Well here's a bold dress!! I made it yesterday morning as my husband was out all day playing golf. Seriously - best - day - eva!! The kids were awesome and we just hung out and had fun.
I've made the Camber before a few times so this this was fast to make. I ended up extending the front darts a little on this one and taking in some volume in the back too. I also played with the pattern placement on the back yoke, because that's what I do :)
The fabric is from Tessuti. It's a Japanese cotton called Pick-Up Sticks. The black colour way is sold out online, but the red is still available.
I think this dress is exceptionally bold, but I shortened the hem as much as possible to reduce it's wildness. Does it work?
I think it will look cool with tights, boots and a orange cardigan for work.
Cost:
Pattern: Merchant and Mills Camber, used before = Free
Fabric 1.2m Japanese cotton from Tessuti = $30
Thread from stash
Total: $30
Beautiful! Love the perfectly matched boots.
ReplyDeleteI love this! In my opinion, the subdued color palette makes it not too bold. It's just the right amount of bold! It's really cool!
ReplyDeleteI totally love it. I may have to break into your house and steal it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great dress, the pattern matching looks great. I've seen the fabric and wondered how it might look made up, now I know. And I NEED to know the brand of those orange boots - they are awesome and orange is my favourite colour!
ReplyDeleteLoved it! I really like bold shifts and the colour is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThis is a perfect dress showcasing a gorgeous print - beautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress, lovely use of the fabric. Excellent for work or anywhere really.
ReplyDeleteLove this. Perfect pattern + fabric matching combo.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not too bold and wild. It's perfect for winter with that colourway. This type of dress always look so great on you.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind Sophie! You have such a knack for pattern and fabric matching!
ReplyDeleteThanks - they are new from Wittner http://www.wittner.com.au/shoes/long-boots/luisa-brandy.html Not quite orange though. Maybe the sunlight was playing with my pictures a little.
ReplyDeleteThanks! And I might knick that denim Camber of yours!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome dress Christy. I have this fabric in the red colourway and I was thinking I'd make a Tessuti Gabby Dress when the weather gets warmer. That will be one heck of the bold dress too!
ReplyDeleteThis is a cool make. I love the shaping you've created.
ReplyDeleteGreat dress! Love the bold print of the fabric too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous - it will be great for work with the orange cardigan.
ReplyDeleteIt is fantastic! I love that print. The simple dress shape is perfect for a such a funky fabric.
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous and wonderful pairing with the tights and boots, just right for a Sydney Winter
ReplyDeletePerfect dress for winter, it looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love this dress Christie! I really liked the fabric but couldn't envisage it made up, but this shape is perfect for the print.
ReplyDeleteWow this looks excellent. The print really shines in this dress.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dress! The patterned fabric really works for this silhouette!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Christy. It sure looks good as a knock off.
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