Inspiration: Valentine's Day Dresses

Don't you love the feeling of a new dress for a date night out?

Valentine's day is the perfect excuse to make yourself something gorgeous to wear.

Here we picked out some patterns and coordinating fabrics to help you get inspired:

Vogue 1328
~~Floral Knit- BVA4594~~
This dress is modest on top, but still body flattering.
Use a great light to medium weight knit in a solid or a print.

Vogue 1317
~~Stretch Micro-faille: BUB5019~~
This dress is perfect for those who are looking for something less form-fitting, but still want to accentuate your waist.
Use a woven material with a little stretch.

Vogue 8827
~~Slubbed Back Satin: SOB5658~~
This is a beautiful romantic dress perfect for any age that will draw attention to your face.
Pair a vibrant lip color with a fun print or saturated color.

Vogue 1183

~~Crepe-look Wool Suiting: BGB5514~~
Show off your arms in this slim-line dress.
Choose a woven fabric in the perfect hue for your skin tone.

McCall's 6695
~~Floral Eyelet Cotton: CDD5590~~
Be flirty and feminine in this one shoulder dress.
Use a delicate woven, like an embroidered cotton.

McCall's 6518

~~Abstract Flower: SLB5589~~
Accentuate your bust line with this ruffled top.
Make this dress even more fun by choosen a pop of color or a bold print.

Collete: Chantilly Dress
~~Silk Velvet: MBB5359~~
Make this delicate dress with a gorgeous silk velvet.
This is the perfect shape to give you an hour glass figure.

Style Arc: Danni Dolman
~~Abstract Floral Sweater Knit: CED5816~~
Just want something comfy? This is just the dress!
Add some flair with a vibrant light to medium weight sweater knit print.

Show us what you made to wear for Valentine's day by emailing a picture to fabricmartblog@gmail.com

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