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...

Finished Magam June Outfit

Hello everyone,
Sorry for my late post! Here is my June MAGAM outfit based on Burdastyle patterns..
T-shirt details,
Simple style t-shirt, nothing fancy but perfect for everyday wear.
 
Pattern and modification:
For the pattern, I used Burda t-shirt pattern 06/2008 - 113 size 34. You can check out my first version here. 
As you all see that my first version was fine but I am not so happy with how the neckline turned out, so I decided to raise the front neckline 2 cm and I used smaller neckband 1 cm.
 
Materials:
1.5 yards of knit cotton in white color, stay tape for the shoulder lines, and white color thread.
 
For the sewing process, you all can see here in my first version. But I omitted the contrast stitching and made the neckband smaller. And  I think that the neckband turned out well :-)
Here are the pictures of the t-shirt - front and back views,
 
 
Skirt details,
Very cute and girly floral skirt, it has a slight flare and decorative large hip-yoke pockets. But I omitted the pockets because my fabric is too light. I will make another version of this skirt with pockets for my next project. I already have the right fabric from my stash :)
 
Pattern and adjustments:
For the pattern, I used Burdastyle skirt 10/2013  size 36 with adjustments on the waist and hips area. I also change the side zipper to the middle back, omitted the pockets and shorten the skirt length 4 cm.
 
Materials:
1.5 yards of floral stretch cotton, fusible interfacing for the waist band and hem line, invisible zipper in white color, snap fasteners and matching thread.
 
Sewing process:
Easy and fun project to make. The skirt come with 4 slices of patterns (front skirt panel, front yoke, back skirt panel, back yoke) and self-drafted straight waistband 5 cm wide. I also change the side zipper to the middle back with 2 cm seam allowances.
Here is some of the process:
  • I sew the skirt according to the instructions, but as I mentioned above that I omitted the pockets. So, I just sew the front yoke to the skirt and topstitching it at the right side.
  • I did the same for the back skirt, but for the next time I'd love to remove the back yoke. We will see later..
  • Then I sew the skirt front and back right sides together. Sew the invisible zipper and prepare my waist band.
  • For the waist band, I fuse fusible interfacing on the wrong side and sew it to the skirt. Then finish it with two snap fasteners. Then I sew the skirt hem 4 cm. Done!
Here are the pictures of the skirt, front and back views with the details
 
 
 
 
And two more pictures of the outfit,
 
 
I wish you all a lovely Friday and Happy sewing!!








Comments

  1. I love the t-shirt pattern - the sleeves sit so nicely. It's a pretty shape as well, very flattering. The skirt is gorgeous too, so this is a lovely summery outfit. I do love the ivy wall behind you :)

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    1. Thank you so much dear Sarah Liz, I love the pattern so much and I am thinking to make another one soon.... :)

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  2. Great little outfit ~ love the colours in your skirt! Very summery indeed ... J

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    1. Thank you, Judith! I love floral too very much :)

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  3. Very pretty! And looks so cute on you.

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  4. Wow! They are such simple pieces but you made them beautiful. The T-shirt looks stylish and comfy. The skirt is amazing!!

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    1. Thank you so much, Annie. I am so flattered with your comment :-)

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  5. Lovely summery outfit the skirt print is gorgeous

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    1. Thank you, Tracy! Summery outfit always cheer up my mood :)

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  6. Hana, such a cute outfit.. Looks great on you.. Happy sewing.

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    1. Thank you, Judy. You are so sweet as always :)

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  7. I love the colors of the skirt. The whole outfit looks really great on you.

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  8. Lovely summer outfit, Hana. The yokes on the skirt are quite interesting. (I thought I had already commented here? Sorry if doing it twice.)

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