After seeing so many beautiful ruffle dresses in stores and on sewing blogs, I realized I needed one.
I found some clearance fabric for $2.50/yard and just jumped into making this little dress without a pattern. The top and skirt were two separate pieces that I sewed together after gathering the bottom substantially. Once it was sewn together I made a cinched waist by sewing elastic thread near the seam a couple times. It is super comfortable, but I think if I were to make another, I would make longer ruffles at the neck.
(purple ruffle dress, lavender drapey cardigan, target belt-$16.99, stoop sale boots-$4.00)
While it might be a little too chilly to wear it alone, I love how easy it is to throw on with cardigans and leggings. All in all, I would call it a successful experiment.
I found some clearance fabric for $2.50/yard and just jumped into making this little dress without a pattern. The top and skirt were two separate pieces that I sewed together after gathering the bottom substantially. Once it was sewn together I made a cinched waist by sewing elastic thread near the seam a couple times. It is super comfortable, but I think if I were to make another, I would make longer ruffles at the neck.
(purple ruffle dress, lavender drapey cardigan, target belt-$16.99, stoop sale boots-$4.00)
While it might be a little too chilly to wear it alone, I love how easy it is to throw on with cardigans and leggings. All in all, I would call it a successful experiment.
Beautiful, I love it so much!
ReplyDeleteWonderful color, great boots---the whole outfit is an A+.
ReplyDeleteLove, Ma
SO cute. holy cow-you blow my mind! ah...i have to call you tomorrow :) the dress makes you look like an elegant sophisticated young woman. love you
ReplyDeletejess
Fabulous color and fantastic styling. Love the color you chose for this!
ReplyDeleteI love the dress and the sweater! If I'm anywhere near you when we move back I may have to pay you to teach me to sew.
ReplyDeleteI love it! The color is great! Isn't it funny how belts always are the most expensive parts!?
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I love the color and the ruffles.
ReplyDeleteLovely dress, did you happen to make notes on how you made it? I might give it a try, you look so cute in it.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Visiting from Grosgrain- following you now! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this is so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteYour boots were only $4.00?? I would faint if I found a pair of boots as cute as those for under $50!
That is amazing that you sewed such a hot dress with no pattern! I have given up making things for me haha!
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