Thursday 15 May 2014

Peonies dress



 I wouldn't have known these little flowers were peonies if it wasn't helpfully printed on the fabric for me.



I made this dress using Simplicity 1873, View A.
Absolutely no alterations required. I have never made a dress with this type of pleated skirt before. It was not terribly difficult and I think I may have found a gathered yet flattering skirt style I can finally wear without getting the old pregnant-stomach look.


I ran out of fabric for the lining but I figured leopard print would be acceptable!




I made this specifically to wear to the Love Vintage Fair in Melbourne this weekend! Very exciting... just need to remember to keep my wallet tucked firmly in my bag at all times....


6 comments:

  1. This whole outfit is COOL! You are the imbodiment of my ideal look and leopard lining! One can't go wrong with leopard.

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    1. Thank you so much Bobbi! I totally agree with you on thr leopard! :)

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  2. Oh, peonies are one of my favorite flowers. My Grampa planted them in his backyard and so I naturally associate them with my Grandparents. That and they are Indiana's most popular flower. :) I guess that means I need a peonie top, dress, or skirt...well maybe I need one of each. Haha!

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    1. Thanks Sean! They really are a sweet little flower. One of each sounds perfect to me!

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  3. the pink/red rose print of this fabric is absolutely adorable ... as always, you look great! :)
    have a nice weekend.

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  4. I wouldn't have known they were peonies either! It's just gorgeous!!! The lining is the piece de resistance, I must say!!! I haven't tried a pleated skirt yet, but would like to.
    I am so gutted to miss Love Vintage-I had a blast last year. I think I'll have to make it for next year!
    xxxxxxx

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