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Saturday, January 1, 2011

Too Cute Tunic Dress

 

I've been itching to make myself a dress for the longest time, and when I bought Pip's Sew La Tea Do book, I instantly fell in love with the Too Cute Tunic Dress.

Unfortunately, I didn't choose the most appropriate fabric colour for my white pasty Irish skin tone. Check out the flourescent white legs!


I made the M/L size with the full length arm so it's a really nice and comfy fit, even for lounging around on the couch. The only change that I made was to lower the front neckline a bit to allow for my ample cleavage.

As a little extra embellishment, I added a ribbon along the seam where the bodice meets the skirt. I would have preferred green, but I only had pink in the stash, so pink it was!

But my very favourite bit...... POCKETS! I love pockets - pockets are essential for me.

Of course now I have so many ideas for different fabric combinations - plain bottom, printed bodice. A shorter version for a tunic top... the possibilites are endless.

Oh, and by the way - Happy New Year!
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35 comments:

  1. posie blogs Jennie McClellandJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Happy New Year to you too CurlyPops Cam. Love Posie

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  2. MakeminemidcenturyJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Happy NY, Cam.

    I love the dress! And the colouring! And the shape and your shoes! You've got great legs and cute ankles!

    Your New Year's started brilliantly, from what I can see!

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  3. JennieJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I love this. Saw it in the book too - really like the long sleeves!

    You have fab legs Cam!x

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  4. Alex DawJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Love the shoes...and oh yes, of course the dress....yay for pockets and yay for sleeve length...that fabric is just fabulous

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  5. RenaeJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    It looks great on you! I look forward to seeing your next versions!

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  6. Bec ClarkeJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    That is such a cute dress, the fabric is gorgeous too. Well done, I am inspired, I just picked out some fabric for a new dress for me yesterday and now I can't wait to get into it.
    Happy New Year

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  7. TasJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Very cute! And don't worry about the fluoro legs- I figure that eventually us people with white legs will outnumber those with some colour and we will rule the world.

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  8. JaniceJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Your dress has turned out so well. It looks like it will be so easy to wear. Please share your variations as you make them. I wish I had your slim legs.

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  9. Stomper GirlJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    It is way cute. Happy New Year to you Ms CurlyPops x

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  10. NikkiJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Looks lovely and cool.... (and I have matching Irish-skin legs, so I think your legs look FINE!!!)

    Happy 2011!!

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  11. KateJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Turned out fab Cam!
    Is that your first resolution crossd off already??
    Hope this year is such a happy one for you.

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  12. JoJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    That is so cute, I love that it has pockets and is comfortable. I may have to buy Pip's book now.

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  13. SallyJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Great dress Cam. You look super sweet :) - in an uber ace kind-a way!

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  14. Baa-Me KniitsJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I love that dress! Right up my alley, now I will have to find the pattern! I love the ribbon trim and the pockets too :-) What a great and Happy start to the year!!

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  15. teddybearswednesdayJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    super cute it is Cam. ANd I am totally with you on Pockets, and hardly any dresses have pockets.
    Happy New Year to you as well, and I do hope 2011 is a really fantastic year for you xo

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  16. SandiJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Well done, Cam, it looks lovely and summery!

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  17. MargJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Fabulous dress Cam! You have great legs, embrace the flouro.

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  18. Kelly CasanovaJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Happy New Year to you in your cutesy dress!

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  19. SwirlyartsJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Ooooooh thats pretty. Is the dress easy to make? And you've got to love pockets in a dress!

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  20. willow and mooJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    It's a lovely dress. Enjoy wearing it. :)

    Nothing wrong with fluoro legs!

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  21. SandrineJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    You are starting the year in a great way Cam!Great job :)
    Wishing you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2011!
    xx

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  22. michelleJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    it is too cute cam. looks gorgeous on you and i love the happy flowery colour choice

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  23. MisteaJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    That sure is a nice dress - well done. It looks comfy too.

    Better white flouro legs than the red ones I saw on Friday!

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  24. MiMJanuary 2, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    that dress is definitely far too cute, how gorgeous, happy new year :)

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  25. MichelleJanuary 2, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    That is a STUNNING dress! Well done you!!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    oh I love your new dress Cam you have done such a gorgeous job! Happy new year may this be the year of good health for us xx

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  27. Anna BartlettJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I didn't get the book for Christmas, so am thinking I'll have to make a direct request for my birthday! Terrific dress, and I'd swap your slim gorgeous legs for my chunky hairy ones anytime - Happy new year!

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  28. Carly FindlayJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I love it! I want you to teach me how to sew please!

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  29. theaJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    oh so cute and happy! I love it!

    thea.
    xx

    (spoonfulzine)

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  30. willywagtailJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I think the dress looks great on you and works terrificly with that pink stripe and green shoes. The white Irish skin is a sure sign of less chance of skin cancer and should be wished for by all of us. Unfortunately some of us still long for the tan but really it is not good to. I think the dress is very complimentary to you. Cherrie

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  31. Ange MooreJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Flouro legs rock! I remember being totally mesmerised by this pale skinned lady I meet at the height of summer when we all had farmers arms and sunburnt noses - it was stunning, so bring on the white legged trend because I'd be able to join you (with my pastey, irish complection).

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  32. TanyaJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Cam, I agree it's very very cute. I love the fabric. Hope 2011 is a great fun, healthful one for you x

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  33. rachel @ idlepinesJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Love the print: what a cute dress!
    And I totally agree about pockets!
    When I was a little girl I got a dress from my mum but it had no pockets so I asked Mum if we could go to the shop and buy some pockets!

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  34. SarahApril 9, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    your dress is sooo pretty! also love your shoes :) I have made this dress too!!

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  35. Zane WooderNovember 5, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    I love the flowers on the dress. I also like how it's called a Too Cute Tunic Dress. I gotta admit the dress is really cute.


    -Zane of ontario honey

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