DIY V-neck T-shirt Dress

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Hi there, I hope you are well. I had a leftover knit cotton fabric in a lovely printed pink and decided to make a simple summer dress with it. I was checking my summer wardrobe last month and it lacked t-shirt dresses and some summer tops. So, I started to sew this t-shirt dress and will continue following my plans. For the pattern, I used my self-drafted t-shirt pattern and lengthened it above my knee.  And here are the pattern pieces: - Front (on fold) 1x - Back (on fold) 1x - Neckband 57 cm long x 5 cm wide. The sewing process was easy and fast. I did it in three hours.  It started with sewing the shoulder lines together and the dress sides together using my overlocker machine. And then sewed the V-neckband piece and attached it to the neckline. I sewed around the neckline with a sewing machine first and covered the raw edge using an overlocker machine. And top-stitched the neckline 0.25 cm using a sewing machine. ...
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Me-Made-May'13 Day 27-31

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Hello everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
I have been busy the whole weekend with my family. We did a short trip here in our place, enjoyed a sunny day and did some shopping too. So, only today I manage to write a post in my blog. But before I write more about the final update of my MMM'13, I'd love to show you the pictures of my beautiful place,


And here are the final update of my MMM'13.
Day 27
On Monday 27th, I wore my Sheath Dress based on Burdastyle pattern 03/2013. I made this dress to participated Julia Bobin Mad Men Dress Challenge 2 and finally I wore this dress on a special dinner date with husband:)
Day 28
On Tuesday 28th, it was a very lazy, hot and humid day here in my place. I stayed at home the whole afternoon but only went out to the supermarket in the end of the day after my husband came back from work. I wore my self-drafted old dress that I made 3 years ago. My husband took a photo of me inside my sewing room just before we left the house.
Also, My husband wore this men's shirt at work.

Day 29
On Wednesday 29th, I wore my brand new outfit that I made for WSBN Burda Magazine Sew Along. The outfit based on Burdastyle Light Cowl Top 01/2013 and Tie Skirt 08/2012. See the details here, Burdastyle Outfit
Day 30
On Thursday 30th, I wore a repeat dress from day 4 and a self drafted tote bag. We went out for lunch at our friend restaurant O Santos Comida Portuguesa.
Here is the details of the tote bag, how to make your own tote bag

Day 31
On Friday 31st, as theme-Friday is Red - I wore Jackie Dress based on Louisa Drop-Waist Dress from Burdastyle Sewing Vintage Modern Book. These dress made from red lace and lined with red silk crepe de chine
Also, my husband wore this men's shirt at work. Based on Burdastyle sewing Vintage Modern - Frank Button-Down Shirt pattern.
Previous posts of my MMM'13,
- MMM'13 Day 20-26
- MMM'13 Day 13-19
- MMM'13 Day 7-12
- MMM'13 Day 1-6

Happy sewing!

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  1. JudithJune 3, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Looks like you had a great week - my fav outfit would have to be the Jackie Dress ... looks stunning on you in this colour...J

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  2. Hana June 3, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Hi Judith. The Jackie Dress also my favorite. Thank you for commenting:)

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  3. Sarah LizJune 4, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    I'm afraid I like all of them - the little black dress worn on the shopping day looks just right for that sort of outing as well. Its nice to see pictures of your city.

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  4. Hana June 5, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Thanks Sarah. I am thinking to make a new dress from the same pattern.

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  5. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]June 6, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Hana, You have made yourself some beautiful clothes.. I love the dresses. so pretty on you.
    The photo of the building is so pretty..
    Happy sewing. Judy

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  6. Hana June 6, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Hi Judy, thanks for your sweet words.
    Happy sewing to you too:)

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