Thursday, February 10, 2011

My Creative Space - New Dress

I'm playing along with Kirsty's My Creative Space meme today. Visit Kootoyoo to join in or see more spaces :)




There are a lot of things I should be doing... instead I found myself working away on this simple dress idea. I made up the pattern as I cut and adjusted as I went. It's fully lined and I had some fun with one of those chunky zips too. Somewhere along the way the pattern on the fabric (hugely discounted Orla Kiely bed linen!) wasn't center-balanced anymore so I think I'll make a brooch out of my bunny ears design too. Can you see my bunny tail? :)




Happy Creative Space day - hope it's a great day for everyone.
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23 comments:

  1. KirstyFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Right...the dress is quite lovely but I'm straining my eyes to see all the DIVINE stuff going on in the background! Gorgeous Kylie. xxx

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  2. Karen Lewis TextilesFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    WOWSER, Kylie! But then I guess you'd know I'd say that ;-) x

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  3. Melissa GFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This is lovely. I am sensing a 60s vibe here.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Love it! I wouldn't have notice the centre being out of balanced just thought you designed it to be that way.

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  5. JennieFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

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  6. The above fore-mentioned.February 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    This would look great with some platform shoes! I love the vintage 60s feel of it. Now we just need a picture of you wearing it!

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  7. posie blogs Jennie McClellandFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    That is quite some dress!! I love it, love the colour scheme too, love Posie

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  8. june at noonFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Ha, I'm with Kirsty--I kept eying the things in the background! The dress is lovely, too. I especially like that contrasting zipper.

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  9. flowerpressFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Your bunny ears are perfectly colour matched and style matched to the divine Orla!

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  10. helicopter6February 10, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Lookin very spunky there Miss Kylie. I think you should be modelling!! As always, I like that it's a little off balance. And yes... I can see the tail ;-) Clever girl.

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  11. TaniaFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    So bloomin' fabulous I'm hopping about the place. I reckon you've inspired me to put those knitty sticks down. Not that I'm batting anywhere near your league. Wow.

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  12. Cath @ chunkychookyFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    yes I lvoe the dress, but you know I love the eyes!! I need the eyes. I NEED them.

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  13. belinda marshallFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    the bunny ears are a beautiful touch! loving the cool zip too + the overall great frock :)

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  14. FrancescaFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    I love a chunky zip. Looks great kylie. X

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  15. Ingrid MidaFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    It has such a cool sixties vibe but the chunky zip makes it NOW! Fab work Kylie.

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  16. MichelleFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Oh that dress is great! I bought some discounted Orla Kiely linen too, but unlike you I actually use it on my bed! Should I ever get tired of it as a doona cover though, I know where I'm coming for inspiration!

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  17. 74 Lime LaneFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    beautiful dress! what a great idea with the linen!

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  18. Gayle @ Insanity By CraftingFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    wow! that is so lovely. you've got some mad sewing skillz.

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  19. Some Korean Website HighjackerFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    kylie, wowness! more orla goodness, oh my!!! okay that bright zipper is such an unexpected treat and bunny tail. hey!!! you are full of surprises that make me very happy. wishing you more fab times this weekend. cheers. ♥

    pea ess: thanks for your comment, the photo edits i do are all usually with photoshop or illustrator. i'm super happy you liked it. xo

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  20. oomph.February 12, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    nice job on the dress...and the pattern is so perfect for the upcoming seasons!

    rockoomph.blogspot.com

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  21. BettsyKingstonFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Perfect

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  22. blue mossFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    you know i love orla!! love what you made!!!!
    michelle

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  23. Mitsy / ArtMindFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Wow, a fantastic dress, Kylie! I admire you for being a fearless sewer and just cut and sew as you go! I hope that one day I have the guts to do that too! :) Love the chunky zipper!

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