This dress could have been the sewing that got me back on track!!
I saw a dress in Coast that I really wanted for our staff Christmas party night!
Isn’t it beautiful? And so was the £170 price tag!
I found the gold fabric in the indoor market and some beautiful Ponte Roma from White Tree Fabrics. I knew mixing the fabrics could cause a headache so I knew I needed good quality fabric.
In the photos I had just draped the fabric and then cut it out.
I used the Skater dress pattern from Love Sewing as it is the pattern that most matched the dress wanted.
I decided to used a side zip and was just hoping for the best really! The top is stretchy and the bottom isn’t!
Here is the pattern from when I made The York.
I was really happy with how it turned out !
I obviously had to practise twirling before I went out!
And of course here is The Bannatyne, in Bannatynes!
Pattern: The Skater dress Simple Sew
Fabric: 1.5m of gold fabric from Sew Fabrics and 1m of black ponte Roma from White Tree Fabrics
Wonky Factor: 10/10 I totally love it, although maybe 9.5 as it was quite hot when dancing!!
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The gold fabric is amazing – this is such a lovely party dress!
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Thank you! I’m wondering if I can get away with it on Christmas Day too!! Happy Christmas! X
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Absolutely – it will be perfect! Got to get some wear out of it! And ponte is perfect for a big lunch!
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This is fantastic! Really, really well done. You’ve inspired me to sew a skirt 🙂
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Oooo! A circle skirt?? Perfect for Christmas! Have a lovely time x
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Love the dress! It looks amazing on you! 🙂 Happy holidays!
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Thank you! Happy Christmas!
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Your dress is fabulous! Unique, pretty, and it has that great twirl factor. Looks like it served you very well at your festivities.
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Thank you! Happy Christmas x
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Works so well and I bet you were so pleased to save all that money (kind of). Well done for having the vision to get it sorted. Hope you had a great night out too!
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Has nothing to be jealous of the coast one. The golden fabric is to die for, it all looks very chic! You look very happy in it!
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It was so comfy!! I loved wearing it! Wouldn’t it be great if we could but the real fabric!! ?
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Haha, yes the real fabric is quite unique too, but that doesn’t mean your version isn’t equally glamorous!
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Oooooo ~ serious dress envy over here ! you look so delightful in this! Hope you have a wonderful. joyous week! xx
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Thanks Del! Happy Christmas too xx
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Thank you!
PS/What is Bannatyne? Must have a search…
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It’s the name of he hotel near is. Google the owner he was on I’m a celebrity on to!! Duncan bannatyne x
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Thank you for this ! Am still in WP but was thinking it was time to look at that name…
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Oh, quite a Peck’s Bad Boy, sounds like! The hotel looks posh ~ know you had a wonderful time! Thank you for explaining.
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PS on a completely different note, do you remember the checked fabric you gave me when I last saw you? I hope you don’t mind but I’ve added it to my stitching santa stash of pressies as I really think it will suit my lady very well!! 🙂
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Oh yes!! It’s like pass on the fabric!?! New game!?! Haha
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Whit Woo lady!! Loving the twirliness!! 🙂
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Thanks Ali! Me too, and so comfy!! I do like a good Ponte!!
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You look great! It’s quite the party dress! The way that you put the original next to your copy is exactly what I am trying to convey with #DESIGNIN’DECEMBER! What buy, when you can make it yourself, better and for less money! Bravo! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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So sorry! I meant “why buy” ! 😄
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Thanks Linda! Yes, it’s great being able to sew what you see in the shops….I wish I could find the exact fabric!!
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I know that had been a problem with me too with my newest make. Can’t find the right fabric and on line the photos are not always right. Can I have your permission to repost your dress on my blog, giving credit/a link to your blog, for my #DESIGNIN’DECEMBER theme? I also put them on Instgram and Pinterest and Twitter too – with links back to you. Are you in? Because your dress is gorgeous!
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Haha! Yes of course!! Thanks! 😘
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You look like an amesome gift, only the bow got lost 😉
Nice to read you again and happy christmas to you – Tutti
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Haha! Happy Christmas and New Year to you too Tutti! 🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄
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I am so happy to see you in this style with a low neckline. You look so much better than in other styles. I think that you are back on track for sure. This dress is beautiful on you. Stick with this neckline……it makes you glow. Merry Christmas to the new you.
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Thanks!! Happy Christmas! 🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄
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It looks great! Great twirly pictures!
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Thanks ! Happy Christmas! 🎄🎅🏻🎄
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And to you! ⛄❄🎄
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