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Made by a Fabricista: A Little Black Dress in Velvet & Lace

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Happy Holiday Peeps!

Mori needed a Little Black Dress for  Holiday Gala and this is what I came up with. She had one major request for her dress and it was that the dress had to have a deep "V" front. I knew right away that I was going to use the top of Vogue 9253 and the bottom I used Simplicity 1559. I had used both patterns for prior garments so the fit was not going to be an issue.

I picked this awesome scalloped lace and a stretch velvet, sadly both are no longer available but there are other options. I had to add a black mesh under the lace. The dress is fairly simple and you can make this in under 2 hours.









We'll end this post with my pick for best picture of the bunch!

I also want to share that my sewing magazine was released Nov 17th and I sold out of my first issue! 
The second issue is on sale now and I have some great things lined up for this issue including a Project Runway alumni. Stop by an grab a copy! www.sewnmag.com

 I Hope you enjoy your family and friends during this Holiday season.


Comments

  1. Wholly FoolDecember 9, 2017 at 8:24 AM

    Wow, turned out great!

    Is the waist higher on this dress than on the original skirt pattern?

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  2. Ann BrodskyDecember 9, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    Wow, this is so, so pretty! What a great mash-up of patterns and fabrics. Only two hours? That's my kind of project! Mori looks absolutely stunning.

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  3. MaricaDecember 9, 2017 at 12:34 PM

    Love it!

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  4. barbara woodsDecember 9, 2017 at 1:29 PM

    beautiful!

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  5. UnknownDecember 9, 2017 at 2:59 PM

    Beautiful and classy

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  6. bpatricia74December 9, 2017 at 3:58 PM

    Beautiful!!!! I need to check out your magazine!

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