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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Hug A Tree Dress


~ Hi, you caught me in the act! ~

It was really hot out.  And the air con was not functioning in my room at school, nor do the windows open.

So that shady tree looked real inviting...




~ mmmmm ~


The dress is a lovely cotton print made into Vogue 1400 designed by Guy Larouche.  Basically a shirt dress with a few twists.  Like no buttons, collar or cuffs; a deep front and back slit opening which I raised a bit; cargo-like front chest pockets; and side seam pockets.  Oh and peek-a-boo shoulders which I didn't even notice on the pattern until I started sewing.



~ big pockets for storing chest cargo ~

Nor will you see the peek-a-boos in my pictures either.  Apparently even the photographer missed them.  Ah well. 

I made the necklace out of bits and pieces awhile ago.




~ my dragonfly button ~


closing the back slit neckline.  I actually matched the print up somehow or other.




~ bag and shoes, shoes and bag ~

So tasteful, don't ya think?


I'm late, but still making it to Patti and the Visibles at Not Dead Yet Style, Catherine's I Will Wear What I Like, and Cherie's Shoe and Tell.  See you all there!


20 comments:

  1. Such a great summer dress, Pao! you did indeed line up the print in the back, b/c you are a sewing genius, Hope the A/C is fixed! xox

    -Patti
    http://notdeadyetstyle.com

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    1. Hey Patti, Really I'm more of a Sewing Good Enougher (and that's okay).

      Nope, the A/C is still not working and they've moved us to another building/room. We'll see in September.

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  2. Cute print and the cut out on the back is perfect. I would love for you to link this post to my weekly fashion blogger link up if you get a chance. http://sydneyfashionhunter.com/2016/08/navy-striped-cutout-top.html

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  3. Wowsa! Such a "simple" dress!! I shudder when I think of trying to make it myself. :-) The pattern matching in the back is so wonderfully done. I really love the fabric. You should hang out under trees more often; you look fabulous. xoxoxo

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    1. Puleeze Jean, from someone who doesn't even need patterns to sew up a masterpiece. Still, your accolades still thrill...

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  4. I just love this - your match of the print to pattern to tree..the little details. Great dress!

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    1. Such an eye for details, Coco. I didn't even notice that!

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  5. Another simple but smashing dress! The pattern is so pretty, and you did a brilliant job of matching it in the back.

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    1. Wish you could see the unusual shoulder cut-out. I don't think it even shows on the pattern envelope.

      Did you get the email?

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  6. LOLOLOLOL...chest cargo...

    Love the details! Wouldn't have looked twice at the pattern, but seeing it sewn up in a playful print has changed my mind!

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    1. I mean, really, what do you put in them?

      ooo, do you think you'll make it now?

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    2. I might.....I totally have to not look at the pattern pics when I put it in my shopping cart though, LOL. Yours looks SOOOO much better!

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  7. very tasteful! :-)
    again i´m in love with your fabric! and with all the 20s/bauhaus/russian contructivism (how do you spell this?) galore going on here!!!
    stay cool! xxxxxx

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    1. Yes, and throw in an Asian-esque look to the print too. ha!

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  8. LOVE this dress. Oh, quite, rather, if I do say, tasteful. I like that you can flash a bit of shoulder when the fancy strikes you as well. Heh. Stellar project and pics.

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    1. I think my tastefulness must've rubbed off from all your stylin' Ms Mel.

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  9. Sooooo cute. I can see your little slip peeking out. OK. I am officially slip obsessed. This dress is one of those amazing Pao dresses that made me fall in love with you in the first place. The back is gorgeous. And so are you! Front And Back!

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