Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Fourth of July Dress

I whipped up this dress just in time to wear to Fourth of July festivities. I bought one of those pre-shirred knit fabric pieces at Joann on sale a few weeks ago. After sewing up the side seam (the only seam really required for this dress - cay you say EASY!), it was way too long for my liking. I cut off at least a foot of fabric. I used the extra fabric to make a ruffle at the bottom to match the ruffle at the top. I also added some halter ties so I wouldn't have to worry about slippage. Joann still had some on sale for less than $7 this past weekend, in case you want one of your own. I bought another one in pink to whip up later. I'm going on vacation at the end of the summer and these will be perfect to throw in the suitcase.
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11 comments:

  1. KathyJuly 8, 2008 at 6:51 PM

    Gorgeous color! I love the dress. :) And what a creative and flirty way to finish the hem. Much better than a strait hem. This would have cost big bucks at a place like Anthropology!

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  2. erinJuly 9, 2008 at 3:52 AM

    i continue to be impressed with your clothes-making abilities. everytime i see you at work now i'll wonder, "hmm...wonder if she made that dress."

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  3. muralimanoharJuly 9, 2008 at 4:40 AM

    Very cute! I keep thinking I should try something like that for me, but I think I will end up looking like a sausage casing, thanks to my postbaby tummy. :( Looks super cute on your dress form, though! lol

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  4. Geek+NerdJuly 9, 2008 at 5:43 AM

    Oh man, I just wrote an ode to these over at my blog. I've made two and I've got two more waiting to be seamed up. They're my new summer uniform!

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  5. Mama de SagaJuly 9, 2008 at 3:55 PM

    I think the ruffle really makes the dress. Great job!

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  6. mariaJuly 11, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    Hi I also particularly like the ruffle. It's is lovely dress.
    I've just posted a picture on my blog of my Amy Butler "Anna" tunic which I was inspired to make when I saw yours.
    Congratulations for winning the competition on the u-handblog with your tunic.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 12, 2008 at 6:12 AM

    I love it. Looks like it will be flattering as well. Did you know that you can do the shirring yourself. I found a tutorial at http://houseonhillroad.typepad.com/photos/sunny_day/

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  8. lucky knitterJuly 13, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    Oh I love all the projects your been making. Beautiful! The pear fabric is so fun.

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  9. sewstylishJuly 16, 2008 at 7:03 PM

    I made the same dress up in black. Except I didn't do the ruffle bottom. I like that. I had my strap come up from the front middle too. But it's so comfy I can wear it to the pool,on the boat, or out shopping.

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  10. Kloth & BoltJuly 22, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    This dress is adorable, I love the addition of the ruffle on the bottom! -kb

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  11. Carolyn (cmarie12)July 26, 2008 at 7:34 AM

    This is one of the best looking shirred top dresses I've seen! I love the additional features...ruffle at the hemline and ties at the neckline! I hope you had a great time wearing this...

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