Another Change to the Drawer Unit

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There was no sewing this week. Instead, I finally added a shelf to one of the drawer units that sits underneath my sewing table.

Dress with rushing on the neckline and straps

Front

Continuing my attempt to recreate my dresses, this time I chose a design with a gathered neckline and an elastic waist. I used the same patterns as in the previous dress — the A‑line skirt and the strappy bodice — but added 5 cm at the center to allow for the gathering.

Square‑Neck Dress with Two Skirts

Some time ago, I saw this dress in a shop and decided to try it on. I liked the design, but two details bothered me: it had sleeves, and the fabric was far too transparent. Since I can now make my own clothes, I took a photo so I could try to replicate it at home.

How I Copied a Dress: Part 2 – Sewing

Original

To recreate this dress, I chose a viscose similar to the original. My first idea was not to include pockets — they usually don’t sit well on my body, get wrinkled, and I end up having to adjust them all the time. But in this design they’re well positioned and that doesn’t happen, so I decided to keep them. To add a special touch, I used a brightly colored fabric both for the finishing and for the pockets themselves.