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).
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McCall's 8241
McCalls Sewing Pattern 8241 Tops A (XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL). McCalls-8241-A
Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps. Pattern B has side seam zippers. This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants. Women's clothing patterns can be made to fit sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
Butterick, Misses’ Shirts and Shorts 6946 and 6947
This pattern makes fitted shirts with collar, sleeve, and cuff options, plus pleated shorts with a front zipper. Includes styles with rolled sleeves, turn-back cuffs, or a stitched hem. Sized for misses 4–12.
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.
View of the dress in action.
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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!
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.
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
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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!
I love this dress, it makes me feel cool looking at it, a lime Popsicle feel, fun and cool........very flattering at the shoulders
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.
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