But the fabric I chose isn't very springy, so I made this floral fabric belt from a tutorial written by my friend Mary. If you make one and use quilting weight fabric like I did (Amy Butler's Lark collection), I definitely recommend adding a medium-weight interfacing.
To turn the blouse into a dress, I added 12 inches to the length and flared out the skirt slightly. Since the shirt pattern has a belt added in, I didn't worry about that, and just hemmed the bottom under instead of adding the waistband. I used a lightweight woven interfacing for the dress body. Oh, and I shortened the sleeves!
Here's the back. This demin-look jersey dress is so comfy, I could sleep in it!
This dress/belt combo is coming to Market with me, so please say "hi" if you see me! Linking up to Sew Modern Monday!
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CUTE!!! Great looking dress!!
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ReplyDeleteThis is adorable and you look great. What fabric did you use for the dress?
ReplyDeleteso so cute Lindsay! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, and it looks like it will be very comfy for wearing round Market
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Is it hard not to completely crack up when taking modeling self portraits?
ReplyDeleteThat is super cute! I've often wondered if you can use a top pattern to make a dress. I haven't gotten into clothing construction yet though - too scared. You're going to look great at Market!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit! Love the belt too =D
ReplyDeletevery cute. the belt dresses up the dress very nicely.
ReplyDeleteYou look great...just the outfit for a quilt market and a clever adaptation of the shirt pattern...well done!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I hope that I see you at Quilt Market! It was very last minute but I just found that I get to go...squeal!!
ReplyDeleteYou are entirely too cute Lindsay love the dress.
ReplyDeleteThat is super cute!!! I wish I was going to Market. Maybe one day, but I am going to the Sewing Summit so woohooo!!! I hope you have fun and take lots of pictures please :)
ReplyDeleteLove this dress, Lindsay! And the belt totally makes it. So cute!
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