Sunday, February 13, 2011

Dress Twin

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Well, when you see a sheath dress for well over $100 at your daughter's favorite store, you always leave mumbling, "I can make that."
I already had this nylon rosette tulle in my stash. What are the chances?





I used the tried and true Burda 3477. After 2 muslins, and several fittings we now have a muslin to use for future dresses. This dress had to be more fitted tighter than the original dress.

I lined it with bemberg, 14 inch zipper , and have yet to complete the hem. Not a difficult pattern , but a great basic sheath with princess seams that allows for a great fit.

Worth it!





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18 comments:

  1. Wow, great knock off. I am sure your daughter loves the dress. It is nice to have the fabric in your stash as well.

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  2. Better than the original which would have totally overwhelmed your small curvy dd. She looks fabulous in this!

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  3. What a cool dress. She looks great. Perfect knock-off. I agree, I'll never again buy a sheath dress.

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  4. Great job! Just as nice (actually nicer) than the original and perfectly fitted.

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  5. I agree with Nancy, yours is actually better! I hope your dd loves it!

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  6. Fantastic dress, it is perfect fit.

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  7. That looks great! What a lucky coincidence. The fabric is gorgeous!

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  9. That's a gorgeous dress, and what luck to have the exact fabric in your stash!

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  10. It's lovely on her and you have the most amazing fabric collection because you are always pulling these designer pieces out to make great garments!

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  11. That is such a great dress for your daughter, the inspiration version looks as if it would be far too boxy. The fit on the custom dress looks terrific. I love the fabric.

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  12. Wow- that's look fabulous - always worth it!!!!

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  13. va va voom ! What a dress ! I also prefer the fitted look of your version. Nice project !!!

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  14. Absolute proof, should your daughter need it, that sewing is worth every penny and minute. Sheath dresses are the biggest ripoffs on shop hangers, and you've done a great job on both fronts, dress and daughter!
    XX

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  15. The fabric takes an otherwise plain shape and makes it gorgeous and unique. Very nice!

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  16. Very pretty! You made a sheath dress with a little "va va voom"! There's nothing basic about it. Lovely work!

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  17. I love it! That reminds me I need to make an LBD for Annie one of these days...

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  18. Lucky daughter - that's a fabulous party dress!

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