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It's no secret this season that everyone is going mad for velvet, myself included. So far the only velvet things I own are hair accessories & bags. I saw these gorgeous dresses by TBA at ASOS, with their huge collars & lovely colours. Unfortunately, as well as being out of my price range (£150 each), they only go up to a size 14:(
Collars, esp peter pan collars, are also one of my favourite things this season. I just bought this beaded one, also from ASOS. Then my mind started thinking about making my own velvet dress. I ended up buying 4 metres of dark green velvet off eBay, which I plan to turn into my very own lovely version of the dress above. I plan to wear it with my new collar, getting the statement look.
Here's a really rough drawing of what I hope it will look like. I will probably start making this as soon as the velvet arrives (I only ordered it last night), because I am so excited! I really want a velvet dress this season, & if the plus size retailers won't cater for my desires, I will have to create them myself. Fngers crossed it will turn out okay - secretly kind of dreading the sleeves, because I've only ever done sleeves once, & never puff sleeves. Hehe!
That'll be so pretty! If I still had my good sewing machine I'd be so tempted to do this too!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it will be fab wish I could do stuff like that. Just out of interest did you see/like the Blue velvet dress from the Beth Ditto collection?
ReplyDeleteSarah - I did see it. I thought it was cute, but I wasn't really keen on the sleeves. I also want something more girly & less glam:P
ReplyDeleteDid you see the green velvet dress on ASOS??
ReplyDeleteThis one - http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Curve-Jersey-Velvet-2-In-1-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1177107&cid=10528&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Green
I've got it and love it.
Laura - I did see it. Haha I really should have specified that every velvet dress on UK plus size shops I've either tried & dislike, or just aren't my style. I did actually buy the green dress, but sent it back because I didn't like the skirt shape on me. It's the closest thing I've seen to what I want though, but I wish the bodice was velvet too.
ReplyDeleteI literally LOVE Peter Pan collars, and beaded ones are just too adorable for words!
ReplyDeleteYour dress is going to look lovely! :)
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i can't wait to see how this turns out! i'm sure it will be lovely.
ReplyDeletethat's so awesome! as a girl who also makes most of her plus size dresses herself, I'm super excited about this. have fun making it!
ReplyDeleteI find velvet a pain in the a*s to sew. a tip: add extra seam allowance and make sure to serge all raw edges. I made a velvet skirt once and it made me crazy *lol* but in the end it was very pretty :)
can't wait to see the outcome :)
I can't wait to see it! xo
ReplyDeleteSucks that you haven't been able to find a dress you like! I'm looking foreward to seeing the finished product, though! Good luck:=)
ReplyDeleteI have also resorted to making a dress because I couldn't find one like it anywhere! It has turned out well! I will post piccies soon. Good luck, it will be amazing given your awesome creativity!
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Aw man, Ive been looking for the perfect velvet + peter pan collar dress combo. Ive thought about making my own but I don't think I am THAT savvy with a sewing machine yet! That collar is super delicious!Good luck
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the sewing. I can't wait to see the finished article.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying so very, very hard to be a fan of velvet, but peter pan collars are to die for.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the finished result - the drawing alone is gorgeous!
Will look pretty good! I love the collar and the colour! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I really cannot wait to see the final product.
ReplyDeleteWish I could sew! Is it easy enough to find patterns in size 22-24?
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I too have been searching for the the perfect velvet dress for me, since its a trend that I loved when I was younger and I'm so happy its coming back. Can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress! :) lovely xx
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I can't wait to see it! I'm dreaming of velvet too, lately...
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