Friday, June 1, 2012

Daisy Chain

I have a confession. Since I made this dress about four months ago I haven't worn it once, until yesterday. Why? Because I accidentally made it too short. And by 'too short' I mean too short for me. I love the look of short dresses...on other people, but I haven't worn one in ages and I feel uncomfortable in it. It's not that short. I mean, it covers my arse but I can't reach my arms above my head without it riding up a bit too high.




The fabric also has all these little holes in it and I stupidly didn't line the dress because I'm too lazy. In the picture I'm wearing a white slip underneath it but I got a bit paranoid that it was going to ride up while I was walking around. I could go back and line it but I already bound the neckline, sleeves and hem with bias binding and I can't be bothered unpicking it.

The daisies are printed on the fabric but from far away they look like embroidery


I've made the pattern before. It's Burdastyle #104, a wedding dress pattern (ha!). I made this one shorter because I was going to use bias binding instead of hemming it. I accidentally cut off too much of then hem though.

The stupid pose was so you could see the bell sleeves better




I went to all the trouble of doing french seams and making the insides really neat and I like the shape so I'm just going to make myself wear it. Hopefully once I get used to wearing a shorter dress than I usually do I'll feel comfortable wearing it.
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  1. Georgia RoseJune 1, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Aw I think the length looks perfect! I used to wear tiny little 60s minidresses all the time but now I am more of a knee-length 50s kind of girl so I understand your length-related woes. I love this pattern, the shape is awesome and I love the bell sleeves. You are totally my sewing inspiration, I swear with every post I get more envious of your skills and the amazing things that come from them.

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 3, 2012 at 1:48 PM

      Same, I wore shorter skirts than this when I was younger but almost everything I own now is knee length or longer. It's a great pattern. I plan on making the pattern again with some black lace. Thanks! You're too kind.

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  2. one denim birdJune 1, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    wow, its totally cool! It looks fab with stockings. You have great legs for this style! (Lucky you!) I can relate to the "being too lazy to line it ordeal"! A slip underneath works a treat though. A wedding dress pattern - who would have thought ha? Simplicity at its best! Go girl x

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 3, 2012 at 1:52 PM

      Thanks! Yeah, I hate lining because it's like making the whole thing twice. I usually wear a slip anyway so lining seems really pointless. I notice that no one who has made it on burdastyle has sewn it as a wedding dress though. Maybe it's a bit too casual?

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  3. TreesJune 1, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    I really love it and I think you can pull it off easily - whenever I think something is too short I just wear opaque tights;)

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 3, 2012 at 1:54 PM

      Thanks! Yeah, I plan to wear it with opaque tights only too and maybe I'll make myself some little bloomers to wear under it like they did in the 60s.

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    2. Jodi WadeJune 4, 2012 at 3:24 AM

      Yes! Make bloomers! The dress is super cute.

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  4. Penny-RoseJune 1, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    I think it is really awesome. Yay for winter and opaque tights!

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  5. Summer FliesJune 2, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    This is just gorgeous on you! I really love it. You know you could put a block of black around the bottom (I had to squint to see if you hadn't done that already - can't find my glasses!). It doesn't look too short and you have the pins for it so go forth in mini I say!

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 3, 2012 at 1:55 PM

      Thanks! I did bind the bottom with some black bias binding rather than doing a hem. That's a good idea though. If a find that I don't really wear it, I may have to do that. Thanks.

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  6. AnonymousJune 2, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    You have smokin' legs, so wear the dress! It's really cute!

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  7. AnonymousJune 2, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    The length is great for this style of dress. So mod! Think of it as a chance to show off all of your fun tights. :) I really thought those daisies were embroidered until you said otherwise. My eye was fooled!

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM

      The length is spot on for this style and if I saw it on someone else I probably wouldn't think it was too short but I'm just used to wearing longer dresses. I do have a lot of coloured tights. I love the fabric, it's like an optical illusion.

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  8. carrievintageJune 2, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    I want your dress! <3

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 3, 2012 at 2:01 PM

      Well, if I ever get sick of it, you can have it.

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  9. AngeJune 2, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    With legs like that I don't see what all the fuss is about!
    Ok, Ok, I know when you usually wear a certain length that anything shorter (or longer) seems odd but you honestly can pull this one off hon!
    xXx

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 3, 2012 at 2:04 PM

      Thanks! It's not really my legs I worry about but rather flashing my butt at everyone.

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  10. ChristineJune 2, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Wow, that fabric is so awesome! I definitely thought it was embroidered from the full-body pictures. Don't worry, it doesn't look too short to me; plus it'd be a shame never to wear such a cute dress!

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 3, 2012 at 2:17 PM

      I thought it was embroidered too when I spied it in the fabric shop. That's why I'm just going to make myself wear it until I am comfortable in it because it would be a shame not to.

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  11. VixJune 2, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    It's gorgeous and you have fantastic legs so the length is perfect in my eyes. Love the mod-ish 60s vibe and the fabric is beautiful. x

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 3, 2012 at 2:18 PM

      Thanks! I've been feeling like I want to dress like a mod lately.

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  12. HelgaJune 3, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    It IS rather fabulous!
    If I'm worried about length,I wear bloomers or bicycle pants for maodesty sake!! XXX

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 6, 2012 at 6:36 PM

      Thanks! Yes, I think I might have to make some bloomers.

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  13. AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    It looks really pretty, just wear it with tights or seventies style with slacks/ jeans/ trousers. And if you're really worried about the see throughness make up the same pattern in voile (perhaps without the sleeves) and wear the voile one inside like a petticoat (you could even use a contrast colour for a really cool effect). I wear fairly short dresses/ skirts on my scooter with silk pyjama shorts inside. Haven't had/ caused an accident yet XD Best of luck.

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 6, 2012 at 4:14 PM

      Thanks! Yeah, I did consider making a black version to wear underneath but it seemed like too much work. I think I will make some bloomers though.

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  14. StaceyJune 4, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    This dress is absolutely gorgeous! I personally think the length is great, but I tend to wear similar length dresses with tights, leggings or over trousers. I love this dress just as it is though!

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 6, 2012 at 4:15 PM

      Thanks! I will definitely be wearing it with tights but strangely I don't really own any leggings or trousers. I think it will just take a bit of getting used to.

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  15. Lenora JaneJune 6, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Whoaaa, how did I miss this before? I love it! You look phenomenal!

    I hear you about the length thing--I've spent the past couple years gradually dropping all my hemlines to knee- or below-knee length. I've tried a couple miniskirts and -dresses lately, and I think my preference for them is coming back a little, but I still feel so naked wandering the streets with so much bare leg! It's a matter of reacclimating ourselves, I guess?

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 6, 2012 at 4:18 PM

      Thanks! Yes, I'm exactly the same. It's not because the dress is actually too short but rather I'm just not used to wearing things that short. It just takes some getting used to.

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  16. The Dainty Dolls HouseJune 6, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Love the design on the dress.very pretty!! x

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  17. trishieJune 8, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    I think the dress looks just lovely on you! Shame it's a tad short, perhaps you can wear it over leggings or jeans?

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    1. Camelia CrinolineJune 9, 2012 at 5:09 PM

      Thanks! Weirdly enough, I don't really own any jeans or leggings but I will definitely be wearing it with tights.

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  18. teresweetstyleJune 10, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    great dress honey, i really love your lookk!
    have a great day!

    xx

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  19. mispapelicosJune 10, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    So perfect, and you waited all those months to wear it, HHHHHHHHHHHHH
    xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  20. The Pink FlamingoJuly 18, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Great outfit!

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