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Sewing: Couture Dress
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Couture Dress

Couture Dress by Lynn

Couture Dress by Lynn

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
The Couture Dress »

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Classic


Materials

linen, silk lining, silk organza underlining

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to try a project that challenged my skills, both in sewing techniques and fabric. I chose a plaid that isn't square, so I would have to determine placement of each piece, similar to the green dress that Susan made in the class video.

What are you most proud of?

I learned so many techniques that can be used with every-day sewing. I didn't think I'd like all the hand sewing, but it was relaxing and actually much easier to make lines match.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Watch the entire class once, then watch each segment as you work on the project.

 

40 comments

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veronica2341885 on craftsy.com
May 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Simple and flattering
innerwave on craftsy.com
Apr 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Nice fabric, you choose - the dress looks just great on you. Thanks for sharing.
sewgoodmom on craftsy.com
Mar 07, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful
Julie Ann Moore on craftsy.com
Mar 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful fit! My body type is out of proportion...larger on top with slim hips and I can't buy a fitted dress off the rack. That's why I'm considering this class. You did a beautiful job of tailoring your dress to flatter your figure perfectly"
LynnWA on craftsy.com
Mar 09, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! This class helped me with fit and techinqus that I continue to use in every day sewing. It's one of my favorite craftsy classes.
Blaubaer on craftsy.com
Feb 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Das ist ja ein super Kleid,wrde mir auch gefallen!
Squid60 on craftsy.com
Sep 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The fit of your dress is absolutely perfect. It hangs so well and seems to be, well, made for YOU! It's beautiful. Congratulations on a job well done.
Heather Greene on craftsy.com
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! Gorgeous!
The Nurse on craftsy.com
Sep 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a great dress and a great fit. I hope you enjoyed the process.
stitchgirl78 on craftsy.com
Aug 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lynn, I can tell you did an amazing job fitting your muslin because it shows in your finished dress. Very nicely done................it fits beautifully!
OriginalRed on craftsy.com
Aug 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Adorable! Great job. Looks terrific on you.
Gutterwoman on craftsy.com
Jul 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Good job!
FineFabric on craftsy.com
Jul 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great Job! Will you make another couture dress? Or was one enough? I have not received my pattern yet but have watched the entire video. I hope I fall in love with the process, otherwise I will be making only one dress.
LynnWA on craftsy.com
Jul 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I may make another couture dress, but not this one. I have already used some of the couture techniques in a jacket and blouse. Hope you have received your pattern and have started!
Sandra83 on craftsy.com
Jun 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I have just signed up and raring to go...i hope my dress turns out as well fitting as yours! Great job!!
GoodbyValentino on craftsy.com
Jun 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a beautiful dress...... and one that you will wear often!
MollyApple on craftsy.com
May 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So elegant and beautiful fabric. I love how well it goes with the flip-flops and would obviously look equally good with heels, truly versatile!
Wintora on craftsy.com
May 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
wow, your dress looks fantastic!
Android on craftsy.com
May 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your dress looks incredible! I love the color which goes with the color of your hair. (I hope I can pull off my dress just as well as you did yours!)
ramonamp on craftsy.com
May 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a great job. Your dress is just beautiful!
kandus on craftsy.com
May 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
WOW - what a beautiful garment. Fabulous job on it.
LynnWA on craftsy.com
May 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments! I wore the dress this past weekend for my son's college graduation and it was so comfortable. The silk lining felt wonderful and the silk organza underlining definitely kept the linen from wrinkling. Great class!
Fiddlestyx on craftsy.com
May 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this dress is BEAUTIFUL and the fit is amazing!
Sharondipity on craftsy.com
May 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You look fab in your dress! I have been thinking of buying this class. I think I will now. Great job.
Wintora on craftsy.com
May 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
my thought exactly!!
AidaLA on craftsy.com
May 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful dress and colordress ,and better-looking patern than I thought
Jenny Mulhall on craftsy.com
May 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful dress and you wear it so well! I've bought this class and will tentatively try to walk in your footsteps. Brava!
KathyGM on craftsy.com
May 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful. I love everything about this dress.
Minnasews on craftsy.com
May 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely...great color w/ your hair!
MyTurnNow on craftsy.com
May 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, it is beautiful! I agree, I am watching the class first before I even begin my project. How long did it take to complete the dress?
LynnWA on craftsy.com
May 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! It took a month or so, mostly because I don't have that much time to sew.
drawer46 on craftsy.com
May 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great dress and fit!
NellyJane on craftsy.com
May 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great figure, great dress!
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
May 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your dress is beautiful.
Sewswithrum on craftsy.com
May 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The dress looks awesome! Congrats on a superb piece.
Janet Berry on craftsy.com
May 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Looks wonderful on you, such a great fit!
J.M. on craftsy.com
May 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
That looks so wonderful! Great work! You give me hope that some day I too will make a dress that fits so nicely. :)
LynnWA on craftsy.com
May 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I had it sewn except for the lining, but didn't like the fit. So I sent a picture to Susan Kahlje and she could tell from the picture what I needed to do to fix it! Amazing!
LynnWA on craftsy.com
May 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! In our ASG chapter,, we have 4 Lynns who are active!
CoastalCouture on craftsy.com
May 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Congratulations on finishing your dress! I love the fit and your fabric as well. It's great to know there's another Lynn out there making couture dresses!