Simple Contoured Bust Dress
I saw a dress on BurdaStyle and I knew instantly that I wanted to make it. I had some gray stretch cotton laying around and I thought it'd be the perfect fabric for this simple...
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Chanel Inspired Dress with Fur
1 commentI was inspired by all the dresses from the Chanel Fall 2008 Haute Couture collection. The dress is made with a see through knit that is kind of lace like. I draped the dress, no...
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Colorblock Knit Dress
3 commentsThis colorblock knit dress was inspired by the swimwear in Oscar de la Renta's summer 2009 line. The colors and weight of the fabric are perfect for transitioning into the fall monthsnbsp...
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Fall Fashion Challenge
3 commentsThis is my submission for the fall challenge. A friend gave me a pattern for a racerback casual dress, which is lovely, but I wanted to "jeuge" it up a bit. Browsing on netaportercom...
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Rock & Roll Micro-Mini Dress
1 comment"Rock & Roll Micro-Mini Dress" It all began when I fell in love with an XXL T-shirt that I found at a used record store. I decided that instead of simply altering it to fit me, I would make...
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Silk Organza Dress
3 commentsThis dress is inspired by one of my favorite designer, Oscar De La Renta. I LOVE how the flounce drapes assymetrically, so I applied that to my dress. The dress has a corsellete foundation and a...
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Fall Fashion Challenge Entry - TatusWelle1
This is my entry for the Fall Fashion Challenge! Yaayy!!! I have only been sewing for about 10 months and this is my VERY FIRST challenge / contest entry ever! : ) My inspiration was a dress from the...
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Girl's Halter Smocked Dress
I was inspired by fabric/pattern designer & author Heather Ross to make my first smocked dress using elastic thread. I've never used elastic thread so this was one of my first dresses I made ...
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My Little Navy Dress and Coat
I wanted to create a little "black dress" but I didn't want it in black. I've always like navy and I've been working on adding more of it to my wardrope. I saw the black dress...
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maximizer
3 commentsLouis Vuitton's runway 2009 model inspired this black and purple 3 pc dress. I made a black satin halter dress, very fitted, top cut on the bias. The peplum corsett of black...
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Bubble collar, wrap dress
2 commentsI saw this dress in a favorite catalog (Down East Basics) I get and set out to make it. I found a pattern that was almost identical to the dress in the catalog. Butterwick 5320. I...
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Black Satin Strapless Gown
This piece has 2 inspirations. First inspiration once again was the Oscars. This time it was dress by Atlier Versace worn by actress Drew Barrymore at the 2005 Oscars. The 2nd inspiration was a...
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Two Piece Satin and Lace Gown
1 commentMy inspriration for this piece was the Oscars, recently i happened to be going through my fashion magazines from a couple years ago. They were showing fashions from the Oscars and noticed a gown by...
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Sparkling Bow and Round Hips Dress
This dress was inspired by a Dolce and Gabbana dress from their Spring 2009 ready-to-wear collection. I was fascinated by the flat round skirts they had that flared so much at the hips, yet...
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Navy Blue Bias Cut Asymmetrical Dress
My inspiration for this dress was Prada's asymmetical dress in her Spring 2009 ready-to-wear collection with a bow like thing on one shoulder. I wanted to try this also, and also cutting a dress on...
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Coral Butterflies by the Sea Dress
This dress was inspired by the pink Gucci dress that Gwyneth Paltrow wore. I loved the simplicity of the dress and the almost asymetrical bow at the neck. Since seeing this dress Ive...
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Ruffles Abound Dress
2 commentsThis dress was inspired by the dress I saw in the Anteprima ad in the Ala Moana Magazine from when I was in Hawaii. I have no idea who designed this dress, but Anteprima sells shiny bags made...
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Gold Prada Inspired Shift
This dress was inspired by the Spring 2009 Prada fashion line. I saw their ads in magazines and I loved the neck detail, how the fabric is gathered at the neck and tied with a bow, and how the...
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My Little Black Dress
8 commentsThis dress was created without a pattern. I studied the runway video, pulled snapshots from it, then draped a muslin on my dressform. I then used that muslin as my pattern to create...
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My embroidered Sweater insperated by Erika Kern
2 commentsAs I saw this project i was really inspire. Long time past, but finally here is my sweater. My blossoms looks not so neatly, but i like it this way. Sorry, I di not a before picture, but it was an...
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