I found these pretty floral fabric when going shopping to Asakusabashi with Chie and Kayo the other day. The fabrics are cotton with embroidered border on one side. I love how comfortable the fabrics felt on my hand.
I used one of the fabric to make another try on the Tara pattern. No alteration other than making the sleeves double layered with raw edges shown. It was finished pretty quick and I made no mistake this time! The finished dress is rather lingerie-looking, I guess it’s due to the shape and embroideries. But I think it looks pretty cute. The fabric I use for my green dress has more ‘give’ than this floral fabric, maybe because it is pretty old. I use the same size for both dresses, but the floral dress ends up a bit tight. It turned out that I’m not that small! So next time I should use size 34.
I also made another dress with the other floral fabric. The ruffled collar is inspired by this ruffled top that Lia made for her daughter. I think it’s very cute so I shamelessly stole the idea from the little girl’s dress. Thank you Lia! The neckline and armholes are finished with binding strips from the same fabric, then I added rows of shirring around the waist. It also has a pair of hidden pockets on side seams.
I’m so ready for summer!
First floral dress pattern is Tara from Burdastyle.
Both dresses look lovely!! Is it hard to make hidden pockets? I love pockets on dresses, but not sure how to do them properly.
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It is actually pretty easy, we just have to know the order of doing it. I might make a tutorial about it, I love hidden pockets! ^^
Such pretty dresses! I wish I were as good as you and be able to make me a nice dress for summer!
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Gorgeous dresses. I love the floral fabrics and the combination with the colourful tights. Now I really want to look for some bold tights too, fun!
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You really are ready for the summer with those beautiful dresses! Both dresses look so cute!!!
I got myself some fabric today (floral… – hihihi), but I’m still not sure whether I should try a dress again, mainly after my failed debut, or a blouse.
I still have to do some studying for my Japanese exam next week, so I have time to think it over anyway.
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Wow, I just love the dresses you sew!
They all fit you so good…And the color of your tights are great! Give the dresses a special kick too.
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I just found your blog and absolutely love it! I have always dreamed of learning to sew, and after looking at your gorgeous work, I think I’ll go find that sewing class now!
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I love both of them a LOT! the fabric for the first item is awesome <3 love how striking its design is
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Oh goodness, I love the last dress so much!! It’s absolutely fabulous!! I’m teaching myself how to sew. I would love it if you made a tutorial for it. I’d pay for it. It’s too gosh darn cute!!!
Beautiful! I love both dresses, but I adore how you matched them with those green and purple tights! Great job!
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beautifulness!!
both gorgeous! kainnya mirip Liberty of London only better
and cheaper! \(^^)/
super cute. love the dress styles!
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Absolutely gorgeous dress. I love it. Well done!!
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such pretty dresses! the florals and embroidery are amazing. you did a wonderful job.
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The tara dress really looks awesome. It totall suits you.
The floral fabrics remind of the big stack of vintage fabric I got from my grandma. So far I hesitated to use it It seems so out of date but apparently I’m wrong!
And last, but certainly not least: LOVE the hidden pocket! I’m a huge fan of pockets (always need a place for my hands and dog treats). Lovely inspiration
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I believe all dresses should have pockets! I mean, what you’re gonna do with the hands while waiting in line? I need some place to put my hands! 😀
Genial!!
I like so much the panties with a strong colour!!
Very pretty ;D
Kisses
wow!! they are gorgeous and you look so pretty!
I love your great dresses, but how can I be without mentioning that I love your beautiful smile too!
Awww glad that you like the smile, Yoshimi!
I was sitting alone in the middle of a messy room while grinning widely for 10 seconds in front of a timer-set camera on tripod! 😀
Gosh, both fabrics and dresses are BEAUTIFUL! I am just sitting there in front of my screen, just speechless! Bravo!
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Totally gorgeous.
Thank you Trudy!
Beautiful!! You are definetely ready for summer!
They look beautiful and ready for summer, but oh no, I really honestly think that the green “fail” dress looks better, the fabric is beautiful and the color looks great on you, I didn’t even notice the mistake until I read about it, you should still wear it
I know what you mean, the green fabric is stunning, isn’t it? I think I love it now, with the mistakes and all 😀
So pretty!!! (You and the dress…and the shoes!)
cantik banget Mbak Novita…both u and the dress ^^. love it!!!
2 beautiful dresses, ~I love the floral print. And the shoes are great too.
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