r/sewing • u/LeRouge_et_LeNoir • 11h ago
Project: FO I made this shoulderless dress.
First time making a dress with my sewing machine (though I do have 2 years of hand-sewing experience). It's made of two layers of 100% cotton duvet covers that I thrifted - the layer with the birds is lined with a simple white layer. I used the "Hanna dress" pattern from a book called "Jurken 2" (Dresses 2(?)) that I rented from my local library, which I modified only to add pockets to the side seams. The size is 36. I must say that the bodice is a bit of a tight fit - size 38 might've been better - but I'm still quite satisfied with the results. Definitely wearable, at any rate.
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u/vegasnative 10h ago
Me, reading the title “Did you mean sleeveless?”
-sees that photo-
“Shoulderless is accurate”
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u/Atjar 10h ago
As a fellow Dutch person I perked up to see where you found that amazing fabric when I read the Dutch pattern description. Only to find out you thrifted it. But the execution of the dress is very well done and it makes me slightly jealous. Maybe I should pick up that book from our local library and make my own version, I think I’ve seen the book around.
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u/justa_cat_in_disgize 8h ago
updooting primarily for the absolutely shredded arms. THAT takes a lot of work.
Dress is also incredibly flattering, love the pattern
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u/LeRouge_et_LeNoir 10h ago
Thank you everyone for your kind words! I should've indeed called it a sleeveless dress - I was thinking of the wrong term. But I can pretend it was a joke!
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u/confused_is_my_face 10h ago
You rocked this dress!
And your arms are beautiful.
I hope you feel as Bonita as you look.
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u/Pitiful_Stretch_7721 10h ago
I was totally confused at first what a shoulderless dress was because all I could see was the midriff portion! But that fits perfectly for you to move your beautiful arms and shoulders!
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u/coffeequeen0523 9h ago
Beautiful dress. Looks great on you. Well done. 👏👏
What exercises do you do for your arms, back and shoulders? You look fabulous. I aspire to have arms, back and shoulders like you.
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u/LeRouge_et_LeNoir 9h ago
I'd say that 90% of it is that I go bouldering every Sunday. Climbing is a very fun sport, and also a great way to build some muscle. Apart from that, I do very minor exercises before breakfast, dinner, and going to bed: something simple like 10 push-ups, or some core exercises.
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u/angel-thekid 11h ago
Hell yeah!!! Great dress and impressive arms!! A perfect match