If you know me in person (which most of you probably don't) you'll know that I love the smart casual look. I'm that girl who went to school dressed in little collared shirts, blazers and black heeled boots. So when I feel like sketching, my designs usually have this as a common theme. My most recent design is in complete parallel with this idea. A simple black and white, skater style, pinafore dress. I thought it would go perfectly paired with a little white collared shirt (which ironically was in the wash when I was taking the photos) underneath, and black tights. Blending the smart, the shirt, and the casual, the skater style dress, together seamlessly.
As this was my first time attempting to make a dress, I was well aware that it probably wouldn't turn out perfectly. There is a slight fault at the front of the dress (where I ran out of material) and I completely forgot about lining it. Aside from these problems, which I will bare in mind next time, I'm very happy with the final outcome.
Wow that is awesome. It looks really good! I always wanted to learn how to sew, but never really got to it. I will definitely look into it soon. :) Lovely design!
ReplyDeleteAw thank you! You should look into learning! I actually find it quite relaxing haha :)
DeleteI absolutely love this! Making your own clothes is one of the most rewarding tasks !
ReplyDeleteAw thank you! I agree, I love wearing something that I've made myself, feels so much more special!
DeleteOh my GOSH!!! YOU MADE THIS!? It's utterly gorgeous!! I would totally wear it! I love the fabric and the cut of the skater style! It's stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteSally
www.sallymorganmoore.com
Aw that's so sweet, made me smile so much!! Thank you so much, I'm really glad you like it!!
DeleteI love that dress!
ReplyDeleteAmy Ann
Straight A Style
Thank you!
DeleteYou are so talented and that dress is really beautiful :)!
ReplyDeleteaw thank you! :)
DeleteOh my god!! I can’t believe you made that! Your sketches are so beautiful xo
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aw thank you so much!! I'm so pleased you like them x
DeleteIt’s so cute! You’re very talented! I would wear outfits like that myself!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm so glad you like it!
DeleteOh my God! You don't know how much I'm freaking out right now. I've been wanting to follow blogs that actually talked about clothes and not just fashion and I've finally come to this. That dress looks so pretty <3 I even loved the sketch you had made! Loved this post so much :D
ReplyDeleteaw this is so sweet, you don't know how much it made me smile! I'm so glad you like my blog! I've actually been looking for similar blogs and can't find many either, if you find any others be sure to let me know! <3
DeleteWow! Lovely post, you have an amazing taste darling :)
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Have a nice day,
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aw thank you! Have an amazing day! x
DeleteOmg it looks absolutely amazing! You're so so talented, I wish I knew how to do this! That's way better than whatever we can find in stores!
ReplyDeleteLucie, xx
http://thefrenchpier.blogspot.com/
Thank you! You should give it a go, it's actually quite easy once you get the hang of it! xx
DeleteThis looks incredible, you're so talented!!
ReplyDeleteaw thank you!!
DeleteThis is beautiful! I love the material - wish I had skills like this, well done you!
ReplyDeleteBeth x
www.isthisseattaken.net
Thank you!! I love the material too, it's not the softest, but I love the texture!! x
DeleteI can’t believe this is your first time making a dress, it looks incredible! Good work
ReplyDeleteThank you! Really pleased you like it
DeleteThis is incredible! Especially since you say you've never made a dress before.. I'm shocked. It looks so gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteaw thank you so much! I've made some skirts (one of which I have a blog post on), but otherwise it's the first time making a dress! So happy you like it x
DeleteYou’re so talented! My gosh this is so cute and well made! 😘😘😍
ReplyDeleteXx Lena https://lenadeexo.com/
aw Thank you so much Lena! xx
DeleteThis dress is so pretty and fits you u like a glove! It's such a wonderful idea to make your own clothes.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteYou're so talented! you say you had several problems like with running out of material and not lining it, but honestly I think it looks great. I'd love to have this sort of skill.
ReplyDeleteAmy;
Little Moon Elephant
Aw thank you! Yeah it doesn't look too bad but I'll definitely have to look out not to do the same thing next time! So pleased you like it!
DeleteThis is beautiful!! I love the sketch, and (first time or not) i think you did an amazing job bringing it to life through sewing! Makes me really, really want to get back into sewing...I'm in no way avid (and your first try is better than my first try), but it really is fun to envision an outfit and be able to bring it into existence all on your own!
ReplyDelete💕Alissa, https://StoryBehindTheCloth.com
aw Thank you so much! You definitely should get back into it, I totally agree with you. One of my favourite things about making clothes, it the designing aspect. I love that I get free reign on what I make, and at the end I get to wear it! (which can be slightly problematic if it sucks aha)
DeleteI absolutely love this dress! Definitely something I would wear! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you! xx
DeleteLove this design! Looks great on you x
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DeleteOmg Meera!!! I love this design!! It's so 'Blair Waldorf'! So inspired by this look that I'm going to try make my own!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
www.stephanievivienne.com
Yess I love her style! You totally should, let me know how it goes x
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