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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Asymmetrical Neckline Dress

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Hello everyone,
I am back after a long silence, once again busy life and low mood for blogging but I've been so active in Instagram and made some garments that I am excited to share with you.
This asymmetrical neckline dress is one of the garments, I made it especially to wear in my dear niece wedding in London few weeks ago. It was a great wedding, both bride and groom were gorgeous, she looked so radiant and beautiful 💖💖



Back to the dress, I used the especial printed cotton linen that I bought in my trip to Singapore last year. I had three yards, I used 2.25 yards for this dress and used the leftover to make a matching necktie for dear husband. I will post the necktie separately after this.


I modified two Burdastyle patterns to make this dress. Dress pattern 10/2015#124 for the bodice and Godet Pencil skirt pattern 08/2012#112 for the skirt.

The sewing process started with a muslin and fitting ( I always make a muslin for difficult dress). My first plan was to make the skirt as a godet skirt exactly like the skirt pattern but I didn't like it. So, I omitted the godet and made a pencil skirt.

The dress was fully lined with silk satin, I made facings for the front and back neckline from the same fabric and continue the rest with silk satin.
The dress has back zipper and back slit skirt, princess seamed, asymmetrical neckline and midi length. Also, I added a big bow for the accessory. I made the bow separately and hand sewn directly on the left side waistline.

Here are some of the processes, I sewn the front and back pieces completed with neckline facings.
Followed by attached the lining after I sew the front and back dress right sides together. Then carefully sew the back slit skirt. I hand sewn the slit and the hem to avoid mess and ruin the dress. As shown in the pictures below,
And I am happy with the result. Forget to mention, I secured the end of the slit with double interfacing before I lined the dress.

And the whole dress, front and back completed with a big bow. The bow was lined with silk satin, hope you can see a little bit shine of silk satin popping up 😊
The wrong side views of the dress front and back. I used the wrong side of silk satin facing my body because I couldn't stand the shiny part of the satin.
Here is the closer views of the asymmetric neckline, back side and inner dress.
And the closer look of the lining of upper bodices, front and back.

Last three pictures of the dress on me, front and back views.



That's it for today post everyone. Thank you for reading and see you soon in a matching necktie post that I made for dear husband.


Happy Sewing!

Hana @velvetribbon_sew

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  1. Mariela AlethiaJuly 14, 2017 at 6:13 PM

    I love your dress, pretty, elegant and stylish.

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  2. PaisleyPirouetteJuly 14, 2017 at 7:55 PM

    You look so pretty in your lovely dress, Hana! I admire all those elaborated details and it fully paid off! I guess that it's a wonderful feeling of wearing the soft lined dress.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJuly 14, 2017 at 11:23 PM

      Thank you so much, dear Sasa. Soft lined dress is always the best :)

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  3. The Sewing CPAJuly 15, 2017 at 11:46 AM

    Oh Hana this is so beautiful. I love the fabric you used. The bow was such a great addition. You looked beautiful. I'm glad you had a wonderful time at the wedding.

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  4. KathySJuly 15, 2017 at 1:47 PM

    Beautiful, elegant dress, Hana. I love the fabric and the silk satin lining and perfectly finished as usual.

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  5. Sarah LizJuly 15, 2017 at 3:52 PM

    Once again, an exquisite garment inside and out. Your sewing is always done so carefully, and is a pleasure to look at. I love your husbands matching tie. I know you have been busy, so I hope you mean that you have had no energy left to blog. To me a low mood means feeling very low and down, and I hope that is not the case. If it is, please be kind to yourself until it passes.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJuly 15, 2017 at 11:58 PM

      Thank you so much for kind words Sarah Liz. Everything is fine here, I am just tired 😘😘

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  6. AnonymousJuly 15, 2017 at 8:40 PM

    This dress is both beautiful and beautifully made. I love all the little details you talk about.

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  7. LovenickyJuly 16, 2017 at 3:41 AM

    This is so amazing on you!! The fit is perfect, the style is perfect, the colouring and pattern is perfect. You did a fantastic job! You look so beautiful.

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  8. The Winter~QueenJuly 16, 2017 at 4:25 AM

    It is beautiful dress Hana and it was lovely seeing all your photos from the wedding too

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  9. TomasaJuly 16, 2017 at 7:00 AM

    Oh wow - this dress is just absolutely stunning! You look gorgeous. What a great idea to add the big bow. The bow adds some drama to the dress and makes it extra special. Love it!

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJuly 16, 2017 at 11:23 PM

      Thank you so much Tomasa. I always love a big bow 😍

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  10. AriBJuly 17, 2017 at 2:00 AM

    I love this dress....great job at it! Linings and all.

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  11. FröbelinaJuly 17, 2017 at 1:45 PM

    What a clever dress, I like the neckline and you look great in it. It fits you so well! I'm glad you had a great time :)

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  12. Sew, Jean MargaretJuly 17, 2017 at 7:09 PM

    Beautiful dress Hana, and impeccably sewn. You are so incredibly neat in your sewing. Well done!

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  13. MargoJuly 18, 2017 at 9:17 AM

    OMGosh! You guys looks so cute! I love your dress Hana...and your finishing is impeccable!!

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  14. VanessaJuly 18, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    Your dress is amazing!!! I LOVE the gorgeous inside pics, and you look lovely in it. Also, your hubby's tie is nice too.

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  15. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]August 14, 2017 at 5:16 AM

    Beautiful dress. Love the neckline.. Nice photo of you and hubby.

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  16. LisaAugust 18, 2017 at 8:32 PM

    Always interesting how you combine difference bodices to skirts and this one is perfectly elegant. Your work is exquisite and you look beautiful. Great idea to make your husband a matching tie! Enjoyed following along with your instagram photos. :)

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