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Self Drafted Pattern: 16599-1005 (Crossover dress) - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Reviewed by:TalyQ
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This is a dress that I made the pattern from copying an RTW dress that fit pretty well, but it was a petite pattern, so I always kept pulling it down. It also was getting quite small and I really never liked the fabric design that much.

So, I opened a few seams and pin-traced the parts. But then I did quite a bit of alterations to it:

- I did FBA
- I added length to both front and back bodice
- I lengthened and narrowed the sleeves on the bottom
- I changed the length of the dress slightly.

I am not in love with this fabric, but it was the only winter knit that I had in my stash. It's the first thing I made for myself in a very long time though and I am so happy that I have a wearable dress for church, and I was able to finish it just before Christmas.

I will have to tweak this pattern and I really would like to make a few of these dresses - both casual and dressy - now just to find the right fabric.
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BillieJean said...
Lovely dress.
1/8/13 6:00 AM
Quickie said...
I think it's fine. I love the colour!
1/8/13 7:53 AM
Acient3 said...
very nice dress and fabric
1/8/13 8:39 AM
nicegirl said...
This looks so great on you--very flattering and I love the color.
1/8/13 10:14 AM
chenille said...
Beautiful! Perfect fit and I love that color on you.
1/8/13 10:48 AM
petro said...
Terrifc colour, and very flattering, a success!
1/8/13 1:10 PM
norie creates said...
Very pretty!
1/8/13 1:13 PM
bananaoil said...
Your dress is lovely. I like the color also.
1/8/13 1:47 PM
Heatherrique said...
Very chic and flattering! Wonderful work in replicating (I'm sure you achieved better results) your RTW dress.
1/8/13 8:35 PM
leighann777 said...
Very pretty! And such a nice color for you.
1/8/13 8:42 PM
BeaJay said...
Great dress - and self drafted - excellent.
1/8/13 9:10 PM
TalyQ said...
Thank you so much for the lovely comments. It feels good to finally have a decent dress :)
1/9/13 4:42 AM
sunnysewer said...
fantastic dress, very nice on you.
1/10/13 3:26 PM
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