tag: dress
Channeling Wilma!!
A simple off the shoulder dress made from 2 rectangles. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/05/fabulous-free-pattern-friday_17.html
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Princess Party Dress
I made my daughter a special birthday dress. She and I designed it together, then I used a pattern that was similiar to what we wanted and I altered it. It was my first time trying something like...
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Variation on Simplicity 2580
This is one of my favorite knit dress patterns and I've made several variations on it. In this variation, I lengthened the bodice and added a waist/back band. For more photos and information...
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Vogue 8787 - Stripes!
I had some fun playing around with stripes in this version of Vogue 8787. Please visit my blog post for more photos and information! http://poldapop.blogspot.com/2013/04/vogue-8787-stripiness.html
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The Magic Rectangle Dress
3 commentsThis dress is so simple to make, just 2 rectangles. The gathering stitches make a faux cap sleeve. A perfect project for someone who is learning to sew. You can find the full post...
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Simple Little Dark Blue Dress with vintage twist
4 commentsSimple Little Dark Blue Dress with vintage twist based on the Butterick pattern B5396. The dress is fully lined and have kick pleat at the back hem. Check my blog http://wp.me/p2yS5n-By
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Blue Chambray 40s Shirtwaist Dress
2 commentsI made this dress for the Sew for Victory sew along challenge, hosted by Rochelle from Lucky Lucille. I used a vintage pattern from the 1940s, Simplicity 4036. I had to make a lot of alterations to...
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The theater dress
3 commentsThis is a dress I made for my daughter to replicate one I saw in a women's clothing catalog. The pattern comes from the November issue of the Burda magazine, called the "theater dress". I made it in...
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Paco Peralta's Treky Dress
I just finished Paco Peralta's Treky Dress pattern. What a lovely pattern. You can see my post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/02/im-in-love-with-another-man.html
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Little Scarlett Southern Belle
Our own little Scarlett and her Southern Belle Costume. Made from 2.5 yards of poly taffeta "silk". All the corral ribbon bows were applied by hand as well as the lace trim on the sleeve. The skirt...
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Caught In A Wave
1 commentA simple little dress made from two half circles. You can see the post here, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2012/10/fabulous-free-pattern-friday_19.html
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Lace Dress (refashioned tablecloth with tutorial)
I made this bohemian style lace dress out of a $3 tablecloth that I bought at the thrift store. The construction is super simple, and I posted a little tutorial on my blog for anybody who might be...
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Wear Anywhere Dress and Jacket
2 commentsThis is my Wear Anywhere Dress and Jacket for summer 2012. A simple dress with a yoke and a jacket to dress it up when I need to. I used some interesting techniques. For the whole story please visit...
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Orange Evening Dress
3 commentsI had a wedding to go to and I simply wasn't in the mood to canvas the city for a dress that would fit my 'now' mature figure. Not to mention something that covers my arms, is not too short or...
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White Patchwork Flowergirl Dress
2 commentsThere is a little orphan girl named Nissa who lives halfway around the world from me. I am nearing the final design stages of a pattern inspired by her, named The Nissa Dress, and this white...
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Japanese Style Dresses
3 commentsI made these two dresses from Vogue #7894 for two sisters. On the first one, the red print, I stitched the little tie belt into the invisible zipper, which made it a bit hard to slide. So on the blue...
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Granddaughter new dress
4 commentsthis is my first kids dress that i have made ,, its a mccalls pattern
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They Don't Call It The Infiite Dress For Nuthin"
2 commentsI made this very versatile dress from the famous Infiite Dress pattern from the 70"s. The pattern is for sale!
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My Vintage Inspired Party Outfit
2 commentsAbout a year and a half ago, I asked my mother to teach me the basics of sewing because I was laid up with a knee injury and was unable to work. I've been obsessed with vintage reproduction fashion...
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Basic Black Dress
1 commentThis dress was so much fun to make. The Sophia Double Knit is easy to sew and ultra comfortable fabric that feels soft with excellent drape. The added spandex makes it easy for all body types...
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