Oh, my I am getting a late start on this week's inspiration. It is 9 pm central time on Thursday and I am just starting, usually I work on this all week but it has been one of those weeks.
Enough about me, let's get to the inspiration, which McCall's just helped with new patterns just released.
A shirtdress is a great one to have in your wardrobe and this Vince Camuto is gorgeous from Nordstrom's
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The collar is a bit different on McCall's 7084 but I love the two skirt option.
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or in the sleeveless version for the same look
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A fun dress for now or summer, with the lace it looks very festive it is Simple to Foresee Dress from Modcloth
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New Look 6262 is looking like a good one for the Modcloth dress, might have to dip out the front neckline a bit.
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A fancy party dress for the holidays or New Year's Eve? this one from Nordstrom is beautiful and check out the back
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or another similar dress from Modcloth
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McCall's 7099 is very close and the back could be made like the inspiration dress, especially if you want the dramatic effect.
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A casual maxi which with a sweater or jacket would work for now and then you would be ahead of the game for spring/summer. This Maxi from Nordstrom
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The Sewaholic Pattern's Saltspring Dress is perfect, you could just sew the spaghetti straps in one piece and eliminate the bows at the shoulder.
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One more also from Nordstrom, Marc New York by Andrew Marc
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This Style Arc Darla calls for stretch fabric and the lines of the dress would allow for this trim. You would have to draft it for the side trim pieces
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Happy dress making, which one is your favorite?

You have done such a great job pairing the patterns to ready-to-wear. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove the casual maxi!
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