I guess I was busy last week! In just a few days, I managed to make these three variations on one dress pattern. I couldn't stop thinking about the perfect summery simplicity of this dress, so I decided to draft a pattern of my own. It ended up being easier than I expected and I'm a little obsessed with the result! The first floral version was my "wearable muslin" (well, kind of---it's actually really see-through so I have to wear something underneath) because I needed to make sure the dress actually fit without ruining my nicer fabric. Then I made a "real" version with this amazing Ikat fabric.
After completely failing to find something to wear to a wedding last Saturday, I decided to make a third version out of an airy silk. I was really attracted to this turquoise crepe de chine at the fabric store, which is weird because I usually avoid bright colors. (Also - I couldn't find that perfect dusty pink I was looking for). At the last minute, I decided to change up the pattern a bit and pleated the skirt instead of gathering it. I was hoping for a leaner, more elegant look. The dress turned out nicely (except for the fact that it kept wrinkling a little more every time I sat down--oh well!). I still want to make more versions of this pattern because it's so comfortable! Maybe stripes next?
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I love the fabric of the middle dress!
that's so cool, each one is awesome! Did you a pattern drafting course? I really want to do one, though sometimes I think it must be easy I want to learn to do it properly.
You are very talented! All of these dresses are beautiful and special in their own ways. I think my favorite is the ikat one. Too pretty!
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The ikat one is AWESOME!!! You are unbelievable, you're making dresses like it's as easy as making pancakes hahah!
They're so beautiful! I wish I was better at sewing. I've been doing it practically my whole life and I am still awful. Nicely done!
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oh my gosh that fabric - all of it! i need to explore nyc more and find a good fabric store. i really have no idea where to look.
These dresses look amazing - those are some serious sewing skills you have! I love your choice of fabrics too, so pretty!
Is there any chance that you might make a few of these for the store??? I love the shape of that last turquoise dress, it's so beautiful!
these are just delightful! i would love to have one of your dresses :0)
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I need to explore more of NYC and find a good fabric store. I really have no idea where to look.
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This dress was simply incredible and I really love it. Big thanks for sharing and keep posting.
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All items are good. You are very talented! All these dresses are beautiful and special in its own way. I think my favorite is an ikat. Too good!
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They all are so beautiful! I wish I was better at bathing room. I've been doing it essentially my whole lifestyle and I am still dreadful. Very well done!
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That's so awesome, each one is pretty cool! Did you a routine composing course? I really want to do one, though sometimes I think it must be simple I want to master to do it effectively.
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these are amazing, i wish i could make my own dresses!
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That's so awesome, each one is awesome! Did you a design composing course? I really want to do one, though sometimes I think it must be simple I want to master to do it effectively.
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They're so beautiful! I wish I was better at bathing room. I've been doing it essentially my whole lifestyle and I am still horrible. Very well done!
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I determined to create a third edition out of an breezy cotton. I was really fascinated to this aqua blue crepe de chine at the clothing keep, which is unusual because I usually prevent shiny colours. Also - I couldn't discover that ideal dirty lilac I was looking for.
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I need to explore nyc more and find a good fabric store. i really have no idea where to look. Those are some serious sewing skills you have! I love your choice of fabrics too, so pretty!
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They are so beautiful! I wish I was better at bathing room. I have been doing it essentially my whole life and I am still dreadful. Very well done!
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You are very talented! All of these dresses are beautiful and special in their own ways. I think my favorite is the ikat one. Too pretty.
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You are very talented! All of these outfits are wonderful and unique in their own techniques. I think my preferred is the ikat one.
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They all are so beautiful! I wish I was better at lavatory. I've been doing it primarily my whole way of life and I am still terrible. Very well done!
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You are very talented! All of these outfits are wonderful and unique in their own ways. I think my preferred is the ikat one.
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They are so beautiful! I wish I was better at regular sewing.I am still terrible. Perfectly done!
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All products are excellent. You are very talented! All these outfits are wonderful and unique in its own way. I think my preferred is an ikat.
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wonderful garments. you're absolutely right. an creme or pale yellow shaded main garments is a must-have-piece in every women garments. i use these coloures a lot this interval and i couldn't remain without.Is there any opportunity that you might create a few of these for the store??? I really like the appearance of that last aqua blue outfit, it's so beautiful!
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that's so awesome, each one is awesome! Did you a design creating course? I really want to do one, though sometimes I think it must be simple I want to understand to do it effectively.
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You are very talented! All of these outfits are wonderful and unique in their own methods. I think my preferred is the ikat one. Too pretty!
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