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Fun Spring Dress with Pockets

Ivory strapless dress with plaid accent

abit2011, member

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3/4 view of dress. Exposed metal front zipper. Plaid piping detail.

Dress next to Dior 1991 Inspiration picture. The idea was menswear inspired womenswear.

Full frontal view to show plaid applique.  Front opening folds back to show plaid facings.

Back view. Appliqued plaid bias strip.

Detail of back embellishment.  I hand constructed the chainmail on back and in neckpiece by linking brass 5/16" rings.

3/4 view of dress. Exposed metal front zipper. Plaid piping detail.

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This dress was inspired by the menswear meets womenswear collection by Dior in 1991.  The dress is made from a cotton blend stretch twill, and the accents are done with a cotton plaid flannel.  I created the facings for the garment in the accent plaid material so that when folded back, the facings are exposed at the front.  I made piping from rattail cord and bias strips of the plaid fabric. I draped the dress in muslin to make the pattern.  The opening is a center front metal exposed separating zipper.  I played on this metal inspiration by adding hand-linked chainmail to the neck piece and back embellishments.  The neck piece gives this garment the extra flair to be a designer piece.  For the neck piece, I pleated a small plaid section and frayed the end of the fabric to create a feather-like appearance.  Then I added the brass chainmail which I linked with pliers.  I embellished the garment further by adding a bias strip applique of plaid, ending with a small bow at the small of the back.  Over all, I am very pleased with the way this garment turned out, and look forward to wearing it!

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Comments (7)

MaidenJane writes: I think this is a great dress! I love the plaid accent! Great job.
Posted: 3:48 pm on October 19th

Dr_Sandy writes: I do not like that I can see the bottom seam. It should be invisible.
Posted: 8:52 pm on October 5th

churunga writes: I do not agree. This is not attractive.
Posted: 9:49 pm on September 30th

joi writes: love it. good color contrast and line details
Posted: 9:35 pm on September 28th

Teeniemarie writes: Very stylish and cute! Love it!
Posted: 5:06 pm on September 27th

gemini31 writes: I want that dress!
Posted: 5:46 pm on September 26th

fashionfan writes: Youthful, modern and very wearable in real life situations. So very cute. I cannot wait to hear comments about this dress. I think the fabric choices make this design very wearable. btw I checked out your seaming, real nice work. The handmade chain detail and the exposed front zipper, gives your original design that youthful, modern edginess that is so appealing. Great job I will be watching you!
Posted: 12:07 pm on September 25th

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