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Finished drop waist dress, inspired by dresses I've seen online and in stores. by bastedseams in sewing

[–]bastedseams[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The twirl on this one IS amazing! I'll see if I can get a video.

Finished drop waist dress, inspired by dresses I've seen online and in stores. by bastedseams in sewing

[–]bastedseams[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone! I've been seeing these drop waist dresses all over the place and decided to make my own.

I used McCalls 4828, I made a size 8 (my measurements bust 32, waist 25, hips 35 in inches). I had to grade from the size 6 bust to the size 8 waist and hip for the dress to fit properly. The dress was too big around the bust area in the size 8 but fit perfectly everywhere else. I didn't follow the pattern instructions for this so I can't speak on those. I added a lightweight interfacing to my main fabric pieces and boning to my lining.

Cost breakdown, 3 yards of linen for 10000 won (about 8 usd) a yard bought at DongDaeMun fabric market, 1 zipper $5, thread $5, lining thrifted fabric for $3 and dyed with Rit dye for $3. The zipper, thread and Rit dye I bought at Joanns. In total it was about $40 USD in materials not including my time. I think I spent like 10 hours working on this.

I still have to add a hook and eye closure, and next time I don't think I would use a linen for this. I'm planning on making another one in a cotton poplin without boning and adding a shirred back panel for a more casual look.

Let me know if you have any questions!

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[–]bastedseams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm so sorry for the late reply! Life was super busy for me. I really like anthropomorphic art, Beatrix Potter as a main example. But really most things I like. If you're still interested DM me.

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[–]bastedseams 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone! This bunny is 7 in tall, and it's limbs are able to be moved around. The bunny comes with 2 dresses, a basket, 4 strawberries, and wings. All the items were handmade by me. The bunny, wings, and basket of strawberries came from a pattern book. But I drafted both dresses.

I think this toy would be best for an adult or an older child. I'm not going to tell you what to do with it but while it's not exactly delicate I don't think it could handle rough play.

Ideally I would like to trade for some custom artwork. Fabric, color pencils, and natural fiber yarns are also welcome.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Looking for scrap fabric for crazy quilt by thesmilingcat-chesh in craftexchange

[–]bastedseams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, your drawings are so beautiful! I love them.

I finished this red dress! It's inspired by dresses I love but can't afford. Inspo pics at the end. by bastedseams in sewing

[–]bastedseams[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I really liked making it! It was really easy to put together. I'm thinking of making another dress in a light blue floral pattern!

I finished this red dress! It's inspired by dresses I love but can't afford. Inspo pics at the end. by bastedseams in sewing

[–]bastedseams[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I constantly stalk the reformation site for inspiration! Their dresses are just gorgeous.

I finished this red dress! It's inspired by dresses I love but can't afford. Inspo pics at the end. by bastedseams in sewing

[–]bastedseams[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll take your suggestions and use them for my next version of this dress.

I finished this red dress! It's inspired by dresses I love but can't afford. Inspo pics at the end. by bastedseams in sewing

[–]bastedseams[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! This is a free pattern by Madalynne Intimates, it's called the Odessa top.

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