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Made by a Fabricista: Two Can Play Hearts

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Hi family,

Eunice here, and I am on to my third make as a Fabric Mart Fabricista! This time I chose a 100% Polyester Hearts & Circles Print Blouse Weight Woven. This fabric was almost 60 inches wide & I got 5 yards. I also selected a black lining fabric. Both fabrics were beautiful and I immediately decided to make two outfits.


The first dress is a fitted dress I saw on Instagram. I decided to self draft it myself. Because of the soft buttery texture of the fabric I decided that French seams would go beautifully inside.


The lining fabric was beautiful enough to use for the ruffle at the bottom of the dress. The rectangular shape sleeve was something I had seen and wanted to emulate. I couldn't have been happier with how it came out. The dress turned out so beautiful!

 


For my second make I used a Vintage Simplicity 7383. This was a dress I had made before, it's a maxi dress with a cape, the pattern was straight forward, I didn't do any adjustment, I also used some of the lining fabric for the cape to contrast the dress.
 

If you know me you know I love maxi dress and this pattern is absolutely one of my favorites, very easy to sew and very comfortable. I also used French seams on this dress to just because of the texture of the fabric.




I love both my makes, the fabric is flowy and airy, and in this Texas heat, it's just what I needed.

EUNICE  | @stylebymyeunice 

Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!
You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories BLOUSE WEIGHTS & LINING.

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  1. JDJuly 6, 2021 at 1:02 AM

    Really like your makes for this post. The dress with the bottom ruffle is my fav this time.

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  2. ChrisJuly 6, 2021 at 8:15 AM

    Beautiful dresses!

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  3. UnknownJuly 6, 2021 at 8:23 AM

    both dresses are awesome..

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  4. UniqueCreationsJuly 6, 2021 at 12:49 PM

    Beeeuuutiful!!! Love both pieces!!

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