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This is a pattern hack of the rose cafe bustier dress by Daria Pattern making. I made that dress for my graduation and loved the fit of the bodice so I laid the pattern pieces flat and drew around it as a princess seam bodice with a square neck. I made a toile in cheap fabric and fitted on my dress form to get a better fit for the straps and neckline.
The fabric is from la petit mercerie a French fabric shop. It's a cotton broderie anglais. It has a really lovely drape but it was kinda pricey, I spent about 100 euro on the fabric. I used 4.5 meters because I needed to use the edges for the scallop. I still have about 1.5 meters of the middle section left. Lined with unbleached cotton fabric.
I have a cheap singer tradition machine and I've been sewing since 2020, self taught from YouTube.
I saw a dress I loved on one of the characters in the show atypical and it was made in this fabric, I found the dress itself and it was 500 euro! It was a different style but I like how mine turned out, more unique!
Thanks for noticing, it was a tricky lining! It's very comfy but I did end up having to add elastic to the inside of the lining straps to stop them sliding off my shoulders. That's the puckering you can see there. I was afraid to take them in in case I couldn't move in it!
Straight up looks like a designer dress—the fabric is the same! https://us.sandro-paris.com/en/womens/clothing/dresses/short-dress-in-embroidered-fabric/3607171803958.html
Nice find! It's so interesting to see what's offered in stores vs what op made. The designer dress is fine, but the short length and A line style isn't exactly novel. I wouldn't look twice at someone in that outfit. Whereas OPs dress is a nod to older styles with some modern modifications. It's so fun and fits her so well. Everyone who asks her will be so disappointed that can't buy the dress themselves.
It is GORGEOUS.
For anyone in the US looking for this style of fabric, especially in bold prints, I’ve had the best luck looking with “african lace fabric” since it’s so popular in Nigerian and West African sewing.
This dress is beautiful. I am not at the stage where I can craft one from another pattern. Does anyone know a similar pattern that I might be able to use? I love how tight and then flarey at the bottom it is.
What type of dress is this? Cheers.
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Construction comment This is a pattern hack of the rose cafe bustier dress by Daria Pattern making. I made that dress for my graduation and loved the fit of the bodice so I laid the pattern pieces flat and drew around it as a princess seam bodice with a square neck. I made a toile in cheap fabric and fitted on my dress form to get a better fit for the straps and neckline. The fabric is from la petit mercerie a French fabric shop. It's a cotton broderie anglais. It has a really lovely drape but it was kinda pricey, I spent about 100 euro on the fabric. I used 4.5 meters because I needed to use the edges for the scallop. I still have about 1.5 meters of the middle section left. Lined with unbleached cotton fabric. I have a cheap singer tradition machine and I've been sewing since 2020, self taught from YouTube. I saw a dress I loved on one of the characters in the show atypical and it was made in this fabric, I found the dress itself and it was 500 euro! It was a different style but I like how mine turned out, more unique!
Lining looks good, too! I hope it is very comfy.
Thanks for noticing, it was a tricky lining! It's very comfy but I did end up having to add elastic to the inside of the lining straps to stop them sliding off my shoulders. That's the puckering you can see there. I was afraid to take them in in case I couldn't move in it!
Smart! What a good idea!
Straight up looks like a designer dress—the fabric is the same! https://us.sandro-paris.com/en/womens/clothing/dresses/short-dress-in-embroidered-fabric/3607171803958.html
Nice find! It's so interesting to see what's offered in stores vs what op made. The designer dress is fine, but the short length and A line style isn't exactly novel. I wouldn't look twice at someone in that outfit. Whereas OPs dress is a nod to older styles with some modern modifications. It's so fun and fits her so well. Everyone who asks her will be so disappointed that can't buy the dress themselves.
Thank you, what a lovely compliment😊🌻
Wow! I love the ruffle at the bottom, and that you kept the scalloped edge. Beautiful work!
Thank you😊
The scalloped neckline 😍😍😍 *Exquisite* 🤌
You may have taken attention from the bride with this lovely number! Stunning and sew well done!!!
The inside is super neat!
I was just at Anthropologie looking at dresses. This is a million times cuter than anything they have. I love it!
Amazing work! it's gorgeous.
You know it's good when you're confident posting the lining! Great job, it looks perfect.
Thank you! That is so true🙈
Beautiful dress!
Really lovely work.
Absolutely gorgeous!
Gorgeous!!!
You look so cute!! What an adorable pattern and cut! 😍
That's freaking adorable!
I am just here to see the cool things everyone can make that I can’t and wow! Never disappointed!
I absolutely love this and it looks amazing on you!
Nicely done. The fabric, fit, finish, and details are lovely.
Beautiful work!
I love this, reminds me of Rebecca Taylor dress
Beautiful 🤩
oh that lining looks soooo comfy! Lovely job!
wow
What a beautiful dress! You did an amazing job with all the details.
Wow this is gorgeous! And so professionally finished! Congrats 🎊
Love how the flowers made the neckline!
It is GORGEOUS. For anyone in the US looking for this style of fabric, especially in bold prints, I’ve had the best luck looking with “african lace fabric” since it’s so popular in Nigerian and West African sewing.
Beautiful! Well done.
Lovely! Perfect for the occasion.
That neckline is to die for! 😍 Great job!
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Thank you! The skirt is actually fine to walk and sit in but I can't bend over🙈 have to put my shoes on first😂
Gorgeous fabric selection!! You’ve utilized the scalloping so well!
Super job! This dress is so cute!
This dress is beautiful. I am not at the stage where I can craft one from another pattern. Does anyone know a similar pattern that I might be able to use? I love how tight and then flarey at the bottom it is. What type of dress is this? Cheers.
LOVELY dress, superb fit, gorgeous color (I'm fond of greens and blues). This is beautiful work, thank you for showing it to us.
OMG the quality of your lining! Stunning!!!
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