4.16.2012

DIY: Tiffany Blue Dress.


When I got invited to Breakfast at Tiffany's, my first thought was, "What am I going to wear?" I contemplated for a little bit and collaborated with one of my sponsors to have a dress shipped to me. Unfortunately, the dress came the day of the event, after the event had already ended.  Talk about perfect timing, right? :) So the night before the event, I was stressing out but then remembered this really pretty aqua blue fabric I saw at JoAnn's a week earlier.  So I went and bought the fabric, and after I put my two girls to sleep, I sewed like a mad woman.  How late did I stay up making the dress?  5 a.m.  Yep, 5 a.m people.  I wasn't taking this whole event seriously or anything. ;)  So after 2 hours of sleep, I attended the long-awaited Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Was it worth it?  Yes!

The picture below shows more the true color of the dress, a bright pastel aqua blue.

It was super windy when the pictures were being taken, so the skirt part of the dress didn't look as neat as it usually is.  This is how it normally looks.

The lovely photographs taken by Jessica Peterson Photography.

56 comments:

  1. I want to master you
    skills of making
    clothes!! This dress
    is amazing c:

    xx

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  2. Your dress is AMAZING. and does not look anything like either of these two patterns. could you please share with me/us your pattern/sewing instructions. I would love that as a guest post for our blog, http://www.finecraftguild.com ...

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    1. Thank you! The pattern I used is different than the one on the model but if you look closely, I used one of the options that are on the pattern, I promise. :) I didn't do a tutorial on this dress but only told the pattern I used, but if you'd like me to be a guest post, I'd love to! Just email me at sarahmchoi@gmail.com, thanks!

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    2. Hi! I was wondering if you could tell us what pattern you used? Thanks!

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  3. Whoa! You are one crazy seamstress! I couldn't even dream of pulling off something as beautiful as this. I hope your breakfast was worth it- and you felt like a star =D I would love if you were able to stop at my first session of Sweet Sharing Mondays (new weekly party- with features!) and link up! http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-sharing-monday/

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  4. I LOVE IT. It has POCKETS TOO. You're incredible.

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  5. Wow what a pretty dress!! amazing how you were able to mix patterns and turn it into a lovely creation! Brilliant and perfect for a great event! I would have totally stayed up and made the dress if I had your skill. Just lovely!

    Christine
    http://www.delachic.blogspot.com

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  6. too cool. & you even matched the dress' color to tiffany's. now that's planning for ya. kudos!

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  7. oh what a very pretty dress! You look gorgeous!

    Becky from www.bluebellelovely.blogspot.com

    xox

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  8. To think you whipped that up over night & I have a pillow sham that had remained zipperless low these long last five years.

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    1. Hahaha, you are so funny. Trust me, I have many broken things that remain untouched as well. :) Thanks for your comment!

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  9. Anonymous4/17/2012

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words, and I'm off to check out your blog right now! :)

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  10. Thanks for showing the patterns, you have definitely inspired me to get my sewing machine out. Thanks! Gorgeous dress and looks absolutely adorable on you.

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  11. The dress looks AMAZING! You are so talented :)

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  12. LOVE that dress cut and color! Love it even more with the yellow shoes! *swoon*

    Looking forward to following you and being fashion inspired!

    Kristine from TheFoleyFam - Unedited

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  13. Absolutely beautiful! The color... oh the color!!!!! Great job and it looks fantastic on you.

    Linda

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  14. Ohh, your dress is so lovely! It is so beautiful!!

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  15. oooh you're an artist!!! looks gorgeous :)
    your family are lovely^^


    for DIY's and more:
    www.diyearte.blogspot.com

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  16. White ruffle dress?!
    Mint jeans?!
    Why oh why would you ever sell them?!

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    1. Haha, the mint jeans were too big and I own so many ruffles, I'm getting a little tired of it. :)

      xo

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  17. Lovely dress! It really looks perfectly made and I love the color!

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  18. What a cute color combo! :D

    www.houseofhemingway.com

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  19. i love the colour ^_^ fresh but classy!
    esther

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  20. What a lovely dress! I wish I was talented at creating things :/

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    1. Thank you for your comment! And I followed the pattern and the pattern wasn't very hard, so I'm sure you could do it too! :)

      xo

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  21. What a gorgeous dress! It's so simple yet stunning. The color you chose is one of my favorites, and I love the yellow shoes!

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  22. Love the combination of patterns. The dress is darling!

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  23. wow.. That is such a fantastic color and cute dress.. Thanks for linking up at friday fun party

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  24. So so cute!! You did a fabulous job!! New follower~hope you will pop over for a visit at my blog too! ~Angie

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  25. WOW! That is wonderful! I have been dieing to sew myself a dress, but I think what I am missing is your drive lol. I couldn't stay up till 5 am! Maybe I should try? ;)
    Thanks for the inspiration, I'll link this up to my blog next week :)
    Jacinda

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  26. You are super talented! I love the dress paired with the yellow shoes! Beautiful!

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  27. I think you picked not only the perfect color, but the perfect style! It's ADORABLE~!~ Great job! Thanks so much for sharing it with us for Pearls and Lace Thursday. I'm so glad you came by to visit~!
    Blessings, Doni

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  28. Love it. It looks so perfect in you. The color: brilliant!

    Hopping by and following your FB and Pinterest.

    Also inviting you to join my Yoplait Giveaway which includes VIP coupon for a free 4-pack of Yoplait Trix yogurt for kids and Yoplait branded items including an insulated lunch tote, ice pack, backpack, folder, zippered pencil pouch, pencils, erasers, and pencil sharpener (great for your schooling kid!). You may join here: http://olahmomma.com/blog/intrixicated-yoplait-trix-review-and-giveaway

    Hope to see ya there:)

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  29. That dress is simply gorgeous! I can't believe you just whipped it up overnight! And WHAT amazing photos!!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  30. So pretty!! And you look amazing in it! Great job!!

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  31. So simple and sweet. Thank you so much for linking up to Made With Love at Sew Chatty today! Have a great week!

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  32. wow!!! awesome job to stay until 5AM too!!! Love it!

    thanks for linking up to Make it MOnday! I've share it with the Brassy Apple FB and twitter readers!

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  33. You look absolutely stunning. Beautiful job on the dress.

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  34. Love your dress its looks beautiful....Thanks for joining us at Creative Mondays :)

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  35. I love this so so pretty!
    thanks for the fun party!

    marissa
    http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

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  36. Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, I featured this on my blog today! Come check it out and grab a button :) http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2012/04/your-whims-wednesday-56-and-features.html

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  37. Thank you so much for linking this up on my Destination: Inspiration linky party! I just love how you paired this pretty blue with the yellow! Popping in to tell you I featured this on my blog this week at
    http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/04/linky-party-features.html.

    I so hope you'll be a regular contributor! Have a great week!
    Michelle@ Teagan's Travels

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  38. Thank you SO much for your comments, everyone! It means a lot to me, so thank you. :)

    xo

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  39. Hi Sarah, I am looking to get a sewing machine. May I ask which one you use? Thank you.

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    1. Hi! I own a Husqvarna Viking, the year model somewhere in the early 2000. I hope that helps and good luck with buying a sewing machine, how exciting for you!

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  40. I love this dress and I love the color you chose! Thank you for sharing on Blog Stalking Thursday. You have been featured with this weeks party! Don't forget to stop by and grab a feature button and wear it proudly!

    http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/04/blog-stalking-thursday-38.html

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  41. Featuring YOU today. :)

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

    http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/04/take-look-at-you-my-favorites_26.html

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  42. That dress is adorable! Great job! Thanks for sharing at Beautify it Monday, we hope you'll be back next week!

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    1. You've been featured today at Bringing Beauty! Feel free to stop by and grab a button!

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  43. How much would you charge to make 3 dresses like this with a lace overlay in the same color?

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  44. How much would you charge to make 3 dresses like this with a lace overlay in the same color?

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    1. Hi! The question can be answered on my FAQ section, thanks!

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  45. Oh I love the color!! Shoes too!

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