Monday, April 27, 2015
Monster Mash Dress
I don't often buy new fabric (especially when that new fabric is from Spotlight) but when I found fabric with old school movie monsters, I had to have it, because I love monsters so freaking much.
Obviously this dress has a LOT going on, so I wanted a simple pattern (who am I kidding, I really only like to wear simple frocks as I'm all about comfort). This dress is the "back to school shift dress" from Chic and Simple Sewing by Christine Haynes. I added a bit of length to the dress, but otherwise made no alternations to the pattern. Here's a close up of the pattern - its includes wolfman, a vampire and a zombie (oh my!).
I also love that the background of this fabric is a really pretty blue colour - not just boring black.
I've worn this dress twice - once to a burlesque show and once to have lunch with a friend and both times I got comments from random strangers. It's nice for your friends to notice your handmade things, but when total randoms say they like something you made its a bit of a buzz.
Hope you folks all had a good weekend xox
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6 comments:
That's one great dress and the fabric is mental! x
That fabric is amazing!! Who needs a complicated dress pattern when there's fabric that awesome?! (BTW, I never see simple shapes / cuts when I see your outfits; I just notice the fun fabrics!)
I'm totally about the comfort, too. If I don't feel comfortable, I'll just be miserable or sore all day, and there's no fun in that! Hurray for comfy dresses and leggings! Haha! xx
That dress is amazing! <3 I love that fabric. I used to have a collection of classic monster stuffies. I know it's gross, but Swamp Thing was kind of my favorite, even though he's slimey.
Wow! That's the coolest dress! I think that's my favourite one of the ones I've seen on you so far! :)
I love seeing your creations, they are always so much fun! The big question though- where did you get the material!? xx
So freaking cool, and so perfect for you too. If I'd seen this fabric I'd have bought it for you too :). The dress is fantastic and looks great on you, and dammit you are so photogenic too, it just isn't fair!
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