Thursday, March 14, 2013

Ric Rac Dress

This was my first foray into ric rac. I love the stuff! It added whimsy and color to this project. I had the fabric picked out for a while, and my friend, Heidi, recommended that I use red ric rac. I'm so glad I did!





















My husband took these photos on a windy day, hence the look of surprise on my face as my dress did a Marilyn Monroe.

This dress is from a vintage pattern. It is a simple bodice with a gathered dirndl skirt. The gathers aren't quite even, which is why I wore the belt. I would have liked to make a matching fabric belt with a red buckle, but I ran out of fabric. I wish the dress fit a bit better (I didn't do a muslin or anything), but overall I'm so happy with how it turned out!


Happy sewing,
Christina

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4 comments:

  1. Witchcrafted LifeMay 15, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Rickrack is marvelous! I adore it for my paper crafting projects, as well as on vintage garments. To me it's a bit like a bouquet of fresh flowers, brightening any setting it's placed into.

    You look so wonderfully darling! Aqua + red is one of my all-time favourite colour combos.

    Big hugs & many thanks for your lovely blog comment yesterday,
    ♥ Jessica

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    1. ChristinaMay 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

      Thank you, Jessica! I love your blog, and your honesty and openness is a breath of fresh air.

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  2. ChatterBlossomMay 15, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Crazy cute!! And I love love love the shoes!
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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    1. ChristinaMay 15, 2013 at 12:31 PM

      Thanks, Jamie! The shoes are Miz Mooz (they are great for recreating a vintage look).

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