Polka Dot Dress


In a post from a couple of weeks ago (here) I told you I wanted to try to make some clothes for myself (cigarette pants, two dresses, a top and a  pencil skirt). The top and the pencil skirt I finished last week, and now I have made one of the dresses, too. Here’s a picture of it. My favorite color is red and I love to combine it with black or marine, like I did in this dress. 



The dress is made of polka dot jersey. The red fabric is interlock. I attached it a little loose, so that it looks draped. To complete the dress I applied a red rose.





Comments

  1. Pam @Threading My WayJune 24, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    You can't beat red with a dark polka dot!!! The contrast around the neckline and sleeves works well.

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  2. KateJune 24, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Very pretty! You did a great job.
    Blessings,
    Kate

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  3. Jeannie MarieJune 27, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Gorgeous!! I love the polka dots! Happy Rednesday!

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  4. Dixie n DottieJune 28, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    This is adorable! I love polka dots and red! You're a lucky lady to have made such a dress!
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/

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  5. Adorned From AboveJune 28, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    This is really cute. You did a great job. I have a Blog Hop, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/06/natural-hair-gel-and-wednesdays-adorned.html
    It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
    I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above

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    1. Adorned From AboveJuly 3, 2012 at 2:48 AM

      Thank you so much for linking with "Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop". I love this dress. Hope you link again this Wednesday.
      Debi Bolocofsky
      www.adornedfromabove.com

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  6. blissfulsewingJune 28, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    This dress is awesome! i would love to do something like this.
    www.blissfulsewing.blogspot.com

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  7. Sara @ My Merry Messy LifeJune 30, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    This is just precious! I'd love if you would link it up to Hookin on Hump Day - a link party for the fiber arts, including sewing!
    http://www.mymerrymessylife.com/2012/06/hookin-on-hump-day-3-link-party-for.html

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    1. LizJune 30, 2012 at 9:16 PM

      Just linked up the dress and some other projects! Thanks for the invitations! Liz

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  8. JacindaJune 30, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    I keep seeing this on the link parties I'm linking my project up with and it's SO CUTE I just had to come see. Keep up the good work!
    Jacinda
    www.yellowcloth.com

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    1. LizJuly 1, 2012 at 10:06 PM

      Thank you, Jacinda (beautiful name, btw)!

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  9. JenniJuly 1, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    Cute! I'm loving all things navy this summer season! You did a great job. I've never heard of cigarette pants. I'm curious to see those when you are done!

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    1. LizJuly 1, 2012 at 10:09 PM

      Thanks, Jenni! A cigarette pants is just tight pants with straight legs (like cigarettes). And I'm very curious what it will look like when it's finished myself, because I never made pants before, haha!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 1, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    So cute! Love it!

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  11. annies homeJuly 1, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    looks great perfect for special summer time occasions

    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  12. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)July 2, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Cute dress, Liz! Love your design!

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  13. Julie July 3, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    I just love this dress! I'd love for you to link it up to my party, Cooking and Crafts. http://www.jamscorner.com/2012/07/document.html

    Julie
    www.jamscorner.com

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    1. LizJuly 4, 2012 at 7:39 AM

      Thank you, Julie Ann! I just linked the dress and two of my newest projects up to your party. Thanks for inviting me! Liz

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  14. Okio B DesignsJuly 3, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Your dress is adorable! Polka dots are so in right now! Coming over from Between Naps on the Porch. I am your newest follower. =)

    Jeanine

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    1. LizJuly 4, 2012 at 7:39 AM

      Thanks for your sweet comment and for following me! Liz

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  15. Chubskulit RoseJuly 3, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Such gorgeous pink post! Late visit from Pink Saturday, been busy but don't want to miss the PINK party so here I am catching up.

    My PINK, please come by when you get a chance. Have a great week!

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  16. Susie BassJuly 3, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I love it, I am wearing red with my black polka dot today as well.

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  17. Six SistersJuly 5, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    This dress is adorable! We love it! We appreciate you linking up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". We hope you'll be back soon! -The Sisters

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  18. allisamazingJuly 5, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Your dress is so cute!

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  19. Misty @Creative ItchJuly 10, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    Love this dress!

    Thanks for sharing @'Sew Cute Tuesday'.
    I'll be featuring you tomorrow, so be sure
    to stop by and grab a 'featured' button!

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    1. LizJuly 11, 2012 at 8:23 PM

      Thank you for your nice comment, Misty! And thank you even more for featuring my dress!! Great honor! Liz

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  20. Cheerios and LattesJuly 27, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Thank you for sharing on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you'll join us again this week with some more great ideas!
    -Mackenzie
    http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com

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