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split-neck pleated blue dress DIY

~ DIY DREAM HOUSE

one day while i was driving, i saw a girl waiting at a stop light wearing a beautiful dress.
it was a very pretty blue, the color of a bright clear sky, had a split-neck, and a pencil shaped skirt.
and i just knew i had to find the same exact dress or make one myself!  so i did.
the difference with mine is instead of doing the pencil skirt, i did a flared, pleated skirt.
i thought it gave it a more fun, summery look.
shoes c/o of romwe
headband from s.t collection
the color doesn’t show up well in these pictures, it’s a brighter, more clearer blue, a lot prettier in person. 
i did use a pattern this time, i combined two patterns, i used the top from a dress pattern i had
(except it was just a round neck one so i made up the split-neck part), and a skirt pattern.
do you like it?

Comments

  1. I don't like this dress. I absolutely love it! I can't believe you made it. You're uber-talented. I love the neckline and the banded waist. It fits you like a glove. Wow!

  11. Beautiful, Beautiful. I love this. You are so incredibly talented. If the color is better in person, then wow because it looks really good online!

  12. You are so talented. This dress is amazing. I aspire to sew like you… I haven't really sewed anything since home ec in junior high so I have a long way to go!

  14. Hi :->
    I followed your link here from 'Coastal Charms' party.

    There is so much I like about your dress! The color. the neck line, the fitted body yet flared skirt. All of it combining to look oh so cute.

  21. I need this dress just like this in a light pink/peach color and am not good at sewing at all Where can I purchase one before Halloween it is for my daughters costume and I don't have a lot of money for it…

  22. Hi Tanya,

    I couldn't help you, I made this dress and made up the top pattern, so I don't think any stores sell a dress like this. You can always make one? best luck to you!

  23. It is beautiful. Could you tell me which two patterns you used so that I can have a go at making one for myself in green

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