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Nandi's Green Dress

comments (4) August 17th, 2009 in sewing, design, fabric, quilting, reader's closet

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Front view of the dress.

This is a detail of the neckline. I gathered the fabric together and attached it to the body of the garment for the straps.

This is a detail of the stitching near the waist. I removed the belt for the picture. I used a zigzag stitch to connect the front and back panels. To create the ruching effect I sewed the fabric onto a piece of elastic, which is on both sides in the front.

Front view of the dress.

Photo: Collin Miller

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I made this dress from scraps of fabric in my stock. The lighter green fabric is 100% linen and the slightly darker green fabric is 50/50 cotton/linen. I had a lot of modular pieces so I sewed them together, using some quilting type methods. For the bottom, I pleated the fabric to create a ruffle. I left a slit on the right side, and the fabric is also asymmetrical because of the scrap pieces of fabric I used. This is my own pattern. I basically just made it by draping fabric onto a dress form. The belt is my own (store bought).

Pattern or design used: My Own Design - Nandi's Green Dress

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ghis writes: Well,there is no dout that you have great imagination and creativity including lots of talent but,I would not wear this dress,wouash!!You are such a pretty young ladie and this dress does not do anything for you,I am so sorry to tell you this but I felt you had to be told because I am sure you can come out with something so stunning to wear.Believe me when I say ,
that I am sorry to tell you this.
ghis
Posted: 11:31 am on December 17th

JacquelineS writes: Great summer color and unique design. I especially like the use of fabric that you already had to create a new use for it.
Love the neckline and halter-type top.
Posted: 5:39 am on August 23rd

debs1951 writes: I love this dress, it makes me feel cool looking at it, a lime Popsicle feel, fun and cool........very flattering at the shoulders
Posted: 10:59 pm on August 21st

hogaboom writes: I'll bet you get lots of compliments when you wear this - it is very unique. I love the colors - I am a big fan of green. A fearless dress and a creative seamstress!
Posted: 8:24 pm on August 18th

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