So incredibly proud! My first dress designed by me!

[Skipparoonie]

I have to brag! I'm so proud of me! I wanted a lovely summer dress, and didn't want to go out and buy a pattern. I wanted something comfortable yet pretty. So I whipped up this baby! WDYT?

*please forgive my nasty photography, but I had no one to help me take a picture, and I've been meaning to post this for ages.*



Details:
The black with white dots top is shirred, it has a small ruffle at the top and bottom. I did ruffled straps as well. The skirt is sort of shirred into the top to give it a bit of give. It doesn't look like it in the picture, but the top is very flattering, making me look flat on my tummy (soooo not the case!) and accentuates my hourglass waist.

[katsrevenge]

I love it!

I must learn to shirr things so I may make one like it. Did you use a shelf bra or is it supportive enough on its own?

[Ludi]

I like the choice of fabrics very much!

[Skipparoonie]

Did you use a shelf bra or is it supportive enough on its own?

I am wearing my ordinary everyday black bra. It is hidden well by the straps and ruffle.

[katsrevenge]

Nice! I've been sewing shelf bras in everything lately because of my never finding great bras. 

I still like it... it's very flattering. Now to learn to shir, heh.

[beth8144]

this dress looks great on you. Lovely I love the polka dot and flower combo. Great job.

[Pleasantly Malformed]

This is wonderfully made and looks amazing on you!

[JS]

Lovely dress, you look great!  I really like the two fabric choices.

[tortilladesigns]

Great job! The fabrics look great and the dress is very flattering!

[luvmynfboys]

love the fabrics! It does look cool and summery!!! I must look up this "shirring" thing! ha ha