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MTL: Uptown Excursions Dress

posted July 20, 2011 / 1 Comment

Original Inspiration

Uptown Excursions Dress from Mata Traders from shopruche.com ($57.99)

Resources

Fabric: Black Leaves on Ivory Fabric from Hancock Fabrics ($9.99/yard)
Pattern: Simplicity 6020

Tips

Use a store-bought, wide black belt instead of an inset belt for a more polished look.

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Mena Trott

Mena Trott started The Sew Weekly to document her attempt to sew all of her own clothes in 2010. Since then, she's made over 125 outfits and has way more clothes than she needs.

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Karen
July 21, 2011 at 3:08 pm

I made this pattern last weekend. It turned out like the picture and took about 6 hours total. I like it. :)

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