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Tuesday 24 November 2015

Olive you!

I love olive year round, it works for the cooler months but also for summer.  Olive you, hehe!

This summer is predicted to be a scorcher here in Australia, so I wants a cool breezy lightweight dress that could also double as a beach cover up.  I made this dress using cotton cheesecloth (which is a light weight crinkly fabric, no ironing!).

 
I used a vintage McCall's pattern from 1979 (also embracing the 70's trend!).  I omitted the button packet in the front and gave my dress a curved hem with lace trim because:
A: any excuse to add lace
B: it felt more casual and a little less "mumu"



After looking at these pictures it is clear that more fitted dresses suit my body shape better, but this one will keep me cool!


4 comments:

  1. so nice and stylish!
    love the hem of the dress
    Irene
    www.thedailylace.com

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  2. Oh its gorgeous! I do love a good vintage pattern. Well done. Bron x

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