Date: 6/30/09 10:14 PM

I love this fabric and keep looking at it on fabricmart.com. It is now an exrta 50% off. I worry, though, that if I don't pick the right pattern, I could come out with something looking dowdy. Any ideas on a chic pattern for it? It is cotton poplin (97% cotton, 3% lycra)

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Reply to blessedtosew
Date: 6/30/09 10:26 PM

I see one of those new wrap dresses in it that have a bodice area that fits well.

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Date: 6/30/09 11:02 PM

I think a pencil skirt with some pleating or drape detail would look sharp and up-to-date, vintage inspired.

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Date: 7/1/09 0:00 AM

a sleeveless summer dress, maybe with a bateau neckline or scoop neck? Anything fussy would cut up those flowers.

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Reply to blessedtosew
Date: 7/1/09 1:04 AM

I'm not sure what figure type you are, but I'm a vintage fan and love fitted floral sheaths:




Also, is the fabric flawed? I'm seeing some darker sections where it seems it should be white.

HTH,
Em


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Reply to Em's Summer
Date: 7/1/09 8:20 AM

That's a wonderful idea and illustration!

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Reply to Em's Summer
Date: 7/1/09 10:50 AM

Now how did you do that? That is neat. I don't know if it is flawed. Do you think fabricmart would be honest with me if I emailed them and asked? Thanks everyone for the ideas.
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Reply to blessedtosew
Date: 7/1/09 11:06 AM

I see flowing skirt. I see a wrap top. I also would think a wrap dress. A jacket with sold blue jalie jeans. That would look very nice. The fabric looks just fine i see no flaws. the dark part is the demtions in the leaves and the flowers.
Show us a picture of the piece you choose to make this beautiful fabric with.

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Reply to skae
Date: 7/1/09 5:08 PM

I am going to do a sheath dress, but I want an interesting neckline. What I am thinking is S6723

in View D
but instead of the full skirt, I want to morph a straight skirt onto it.

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Date: 7/1/09 6:07 PM

I'd be sure to make 3/4 pants out of that, with a white fitted shirt on top...

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