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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Racerback Maxi Dress DIY

The last maxi dress of my maxi sewing obsession.  This one features twisted straps in the front and a racerback.

Material:  Stretchy knit from Michael Levine, 2 yards

Difficulty: Easy, all serger construction

Time: ~3 hours

Pattern: Bodice front from Simplicity 3503 view C, drafted bodice back by using a racer back bra as a template and then matched up the strap placement with bodice front, self-drafted skirt (just a rectangle)

Racerback Maxi Dress DIY

Twisted Strap Detail

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

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13 comments:

  1. sksk21July 21, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Love the dress! Where is the necklace from?

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  2. UnknownJuly 21, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    I like the twisted strap detail, how did you do it?

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    1. SewPetiteGalJuly 22, 2013 at 8:51 PM

      I literally twisted the front strap and sewed it to the back strap. My bodice is fully lined so that the interior and exterior are identical. HTH!

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  3. MimiJuly 21, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    i love it love it love it! i love the twisted strap! :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  4. mJuly 22, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    great dress! it looks wonderful on you. :]

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  5. MeJuly 22, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    LOVE the racer back and twisted straps! That is my favorite feature out of all the maxis you have done. What a pretty detail.

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  6. lisacngJuly 22, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Almost animal-print like, love it! Can't have too many maxi dresses!!

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    1. SewPetiteGalJuly 22, 2013 at 8:52 PM

      Thanks Lisa! Best of luck and hope everything goes smoothly!!!

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