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I’ve always loved maxi dresses, flowy and romantic skirts. You see, I had more of a bohemian/hippie style when I was in college so sometimes the urge to wear loose dresses comes out.
This summer, during the sales, I found this amazing silk fabric. And I thought it best to make a simple dress to emphasize the lines, tribal pattern and beautiful colours.
I just cut the fabric along the lines (very easy to follow) and gathered 3 tiers. The bottom one is 3 m wide (twice the fabric width), the second one is 2 m wide, the third one 1,5 m (one width). Then I gathered the top one to a small bodice, self-lined as the dress is to worn bra-less. The bodice is also gathered at the neckline and I added an elastic at the back. I made the crossed-straps with a length of fabric folded in two like bias binding.
That’s a very comfortable dress to wear during summer. The silk is so light and soft against the skin and I think it would also look great with heels and without the belt for a party. And don’t let anyone tell you maxi dress are not for short girl: I’m only 1,55 m (5 ft 1) and I love this look!
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This looks so lovely on you! What a beautiful dress! I never would have guessed you were on the petite side- you look really tall in this dress!
Ah ah, illusion – that's what it is! I think the belt also helps by defining the waistline.
Muy bonito Pauline, y la tela una auténtica pasada!! Felicidades!!
¡Gracias Mary Carmen! Es que vi la tela en la tienda y me enamore 😉
Lovely dress! It looks elegant and oh so flowy.
Oh yes, it's so flowy, it feels amazing during summer…
Beautiful dress, looks high end RTW.
Thanks Valerie!
I don't normally see you in this silhouette but I like it!
I know! My style has changed quite a lot in 10 years but sometimes I feel like making loose and romantic dresses – for this one, the fabric was asking for it! It reminds me of your maxi dress pattern…
You do have lots of style and attitude! Especially in this dress 🙂 I'd call it a "modern hippie".
Thanks Inna! I'm re-reading your French Jacket tutorials (with Leisa's) as I have some Linton tweed waiting for the perfect little quilted jacket, thanks for the amazing work you've both done!
Oh! Thanks! I would love to see the jacket! It does not look like the winter will come to Valencia, though 🙂 Now in Dublin (midnight), it's +6C brrrrrrrrrrr. Maybe I need one more? (^-<)~
Simplemente precioso. Y te sienta fenomenal! Buen gusto como siempre. Y qué envidia!!! Besitos guapa
¡Muchas gracias Cati!
J'adore!!!!! Moi aussi j'adore les maxi dress mais en effet j'ai tendance à me dire que ça ne va pas au petite. J'ai changé d'avis avec la tienne elle est absolument sublime…
Ps : ton dernier patron est un gros coup de coeur aussi, j'ai hâte de commencer la salopette 😉 D'ailleurs si tu as encore besoin d'une testeuse en taille 34… Bon ok j'arrive après la bataille mais on ne sait jamais!
Merci Sandra! Je penserai à toi pour les prochains patrons 😉
Sublime ta robe Pauline !!!!!!
Tu as l'air très occupée.Elle me rappelle bien tes années lycée ou fac.
Bisous de ta Maman
Merci maman! Tu te rapelles de la turquoise que j'avais dans ce style? Je ne sais plus où elle est, du coup elle a sa remplacente maintenant…
I'm also 5ft 1 and I never wear long skirts or dresses because I feel like it just makes me look shorter and chubbier but it looks great on you. I might have to give this style a shot because I really do like it.
Give it a try Ybat, you never know!!!
I love your dress! It is super pretty and it suits you so well!
Thanks Lieke!
Me gustan muchÃsimo este tipo de vestidos, son perfectos para el verano. El tuyo simplemente divino!!!, besos
Es muy cómodo con el calor que hace 😉 Un beso Marién
Absolutely gorgeous – that fabric is really amazing!
Thanks Nath!
Hola, gracias al vestido Alameda he descubierto tu blog y me encanta. Por el nombre que pones a tus creaciones entiendo que vives en Valencia o cerca, no? Que guay!! Como yo!! Ya tenia ganas de encontrar una blogger valenciana y preguntarle: ¿ en qué tiendas fÃsicas de la cápital compras tela? Un beso
¡Hola! Si vivo en Valencia cápital y me encanta tanto mi ciudad que los nombres de mis patrones tienen siempre algo que ver con ella 😉
Te puedo aconsejar Julián López en el centro, C/ periodista Azzati, perpendicular al ayuntamiento. Compro la casi totalidad de mis telas allà por la calidad de los tejidos y la variedad (no me pagan para decirlo, ¡Ojala!). Un abrazo y no dudas en mandarme un mail si quieres más detalles (paulineyalice@gmail.com).