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Simplicity: 4556 (The Birds Dress) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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jilly cooper said...
beautiful!
1/22/10 8:53 AM
JTink said...
I just love this look. The pleats on the skirt really set it off in the right direction. You said you are wearing a crinoline under it. Did you make that also? I vote you make more of these outfits, they really look nice on you.
1/22/10 8:54 AM
ElizabethDee said...
i don't know which is more fun, your review or your dress. love your style, admire your skills, and appreciate the details about adapting vintage patterns.
1/22/10 9:27 AM
colorkitten said...
Great review! I actually have this pattern, I agree with you about the BOW. And I love the ikea fabric - I'm a big fan of that particular fabric series.
1/22/10 9:30 AM
birdmcfarland said...
I HAVE to have that bird fabric!! So they sell that at IKEA stores?
1/22/10 9:45 AM
MarshaG. said...
FABULOUS!! I just love it.......you did a beautiful job.
1/22/10 10:25 AM
Time4me said...
DARLING! In a grown up (no bow) way :)
1/22/10 12:31 PM
Knitters Delight said...
Gorgeous! You nailed this one out of the park.
1/22/10 1:46 PM
Christas said...
This skirt is WONDERFUL! Your fabric and belt are just perfect. Looks so great on you!
1/22/10 4:23 PM
3HoursPast said...
I did make the crinoline from silk and *ahem* mosquito netting I had lying around. http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2009/12/layer-cake-crinoline-multimedia.html That's Gertie's tutorial that got me inspired to just go ahead and make the thing. I have one more layer of netting than hers, and I may very well go ahead and put a few more. I want bigger. And I trimmed the bottom with nylon lace for prettiness factor.
1/22/10 5:04 PM
SpinningJenny said...
Stunning! This style is so perfect for you, and your fabric choices work so well together to create a really sophisticated look.
1/22/10 8:48 PM
cindyann said...
Cute! That bird fabric is TDF.
1/23/10 11:30 AM
UmaPreve said...
Beautiful look! Good job
1/23/10 11:54 AM
li'l miss muffett said...
Oh! I just love this dress to pieces! It's so adorable and you look GREAT!!!
1/23/10 2:29 PM
magoe6217 said...
Love, love, love the bird print. The addition of the checkered belt is a stroke of genius. Just the touch of pizazz needed. I must check my local Ikea for the bird print. Love your fiesty reviews.
1/23/10 4:38 PM
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