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Sewing: Swishy Couture Dress
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Swishy Couture Dress

Swishy!

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Swishy!

Learn It

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

Instructions

I used New Look 6723 as an alternative pattern for The Couture Dress class. http://www.simplicity.com/p-2419-misses-dresses.aspx

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage, Romantic, Classic


Materials

Blue gabardine. Added piping to neckline.

What was your inspiration?

So many great versions of the Couture Dress out there, I wanted to create a version that had a vintage flair.

What are you most proud of?

I love how swishy this dress is! I added horsehair braid to the hem and it really helps to give this dress the body I was looking for. It's a blast to twirl around in it. I'm also proud of the inside which looks almost as good as the outside. The bra carriers were a revelation - this has solved a common sleeveless dress issue for me. Yay!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take your time and learn as you go!

 

25 comments

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Lauras Threads on craftsy.com
Sep 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous color, and I love the piping effect. Wonderful job!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Sep 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I like how the piping turned out too!
The Nurse on craftsy.com
Sep 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job and beautiful on you.
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Sep 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Sep 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
fearsnone903517 on craftsy.com
Aug 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Sep 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
bkennedy8605814 on craftsy.com
Aug 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job -- dress complements you very well!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Sep 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
oonaballoona on craftsy.com
Aug 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
that swishy photo is awesome! i love the way the skirt moves.... always wanted to try horsehair braid. looks like i finally will:)
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Aug 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I think the horsehair braid works very well for heavier fabrics that would normally hang too close to your body.
diaspora72 on craftsy.com
Aug 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Looks wonderful on you and so well-made! Congrats!
Sharon Picone on craftsy.com
Aug 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very retro. Love it! And the blue colour with white piping is beautiful. I'm still on my muslin stage, so I'm looking forward to completing my dress. I hope it turns out as lovely as yours.
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Aug 03, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much!
Snazzy SewNsew on craftsy.com
Aug 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Nice to see a different (can I say "nicer"?) dress pattern being used. Looks lovely and I love the piping detail. Well done.
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Aug 03, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. I like the pattern used in the class, but just wasn't sure how flattering it would be for me.
hansity on craftsy.com
Aug 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love the color!
Heather Greene on craftsy.com
Aug 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
nice!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Aug 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! :)
ValUK on craftsy.com
Aug 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a lovely colour and great dress.
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Aug 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank-you!
Karen Emelia on craftsy.com
Aug 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very lovely. Would you share a photo of the horse hair braid hem? I haven't heard that before.
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Aug 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hi Karen - Here's some pics of horsehair braid http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Horsehair-Braid/ . It's basically stiff plastic that you add to the inside of the hem to give your skirt more body.
Ipanema on craftsy.com
Aug 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your dress is lovely. The color compliments your hair beautifully.
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Aug 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank-you!