Do you remember the post ‘i love…cut-out details’? I mentioned how I was working on an open-back dress a bit like Vivat Veritas’. Well, it is finished! The hold-up was due to getting hold of an invisible zipper foot, which was pretty impossible where I live. Luckily I caught a ride yesterday to the Mall where I knew they sold these feet and managed to finish the dress off when I got home.
I began the dress as Vivat Veritas had, with Danielle as a base, but there was so much resizing needed that by the end the time it fit me, it certainly was not the same pattern! I also gave the bodice a scoop neck, and cut out a hole in the back so it was one piece, instead of two.
I fully lined the bodice and the waist band, but as I didn’t want any topstitching, I had to handstitch the inside of the waist band which was a bit of a pain. But I am pretty happy with the result and cannot wait to show it off!
the dress looks great on you, you’ve sewn it beautifuly! and love the fabric too! so wearable.
Adorable! The fabric is really cute. I’m tempted to make one now as well.
This turned out really great! Did you use a pattern or just made it up as you went?
Thank you! Well, I loosely used Burdastyle’s Danielle for the bodice, but it needed a lot of resizing. The rest of the pattern was just rectangles, and I just drew it straight out on the fabric. Quite a simple pattern really!
I found your creation via V. V.! Omagash, this is so cute I have no words.
The scoop neck in the front is just perfect!
Did you line the neckline with a hint of lace or is ((laughs)) that undergarments?
I would make one for myself but I’m not far enough along in my sewing to make those crazy adjustments! Sad, sad. ^_^
Thank you so much!
First of all, I just looked at your blog and absolutely love it! I don’t think you would have trouble making this dress. Afterall, I’ve only been *properly* sewing for a couple of months now..
Second, the lace is actually undergarments, yes!! Although it is a backless dress and I can’t wear a bra, I did for the pictures because I need a little shape-help ^_^
I love this dress so much!!! You look absolutely amazing
Hi..you look so pretty in this dress..reminds me of Keira Knightley!
I just found your lovely blog by way of burdastyle :)
The dress is just darling and it looks fabulous on you, great job!
Hi! I love open back dresses and the picture with red letterbox is really good. Congrats!
Absolutely gorgeous. You’re quite a talented girl. I’m jealous!!!