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Sewing: Little 'blue' dress
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Little "blue" dress

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Learn It

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

Instructions

Vogue #1271

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Traditional, Romantic, Classic


What was your inspiration?

I wanted to sharpen my sewing design and technique skills by creating a semi-formal brides' maid dress using the couture dress technique- in preparation for my goal of creating a couture bridal gown. Someday I would like to own a BERNINA sewing machine.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of the fact I followed (and found necessary) every single detail in the process of the couture technique. The result- Little "blue" dress- is a work of art (and heart). It fits the recipient (my daughter) perfectly. The construction is equal to the quality I observed at Nordstrom's in the couture collections of some of the most famous designers.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take the class: The Couture Dress by Susan Khalje
watch it over and over-
take it slow, follow every detail
you will love the result

 

8 comments

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LittlePink Kiwi on craftsy.com
Oct 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, that's a beautiful dress! It fits your daughter so well. I'd love to know what pattern you used too (if you used one)
jb62 on craftsy.com
Aug 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
awesome dress, keep up the good work!!!
littlesergrgirl on craftsy.com
Aug 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
thank you all!
jeni_rainbow on craftsy.com
Jul 18, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great colour and fit! I bet your daughter was thrilled!
lessles on craftsy.com
Jul 18, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh gorgeous dress, doesn't it feel sooo good to make something you're proud of?
servareginae on craftsy.com
Jul 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful dress with a very detailed design. ...excellent fit. What kind of material did you use? I agree. The couture method is great. I won't skip a step.
Sandra83 on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The detailing is amazing! Love your comment about rewatching classes to nail the details....good idea!
NellyJane on craftsy.com
Jul 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This a beautiful dress and the colour of the material is wonderful. Did you use a regular pattern to make this or adapt the pattern that comes with The Couture Dress course. I would love to know the pattern number if possible.