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Sewing: Dress and bolero
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Dress and bolero

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
from the Alabama Chanin books

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Casual, Classic


Materials

Organic cotton and button/craft thread.

What was your inspiration?

Natalie Chanin and Alabama Chanin and her/their lovely books.

What are you most proud of?

The fact that I actually finished it with no machine sewing.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

It takes time, but is so worth it.

 

9 comments

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HAND on craftsy.com
Apr 17, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
nice. definitely worth the long hours of work :)
Goldenheimer on craftsy.com
Mar 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Hello, It looks like you used a dress pattern from one of Natalie's book. Is that correct? If this is the case, it looks like you brought up the neckline. The original dress pattern is a bit too low cut for me. i think your neckline looks great. I'm interested in how you went about that. Thank you, joy
PSCD on craftsy.com
Mar 08, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Hi Goldenheimer, this is the camisole dress pattern from the second book and I didn't alter the neckline at all. You're probably talking about the fitted dress which does seem to have a lower neckline. I haven't tried that one yet.
OuttaMyGourd on craftsy.com
Feb 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! Awesome work!
PSCD on craftsy.com
Feb 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Yes, Linda. I did it before the Craftsy Alabama Chanin class and since taking the class I have learned so much more to make it easier, and faster, I think.
Linda74Sews on craftsy.com
Feb 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I take it you hand sewed the entire ensemble? Wow. Impressive
PSCD on craftsy.com
Feb 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
wendymkl1263918 on craftsy.com
Feb 19, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Nice
DaisyandFlorrie on craftsy.com
Feb 19, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous - I love the Alabama Chanin look! You did a wonderful job!