Finally, my shirt dress is done! I originally intended to use this pattern,
Simplicity 4171, to knock off a cute corduroy shirt dress I saw in Anthropologie during the winter. Then, spring slowly sprung and my thoughts turned instead to warm weather dresses.
Does anyone recognize the fabric? I am slightly (but not really) scared that when I wear this out in public someone will think, "I have that same fabric on my bed at home." I used sheets that I got on clearance at Target about a month ago. I loved the print and couldn't pass up the price. It's actually a little bit too stiff to be a comfortable sheet in my opinion. It's perfect for this dress though.
The pattern is well drafted and went together easily. I cut my usual smaller size at the top and graded out a few sizes near the hip area. I'm really happy with the fit. I wanted clean lines for this dress so I opted to shorten the three quarter length sleeve rather than use the puffy short sleeve option the pattern comes with. I feel very
Boden like wearing this dress, especially when I pair it with my purple mary janes. (That's a good thing.)
Does anyone recognize the fabric? I am slightly (but not really) scared that when I wear this out in public someone will think, "I have that same fabric on my bed at home." I used sheets that I got on clearance at Target about a month ago. I loved the print and couldn't pass up the price. It's actually a little bit too stiff to be a comfortable sheet in my opinion. It's perfect for this dress though.
The pattern is well drafted and went together easily. I cut my usual smaller size at the top and graded out a few sizes near the hip area. I'm really happy with the fit. I wanted clean lines for this dress so I opted to shorten the three quarter length sleeve rather than use the puffy short sleeve option the pattern comes with. I feel very Boden like wearing this dress, especially when I pair it with my purple mary janes. (That's a good thing.)
Great job on the new shirt dress, so pretty! Love the fabric, love the little ties and those shoes make a perfect outfit.
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't think anyone would notice that it might look like their sheets.
Excellent dress. It fits you perfectly! The purple is a great spring color.
ReplyDeleteVery Boden-like, and very cute Stephanie! I loved that you used a sheet for the fabric--good idea, especially for a summer dress!
ReplyDeleteVery cute, I've been looking for a good shirt dress pattern and this one seemed to work really well for you. I'll have to pick it up at the next sale.
ReplyDeleteLove Boden!! I also love your dress! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteVery cute dress, the fabric is perfect for the style.
ReplyDeleteI like it!
ReplyDeleteadorable! i am sure you'll spark a double take from at least one person with the sheets! -kb
ReplyDeletewhat a great dress. I'm so wishing I could sew something like that. Maybe some day.
ReplyDeleteHey, fabric is fabric! Your dress is perfect for welcoming the warm weather.
ReplyDeleteI love the dress with the shoes. So inspiring, and perfect for spring. You can wear that out, to work, etc. What a great dress and a great fit.
ReplyDeleteHeck yes it is a good thing. I'd go so far as to say it is a great thing! Wow. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeletevery, very nice dress! love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the dress and I love your purple mary janes. Great job of fitting!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful....you better lock up those shoes cause I might just come steal them from you:)
ReplyDeleteThe fit is awesome! I am scared to start a shirtdress, cause I don't want to waste the effort on a weirdly fitted wadder, lol.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great on you!
That dress is fab! and it looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteI love that you used sheets. The fabric is beautiful and looks great as a shirt dress. You did a beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! I had that pattern on my want list, but it's unfortunately out of print. I wish I had picked up last summer!!
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks great! I've been wanting to make a shirt dress for ages now.
ReplyDeleteThat's a brilliant dress! I love the color and design.
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