DIY Midi Dresses

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Hi there, Happy Friday 🌸🌸 Today's update is about two new dresses that I made to wear on special outings. The sleeveless orange midi dress was made in October and the long-sleeved dress was made at the beginning of this month.  Both patterns were self-drafted, and the dresses had ruffles at the bottom tier. And to complete the look, I added a removable bow and pinned it to the neckline.  For the sleeveless midi dress, I used a linen blend fabric a souvenir from my trip to Bangkok and the fabric was enjoyable to sew. As usual, the sewing process started with pinning and sewing the darts and then attached the facings to the front and back pieces right sides together. I pinned it around and then sewed it, but I left a few centimeters open to sew the shoulder lines. I love this method, the finished facing looks clean and neat. I closed the opening area with hand sewing. I gathered the bottom tiers and then sewed them to...
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Sewing Vintage Modern Polka Dot Dress

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A new dress! Yes, I am glad that I finally finished it:) This is my second project based on Elizabeth Gathered Waist Dress from Burdastyle Sewing Vintage Modern Book. You can see my first project here.
For this polka dot dress,  I only used the dress bodice pattern and instead of using straight-gathered skirt from the original pattern, I used pleated skirt pattern from my stash. Also, I changed the side zipper to the middle back.

I used 2 yards of polka dot fabric, light weight fusible interfacing, invisible zipper and same color of thread. All of them are from my stash.
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The process of making this dress is very simple and enjoyable. The instructions from the book are very easy to follow and I definitely will make another project based on this pattern.

How I worked on this dress:
  • For the dress bodice: I had the copied pattern with adjustment from my first dress, but this one I kept the style original.
  • For skirt: I am not so sure where I got the pattern, I found it inside my stash without descriptions:( The skirt style is very simple pleated skirt that for sure will suit well my body type and I can run with my little boy.
  • As I mentioned above, I change the side zipper to the middle back.
  • I iron the light weight fusible interfacing onto the neckline and armhole facings before attach it to the bodice. Sew it and secure it with hand stitching around it.
  • I finished the dress hem with 4 cm blind hem stitching.
Here are the pictures of the dress,

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dress side
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This is my July style the stash sew a long, this project was delayed because of my work on a men's shirt for my husband. The shirt is almost done, only missing to sew the sleeve hem. I will post it on the blog as soon as I finish it.


Happy Sewing!







Comments

  1. MargoJuly 26, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Love this dress Hana! It looks so fab on you and it's great to have a dress that you can chase your kiddo around in.

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  2. FarJuly 26, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    the polkadots look good on you Hana! Great dress!

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  3. opportunityknitsJuly 26, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    It's such an elegant dress and you look great in it! I like your pleated skirt variation.

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  4. MarjorieJuly 26, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Love it. And you look gorgeous! Every time I finish a sewing project I look like Godzilla, but am so excited to post a pic I take a shot so I look like the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow.

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  5. Sarah LizJuly 26, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Another very pretty dress Hana - and the pleats are much more flattering than gathers would have been. All your work is lovely and nicely made.

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  6. SandraJuly 26, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    This is a really beautiful dress. I love the sleeve and I really like that you pleated the skirt - that is fantastic.

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  7. MaryJuly 26, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Hana, you look wonderful in this dress. Wow!

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  8. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]July 27, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    So cute, I love the polka dot dress, it looks great on you.

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  9. Hana July 28, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Hi ladies! Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I really appreciate it:)

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  10. BeverlyJuly 28, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    What a pretty dress!

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  11. UnknownJuly 29, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Hi Hana, great dress again! The neckline really suits you too.

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  12. jacquianneJuly 30, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Hana I love the dress! It suits you so well. I am posting your picture to my pintrest account as my DD loves polka dots and would love this dress for her summer wardrobe.

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  13. SewingadictaAugust 1, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Wow! Polka dots!! What beautiful work, dear Hana. Love this dress, it is very flattering on you!

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  14. leggings for womenAugust 14, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Nice dress...wonderful fashion boutique collection!!!

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