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Anthropologie Tangerine Flicker Dress DIY

April 9, 2012~ Refashion Revision, SEWING

 

Hello new and old friends, I am so excited to have you here! I love taking old, outdated clothes and transforming them into new and giving it a new life! I want to inspire people to learn to sew, even the basics so that they can alter their own clothes to make it fit perfectly to the body they have now, and having the clothes conform to their body instead of them trying to conform to that certain clothing size or that certain size pants. I hope you stick around for awhile! You can also find me at @sarahtyau on Instagram where I am the most active.

 

Inspiration: Tangerine Flicker Dress from Anthropologie $358.
I was so close to buying this dress when it was on sale.  Then when they had the extra 50% off of sales during the holiday season, I tried to find one but it was completely sold out.  So I was determined to make it and was about to buy some fabric when I found this dress online.
Very similar right?  You can still purchase the dress here.
*update: it’s now sold out, sorry!
I bought this lace from JoAnn’s. Regular price is $7.99/yard but I used a 50% off coupon. I found the same lace on Etsy, but JoAnn’s is cheaper, even without the coupon(since you pay for shipping on Etsy.)

 

After:
Photos by Jessica Peterson

 

(please disregard my no make-up face, will ya?  I’m trying to get used to this whole getting my DIY pictures done by a professional photographer thing… I feel a bit narcissistic, if you ask me.  I wish there was a way to blot my face out because I just want people to see the DIY project, not me.  So if you get sick of looking at my face(which I sure am), now and in the future, then please just bear with me. 🙂

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What you’ll need:
– Dress
– Approximately 4-5 yards of lace(buy it here or here-online only shows black but in stores they have beige)
– Sewing machine
– Scissors
– Matching thread to the lace
– Liquid stitch
Directions:
Pin the lace along the dress: on the skirt, the sleeves, and the chest.  Sew the bottom half part of the lace onto the dress and the top curvy, wavy part, use liquid stitch to secure it onto the dress.
Estimated Time: 1.5 hours
Skill Level: a confident beginner
Price: $65
I saved over $300! 😉
You want to see more of my sewing DIY’s? Click here to see more!
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  1. xoxo, Chloe says

    April 9, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    Beautiful dress! The lace makes it so elegant 🙂

  2. Amber H. says

    April 9, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    I like your version WAY better!

  3. Christi Lynn says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    that is amazing! It is so beautiful

  4. Sarah says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Sarah I love this! I was in love with that Anthro dress when I saw it too and sooo wanted to make an easy version! Now I'm just sad that the coral color is sold out on Asos, no anthro dress for me:(

  5. My name is Rita says

    April 9, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    That is beautiful, You are so creative!

  6. Rachel says

    April 9, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    That is STUNNING!!! I love your better than the anthropologie one.

  7. Becca and Colby says

    April 9, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Beautiful dress! One of the best remakes I've seen!

  8. Jacy says

    April 9, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Love the dress!! And your face, what are you talking about?! You are so naturally stunning, you don't need make-up or to worry 🙂

  9. Steffi says

    April 9, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    I like your dress even better than the original! 😀
    And there's nothing wrong with your face! You look naturally so beautiful! You don't need to worry about make-up 😉

  10. las sandalias de ana says

    April 9, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    Pretty!

    😉

  11. Kirstie and Michael says

    April 10, 2012 at 1:59 am

    So pretty much your blog is one of my favorites to read! You always do the cutest things!

  12. ThirstyGirl says

    April 10, 2012 at 2:31 am

    fabulous!

  13. Claudia says

    April 10, 2012 at 5:30 am

    That's your no-makeup face?! You're so beautiful! Your dress also looks fantastic. 😀

  14. gigiofca says

    April 10, 2012 at 6:48 am

    Splendid! You did a great job. I'd be smiling & twirling, too 🙂

  15. Lauren @ Gypsy Pioneer says

    April 10, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    I love this! Looks just as good as the original, and for a better price!! I love Anthro, but sometimes the prices are crazy!

    lauren

  16. projectdowhatyoulove says

    April 10, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    OMG I want your dress! Ahhhh I want to make something like that, well really anything that's an Anthro knock off is right up my alley. Thanx for sharing!

    Natalie
    http://www.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com

  17. Shiloh says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:25 am

    It's beautiful! I think I like the lighter lace in your version better than the "original".

  18. JC says

    April 11, 2012 at 4:22 am

    Adorable! I like your DIY version a lot better than Anthropologie's!

  19. Emily says

    April 11, 2012 at 4:34 am

    I SO wish I could have one of her mini sessions! Free lodging in Florida if you want to come here and take pictures 🙂 Hehe. I love what you did to the dress, I think I actually like it better than the original!

  20. Free Pretty Things For You says

    April 11, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Will Feature next week!
    Just too GORGEOUS!! 🙂

  21. Lauryn Clemmer says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    wow this is SO beautiful! i love it!!!
    {love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

  22. Jessica says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    So cute! I love Anthropologie's clothing, but it's so expensive! That's awesome you were able to create your own! It looks great on you!

    Stopping by from FPTFY's WYWW 😉

    Jessica
    http://jessica-healthymommyhealthybaby.blogspot.com/

  23. Kim says

    April 12, 2012 at 2:46 am

    amazing amazing amazing!!!! well done girl! glad to have found your blog 🙂

  24. Marie says

    April 12, 2012 at 3:28 am

    It is beautiful…I want one please! So glad you linked up with us!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

  25. Miki's scrapbook says

    April 12, 2012 at 4:22 am

    Awe, what a great job you've done! Love it.

    Hope you're having a great week! ;D

    Miki.

  26. Kristina Clemens says

    April 12, 2012 at 11:53 am

    This is so beautiful, Sarah! Loved the lace you chose! =) And your face is beautiful as well, so NO BLOTTING, please… =)
    Kristina J.

  27. Mindie Hilton says

    April 12, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Love the dress! To bad it's sold out, or I might try to make my own.

  28. Claudine from CondensedLoveHome says

    April 12, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Beautiful!!! I never thought of doing something like that!!!
    And please, do not get tired of your face, you are adorable!!! You could be a model, seriously!

  29. Sew now we are four says

    April 12, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Stunning!!! (saw your link on Make it and Wear it Thursday!)

  30. Michelle says

    April 12, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Beautiful! I like your version better than the one you used for inspiration! 🙂

  31. Andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy.com says

    April 12, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    I love your version more! And you look beautiful without makeup! Don't worry =)

  32. Rose :: Fine Craft Guild .com says

    April 12, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    yours is as nice if not nicer than the anthro version! well done.
    thank you for sharing how you made it with us all!

  33. Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says

    April 13, 2012 at 2:06 am

    Love this! We just posted our Kitchen Fun and Crafty link party and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/04/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_12.html?m=1

  34. [email protected] says

    April 13, 2012 at 5:25 am

    looooooooooooooove it! and its way better than the anthro one!

  35. Lauryn Clemmer says

    April 13, 2012 at 5:41 am

    AMAZING!! i like your so much better. i want one!! i would LOVE for you to link this post or any other posts you want to my weekend link party http://lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2012/04/spread-love-link-party-6.html it opens at midnight tonight, hope to see you there!
    {love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

  36. Stuff and Nonsense says

    April 13, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    so well done
    that you ought to be
    very self-satisfied indeed

    love that pop of orange
    and the $300 savings

    thanks for sharing
    at Fridays Unfolded!

    alison

  37. Kate Rossing says

    April 13, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    oh I would have never thought to have created it myself…that is so cute!!! I am blown away!

  38. Erica says

    April 14, 2012 at 4:51 am

    I LOVE IT!!!!

  39. TheHeadlessMannequin says

    April 14, 2012 at 11:03 am

    This is amazing…I think your DIY dress is far prettier than the Anthropologie one! I've loads of bits and pieces of lace lying around from DIY wedding invites and they've suddenly taken on a whole new level of usefullnes 🙂

  40. Cherished Bliss says

    April 15, 2012 at 1:30 am

    I am kinda in love with this dress! So much better than the Anthro one! Definitely love the lace you chose! I am featuring you tomorrow!

  41. Yvette @ AquaSeventy6 says

    April 15, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Love it!!! I am your newest follower!

  42. Lindsay says

    April 16, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Gorgeous! You and the dress! Love this project!

  43. Misty @Creative Itch says

    April 16, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I'm in love with 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!

  44. Alexis @ we like to learn as we go says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    Wow this turned out awesome! I love the lace you added! I need to do that sometime. I'm featuring this on my blog on Wednesday! Thanks for linking up!

  45. nicolette @ momnivore's dilemma says

    April 16, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Sarah, I adore this…

    The color, the lace…and your ability to think outside anthro's price point…lol…

    I featured you today at my site from last week's Creative Juice. I'm also sharing this at my pinterest and facebook…Thanks for linking up last week.

  46. Katie says

    April 17, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Love the details you added to this dress. You amaze me once again!

  47. Krissy says

    April 17, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    This is so cute! What a fantastic idea and great customisation. 🙂

  48. Christina says

    April 17, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    I like your version better! So cute!

  49. Angela @ The Not So Functional Housewife says

    April 17, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Beautiful! Simple… yet elegant!

  50. Daisy says

    April 17, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    Oh, thank you so, so, so much for this! I am planning a budget wedding and have been looking desperately for reasonably priced dresses for my two bridesmaids. This will be so perfect and even I (with my deficient sewing ability) will be able to do it. You are a godsend!

  51. Marie says

    April 18, 2012 at 3:26 am

    Just wanted to let you know I'm featuring you! Feel free to grab a featured button. http://mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com/2012/04/show-share-35-features.html

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

  52. Katie Adams says

    April 19, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    I love this! Thank you for sharing on Blog Stalking Thursday. You have been featured on this week's party so please stop by to grab a feature button and wear it proudly!

    http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/04/blog-stalking-thursday-37.html

  53. [email protected] says

    April 19, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    In love with this orange dress, totally want to make one.. ♥ Pinned and shared on FB.. Thanks for linking up at friday fun party.. 🙂

  54. Fenny says

    April 20, 2012 at 1:41 am

    Gorgeous dress! I like it better than the original Anthropologie and you look beautiful without make-up!

  55. Sarah says

    April 22, 2012 at 3:15 am

    I am a confident beginner, and I thank you SO SO much as I will never look at a plain colored dress the same way again! I can't wait to try something like this! Thanks so much for sharing at Dwell on Joy! New follower 🙂 And pinning your great creation!

  56. Fashionary Monster says

    April 22, 2012 at 5:14 am

    Those are soooo Beautiful!!!! Very lovely dress! *o*

    Follow me if you like! 🙂
    http://fashionarymonster.blogspot.com/

  57. Jani-ne says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:42 am

    beautiful dress and how creative you are. in australia we dont have many of these stores so blogging takes me to a whole new place.
    Follow me if you like :
    http://jennywren582.blogspot.com.au/

  58. Kim says

    April 24, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    This is, hands down, better that the Anthropologie dress! THe contrast is beautiful and you look stunning in it!
    [email protected]

  59. Heather Elizabeth says

    April 28, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Way better than the Anthropologie dress! And you are the perfect model for it..don't even think of blotting out your face!!

  60. Kris Tina says

    May 22, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Beautiful dress and beautiful face! I wish I looked like you when I don't have make-up on! And that dress is super cute!

  61. Adventures in Dressmaking says

    May 26, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    Oh, wow, looks awesome!! So cool that it was just a vintage dress and you just had to add the lace! Very cool lace and great use of it, too!

  62. Lopez Love says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:18 am

    It is amazing that you can make these dresses!! Would you ever be open to making and selling a dress for someone?? Like me?! I am not talented myself to make them but I would love to have them! The orange dress and the tiffany's dress! Can you please email me at [email protected] to let me know if that is something you might be interested in?? Thanks!!

  63. Sarah says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:49 am

    Thank you so much, you are so sweet!And for your other comment too! 🙂

    I do not make them myself to sell, but I will be manufacturing some of my designs(including the tiffany dress) and selling it in the future. But that's like in 6-12 months from now.

  64. Sarah says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:50 am

    THANK YOU SO MUCH everyone for your encouraging words! It means A LOT to me, and I read and appreciate every one of your comments!

  65. Catsandflorals says

    July 6, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Oh I love this! I have some lace lying around which I originally wanted to sew to the hem of a dress (as in so that it hangs underneath?) but I actually like this idea (sewing it onto the fabric) a lot better now that I see it, thanks!

  66. Birds and songs says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    I have to say that your dress is in my opinion cutest than Anthropologie. I love it!!!

  67. TheRealMC says

    July 20, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    oh my word. this is beautiful! i found your post while lamenting my lack of funds to buy the tangerine flicker dress on ebay. thanks for the inspiration!

  68. Alekat says

    July 24, 2012 at 9:29 am

    you have inspired to me repair a dress i thought was lost! i bought a lovely flowy green silk dress while on holiday and wore it out that night and some sauce flick onto the chest and i didn't even think about washing it till i got home and by then the stain had set! but now i will patch it up with some lace and will be a beauty! thanks for the idea!!

  69. Sarah says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:48 am

    Oh, perfect! I hate when I spill things on my clothes, it's always when I'm wearing white or wearing something new. 🙂 Good luck with the project!

  70. Sarah says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:48 am

    You should make it! 🙂

  71. Lo says

    July 25, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    what a great tutorial, great job! I always love finding ways to get around the more expensive coveted clothing. 🙂

  72. dusanabotswana says

    July 27, 2012 at 2:47 am

    disregard you makeup-less face!? I hope you are joking because you look absolutely stunning! Your face skin is so radiant and smooth I'd swear you had cover up at the least. seriously though you really don't need makeup (as does NO ONE of course but I def look a bit sleepy w/out eye makeup). Anyway, amazing job w/ that dress, I find it much more beautiful than the original in fact, so classy and you look great in that color, nicely done!
    http://dusanabotswana.com/

  73. Emma @ The Blooming Times says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:06 am

    WOW! What a great job you superstar :o) x

  74. SupaFlowaPowa says

    August 2, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    this is absolutely gorgeous. I need to get some of this liquid stitch stuff asap.

  75. JellyBones says

    August 3, 2012 at 1:36 am

    this is SO incredibly fantastic! I went back and forth over buying that Anthro dress also. It was SO pretty, but just so so expensive. You have really inspired me to do this!
    thank you so much for the idea,
    Trish

    http://www.jellybonesblog.blospot.com

  76. SupaFlowaPowa says

    August 3, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    Sarah – I've been thinking about this dress all night. It's just so beautiful! I checked the site and there is one size left but it's a size too small for me, was just wondering how tight the actual waist is true to the sizing chart. I have a small bust and small hips but not much of a waist, so I'm wondering if getting the smaller size will be a big mistake.

  77. Sarah says

    August 3, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    Hi! The waist is elastic so it's very stretchy. I got petite US size 2 and it fits perfectly. I'm usually a size 0. So I'm sure the regular, not petite size runs a tiny bit bigger than petite sizes. You seem very skinny so I think you'll be fine! Best luck and l would love to see the final result if you decide to do it!

  78. Sarah says

    August 3, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    Aren't you the sweetest thing! Thank you! It's probably the lighting though, haha. 🙂

  79. Valentina Duracinsky says

    August 19, 2012 at 8:59 am

    This is better than the original :O
    🙂

    Val
    http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/

  80. Julie says

    August 29, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    You don't need make-up! Lovely dress, lovely face, lovely blog. 🙂

  81. Hannah Laurie says

    September 4, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    Gorgeous dress and so are you… keep the face in there. No make up needed!

  82. Shannon says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Very pretty!

  83. jeifner says

    November 30, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    Well done, very nice!

  84. jeifner says

    November 30, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    Well done, so nice!

  85. Alexandra Marie says

    January 12, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    WOw! I keep seeing this on pinterest and wondering where it came from- SO cute!! I like yours even better then the anthro dress! And you look beautiful even without makeup!

  86. Vicky says

    January 24, 2013 at 4:06 am

    Wow, So nice dress, Well done, Your knitting is great.love you

  87. Gina Norman says

    March 14, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Oh my word, I LOVE what you've done here!!! I wanted this dress desperately too 😮

  88. Claire says

    August 4, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    Love it! I actually prefer your version!

  89. Abbi Jane says

    August 8, 2013 at 2:03 am

    Your version is definitely way cuter!

    And you are totally beautiful with no make up on!

    Abbi

  90. tdivadesigns says

    August 26, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    I love this dress. I want to find a dress like this and recreate your DIY. Great job, great tutorial.

  91. Lori says

    September 15, 2013 at 3:55 am

    I cannot believe I found you! Since I found your sleeve photo months ago and wanted to pin it but I like to know where my pins come from. This is the most beautiful dress. Prettier than the anthropologie version.

  92. Trey and Clair McDaniel says

    October 8, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    I LOVE the dress!!! I like it ten times better than the anthro version! I would love to have a dress like this! By the way, you are beautiful!!! You don't even NEED make-up! You are lovely and I love your hair and bangs!

  93. CJN says

    November 1, 2013 at 10:41 am

    I love Anthro, but your version is way better! I would flip out and buy yours on the spot if I saw it! I think this is an old post, so I'll have to just use it as inspiration.

    reuse—revamp—upcycle.blogspot.com

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    February 2, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    The lace version is beautiful!

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  96. ziggee says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    You did a great job, thanks for the inspiration.

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    May 10, 2015 at 3:39 am

    I think that you have a beautiful face and lovely hair. You don't have need for makeup. Two songs I would suggest that you look up: Beautiful by Mercy Me, and More Beautiful You by Johnny Diaz. I love these songs!

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