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Topic: quickie dress that anybody can make - Infinity Dress and link to tutorial  (Read 389851 times)
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« on: June 29, 2006 08:40:48 PM »

we've been talking about variations of this dress in the thread on the "infinity dress" in the designers homage area, and i was inspired to see what i could come up with.  i thought i'd post this here because it is quick, simple, and i think it turned out really really cute.  if you are interested, there is a tutorial HERE  Updated link >> http://rowena.typepad.com/rostitchery/infinity-dress.html.  as always, feedback is welcome!  (it helps me refine my instructions.  Smiley  )







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« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2006 08:58:22 PM »

 that is so pretty! i like the color a lot Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2006 08:59:26 PM »

Wow! It's beautiful! I love the style, colour ,everything about it!


What kind of fabric is that?Cheesy?
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2006 09:06:46 PM »

thank you both so much!

bambidandi, it is some polyester knit that i was donated to the costume shop last fall.  it is similar in weight to swimsuit material, but anything with at least 40% stretch will work.
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« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2006 09:10:48 PM »

the dress is beautiful!
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« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2006 09:34:17 PM »

One seam? That is amazing.
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« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2006 10:15:01 PM »

I love it... I think I want to try it!  Tonight.  And wear it tomorrow.    Grin

Out of curiosity, what is the band around the waist for?  It is just for a bit of stability? 

And of course I would be the one to ask this but....  is this two way or four way stretch fabric?  Think it really matters?
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« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2006 10:26:29 PM »

the band is there because the back would have an unfinished edge without it. 

i used fabric that had about 40% stretch on the cross and i cut the straps so the stretch went along the width, but i think you could use 4 way and it would be fine.

there are all good questions, i need to edit my tutorial to include this information.
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« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2006 10:31:06 PM »

You, lady, are a genious!  I have always appreciated your comments on other's projects-you seem to have so much knowledge and experience, and make it sound so easy (or should I say you are very clear in your directions), and your sewing is always beautiful and so professional looking.

I adore this dress.  I am going to be trying my hand at it as soon as I get some decent material.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Cheesy
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« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2006 10:49:24 PM »

beautiful dress- i love the kiddie pool too.
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