Thursday, June 02, 2011

Upholstery Patch Dress

Progressing from my project last week, utilising some Robert Allen upholstery samples (purchased from a recycle centre for $1), I mentioned I have been scheming up a plan to use the rest of these pretty fabric squares. My second project is now complete; a patchwork dress.


It has taken me the best part of a week to complete. I used a pattern I have from my collection; New Look 6577.








I used leftover cut away patches to sew a fabric flower, backed with eco-fi kunin felt, and hair grips, so that I can either wear it in my hair, or on a band around my waist. I chose a white silk scarf to tie around my waist as a belt, as I felt it looked a little plain without anything.


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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

How pretty!

BopBop said...

very pretty. And I love the lining. Is it reversible too? Because it looks like it in the photos.

Unknown said...

Hi Eliea, not quite reversible as the inside fabric isn't really that great for show, but it could have been!