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No Pattern Used: Chevron Maxi (Racer Back) - Type:Dresses

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Jessamaka


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2/17/13 8:04 PM

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Easy & Great for Beginners

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To achieve the chevron pattern, I cut the horizontal strip fabric on the bias at a 45 degree angle so that when one piece was rotated the stripes matched up.
I have no secret to matching the stripes, just time, patience and placing a pin at every other stripe. I'm quite happy with the out come, even thought the side seams aren't perfect.
I made this dress by tracing a racer back tank top directly onto to the chevroned fabric.

I lined just the upper part as I wanted the skirt to be light. But, in retrospect, the bias mid section could have used some support.

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	karen n said... Nice job matching up all those stripes! 2/18/13 0:17 AM
	Holmar said... I Love your maxi dress...you did a great job! 2/18/13 7:06 AM
	1SewSweet said... This is a beautiful Maxi dress, it looks so RTW and without the use of a pattern too! 2/18/13 8:15 AM
	Agrippa said... Very nicely done! 2/18/13 10:05 AM