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October 14, 2010

Dress Design for Shabby Apple Dresses

This is my Shabby Apple dress design for Shabby Apple Dresses. I have been thinking about making this dress for a long time, and finally got started when I found out about Shabby Apple's Dare to Design contest.
 

The inspiration for this dress came from "the t-shirt". I wanted a comfortable, casual cotton knit dress that I could wear every day. 

The top starts like a regular t-shirt and flares out into an A-line skirt. Drawstrings tie on the sides for a more fitted look.

I used elastic thread to shirr the sleeves. I had never used it before and I love the way the sleeves turned out. 
 

I had fun making this dress. I have altered patterns many times, but this was my first time sewing a piece of clothing with my own pattern. I think this dress would also look nice in a solid color with some applique design on the skirt. That is what I am going to try next!

Thanks to my sister Abigail for her wonderful photography!
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15 comments:

  1. sarahdodsonOctober 14, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    I LOVE it!! So beautifully done. Have you ever considered selling dresses? I know it's hard for me to find them.

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  2. UnknownOctober 15, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Alison, it's adorable! Do you think you could enlarge the pattern for me? I would love a dress like that!

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  3. AlisonOctober 15, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    Thanks, y'all!

    I do want to try selling dresses after I get my pattern graded (made into more sizes).

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  4. AnonymousOctober 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    I LOVE IT! it is so cute.♥

    Anna Silverberg

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  5. AnonymousOctober 20, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    ♫Love it♫!!!
    Rachel ♥

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  6. Sisters of GraceOctober 20, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    Very cute!I would love to have a pattern like that!

    ♥Michelle

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  7. JoAnnaOctober 26, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    So pretty! You did an excellent job making it.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I really like that dress!! It is so cute and modest! It is also VERY cute(I am a total freak over pink!!!)! I would love to make one of those!
    I also like to make my own patterns and try and make things I see in magazines! It is such fun to see how it turns out!!

    Sami(came over from Bramblewood fashion)
    samiant.blogspot.com

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