Thursday, April 4, 2013

My Easter dress

While poking through my Style board on Pinterest, I came across this pin:
I'm sure I originally pinned this for the open-backed dress in the front, which is lovely, but since I was looking for Easter dress inspiration, the dress in back struck me this time around, when it occurred to me that I already have an extremely similar pattern, pockets and all, that I've already made successfully several times. I only needed to lengthen it!

Here's how it turned out, although I really don't think these photos are doing it justice. The shape is not showing like it does in real life. This pattern is great for making any waist look small! These are just not flattering pictures of me in general, but whatev, here's the dress:

And I'm not sure what's going on with my hem here ... that is not a design feature, hahaha!
The pattern is Simplicity 2591 and this was my fourth make of this pattern!
The first was actually my Easter dress of two years ago:
The second is still a favorite of mine to wear:
And the third was out of a vintage cotton that was given to me and that I LOVE:
Unfortunatley, when I cut the facing for this version, there was a crease in my fabric. You can't tell in this picture, but it really did affect the way the neckline lay. So it went back in the fabric stash because although I couldn't wear it, I love the fabric and can possibly make something else out of it.


11 comments:

  1. All 4 are beautiful - this pattern is a definite winner for you ... J

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  2. All of them are gorgeous!
    Loving the top dress fabric too:) divine

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  3. All your dresses are so gorgeous!!

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  4. All your dresses are so gorgeous!!

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  8. I don't know why ,my comment showed up five times... I must really, really like your dresses!

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  9. I agree with Carolyn...5 times! :o) The way you placed the print of the fabric adds to the flattering-ness of the dress. Yep, I had to make up a word, 'cause ya know, words just can't describe it. It's that good! :o)

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  10. So pretty, love the color and print on you. All of your versions are beautiful.

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  11. Beautiful Easter dress. I love to see a great pattern get lots of use.

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