877, so I used it with some modifications.
The collar was sort of a trial-and-error, but it ended up working. I took the collar piece and added a curve, see?
I used the collar as usual, with some of it being on the bias, and added pleats above the bust like the darling plaid frock above.
I had a sort of dumpy wrap dress pattern, Simplicity 3877, so I used it with some modifications.
The collar was sort of a trial-and-error, but it ended up working. I took the collar piece and added a curve, see?
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Beautiful..to tell you the truth, I like your one better:) The collar looks more prominent & elegant in yours ^_^
ReplyDeleteI like your version best! You did a wonderful job, it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute dress!! Okay random question- I'm not great at sewing, and when I'm doing things that need to be measured and cut, I absolutely hate using a tape measure, etc. So I saw on this post under your fabric you have a board underneath with measurements. That is EXACTLY what I want/need :) Could I find this at a fabric store?? And do you use the rotary scissors over regular scissors??? Thanks so much!!
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That looks fantastic! I wish I had the skills that you have. I so want this dress now.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I like yours better than the ones that you referenced :)
ReplyDeletereally lovely!!
ReplyDeleteLove it---as always. So cute!
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It's great! I like the color.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely dress. The colour is gorgeous and you made a beautiful collar. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely blog! Inspirational!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!! good job :)
ReplyDeleteLOVELY! I can't wait to hone the skills necessary to turn-out fantastic little dresses like this!
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favorite project you've done yet! The front/neckline is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou amaze me! I love yours. the first dress is darling with almost a fifties style. But, yours is totally cute for always! It's so classy!
ReplyDeleteLila Ferraro
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Pretty! I like your version best, the neckline is so flattering!
ReplyDeleteTrès féminin, j'adore.
ReplyDeleteBonne journée.
Josée
so cute!!
ReplyDeleteI had just spotted this http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Liquid+Mercury+Dress the other day--very similar! Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteI made a dress very similiar to this, but it was made with a silky print and it had two layers of ruffles. It was a very cute wrap dress. It was a more formal version of this.
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