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Wednesday 21 October 2009

Dress 2 of 7 - Simplicity 2497

A reminder of the pattern, a Cynthia Rowley design;

I made View C, the version made up on the envelope, except I left off the pockets as I can't quite get my head around pockets in cocktail / evening dresses.



Learning my lesson from last time I did make a quick muslin, more to check the style on me than anything and liked it enough to go ahead and cut my emerald silk dupioni. I wish I had checked the fabric more closely before cutting as there is a very prominent stripe on both the bodice and the skirt, but I can live with it. I had washed this fabric once in the machine to soften it a bit, and I also added a lining to the skirt section. It is an easy pattern to make and goes together quickly.

This is a fun little dress and I will definitely be making the scoop neck version in a more casual fabric

Some more detailed photos;





44 comments:

  1. This dress looks so beautiful on you. I love the color and the ruffles!

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  2. Wow, gorgeous colour and what a stunning neckline!

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  3. this is gorgeous, OMG, I have to make it now, SOLD!!!

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  4. Gorgeous!! That green is beautiful. I love the ruffled collar, so chic.

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  5. Beautiful! What a fantastic color. I just bought this pattern because I'm in love with the ruffles.

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  6. That is so GORGEOUS!!!! I just bought that pattern a couple of weekends ago at Hancock's. I love the neckline.

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  7. That's a pretty dress, with it's ruffled collar. The green is gorgeous and it looks terrific on you.

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  8. Your dress looks beautiful, and it's a fantastic color! I wonder how this would look with sleeves. I want a sleeved woven dress, and maybe this would work. Maybe it would just be too much with the ruffles too, though.

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  9. This dress looks wonderful and I love that stunning color. Your choice of fabric was wiser than mine - when I made this pattern I used a floppier fabric and had to recut the ruffle at the back but your version has worked perfectly.

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  10. Love the style and the fabric color is gorgeous....

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  11. What a beautiful dress! Love, love, love the color!!!

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  12. Oh I love how this turned out! The collar is fab. And the jewel green color is perfect.

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  13. I have this pattern and had been thinking of dupioni as well. I LOVE yours and now can't wait to make mine.

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  14. I was unsure of this pattern, but after seeing it on you, I must have it! You look fabulous and the color of the fabric is to die for!

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  15. Lovely, lovely look for you. It is very flattering for your size and the shape of your face. You did a great job.

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  16. Stunning! I love the color on you! This is on my to do list in an emerald green or sapphire...

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  17. Simply outstanding, Allison!

    SherryV

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  18. This is a knock-out of a dress on you! Love the ruffles, the waistband and that lovely emerald green. I too can't understand pockets in evening dresses.

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  19. Gorgeous! I passed on this pattern because it didn't seem special enough but now I regret it! I'll have to wait for the next sale.

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  20. Cute with a capital C!!! I have this pattern in the wings, but you just bumped it up in priority...beautiful dress!

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  21. I've seen a few versions of this dress recently. Yours is definitely a standout.

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  22. Great dress! Love that ruffled neckline!

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  23. wow that is gorgeous!! and I love love love the emerald green!

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  24. Wow, this turned out really beautiful. The collar really makes it.

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  25. STUNNING!!!!!! I have had this pattern for a while now but was unsure of what fabric I would use...NOW I KNOW!!! I LOVE THIS ON YOU!

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  26. The color you chose for this dress is absolutely beautiful. I have this pattern, and may have to make an exact replica of your dress. It'd be so perfect for holiday parties. What a stand out dress. You'll turn a lot of heads in this!

    Thanks for documenting how you're doing the bodice side pieces of V1117. SO interested to see how you did it!

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  27. That is the cutest dress! I love the neckline and the color is amazing!

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  28. WOW!! This looks great on you!! I love the color, the style, and I even like the ruffles. I don't normally like things like that, but I like the way they are graduated around the neckline. Great dress!!

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  29. omg, omg, omg. THIS IS SO CUTE. Seriously. It's adorable. You look fanstastic. I love the color, I love the ruffles and the fabric looks divine!

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  30. Very cute and a fabulous color!

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  31. Allison, you look stunning in that dress. I love the colour, it's great!

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  32. Absolutely beautiful dress. The color, the neckline, the style for you. Enjoy.

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  33. Gorgeous! I love the style and color. I bought this pattern but wasn't sure. Now I am positively positive that it is a keeper! I might have to make it in green too!

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  34. Yes there is a stripe but I think it looks lovely! The fabric looks elegant. Nice!

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  35. I am late, but compliments I adore it and you look great wearing it.

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  36. what a work, I love green!!!
    very beautifull

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