I found this double-gauze knit fabric from nani IRO line in Yuzawaya, and immediately fell in love with its simple but adorable pattern.
The fabric is 80 cm in width, so I decided to make a simple dress that can be worn over my swimsuit. Perfect for summer!
The shape of the dress is very simple, I make it very wide with enormous armhole and racerback shape. I finished the armhole and neckline by sewing strips of the same fabric, leaving the raw edges show. As the fabric is double-gauze, the bindings show layers of raw edges curling together.
I sewed a pair of transparent knock buttons on each side of the dress (transparent knock buttons are impossible to photograph!). They can be buttoned on the front or on the back to give the dress different ways to be worn.
The dress also has a long narrow sash made from the same fabric to give yet more versatility. And maybe I can also wear the sash as a necklace or a headband?
I really really like the finished result. Now I want to go to the beach!
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So cute! I love how the dots are each slightly different…
This is adorable! I love it!
awesome!
would suit me which the body has been unstoppable growing from left to right.
fabulous!
you are so right about the words on the selvedge, they look so interesting on the back.
Wonderful!
I am in love with this design, it's so flattering and fun!
so nice!! and so versatile!! i would love one.
i love it! what a versatile dress/tunic :)!
a pattern or how-to would be awesome! please :) :) ;)
Adorable piece! I love the fabric.
You did it again! I find myself wanting every single item you make. Totally cute, and I love the racerback!
I love ther versatility you put into your pieces!
you are very talented :)
you are incredibly talented. i love this top!
xoxo,
sp