puff sleeve mini

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This form fitting number is the "Belle de Jour" dress from Wendy Mullin's book Sew U: Home Stretch (which is, hands down, the best sewing purchase I made all year!) and it was incredibly simple to make. The blue fabric is a rayon stretch knit (with a tiny hint of sheen). I don't think the dress is supposed to be this body hugging, as I decided to make it x-small instead of the more-appropriate small. Anyway, I squeeze into it alright and as long as I can remember to suck in the gut, I think I'll be ok.

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Wendy Mullin, Sew U: Home Stretch

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dearscarlett Ï Posted 3 August 2008 at 2:09 PM
working

i love it, beautiful
Polychromatin Ï Posted 3 August 2008 at 2:45 PM
studying :/

Wow, great and sexy ;)
littlebutton Ï Posted 3 August 2008 at 3:52 PM
wishing I had more time to sew!!

Wow - you totally have the figure for a tight mini so I say enjoy it while you still can!!
ainglis85 Ï Posted 3 August 2008 at 5:56 PM

even though it's form-fitting, it's really classy. love it. you can teach american apparel a thing or two!
oonaballoona Ï Posted 3 August 2008 at 9:40 PM
sewing ALL DAY LONG

okay, i think you've sold me on homestretch. i may not even wait for it to hit the library...
Hannahlee Ï Posted 4 August 2008 at 6:47 AM
making my wishlist!

Wow. This dress totally makes me want to go get that book now. I've heard mixed reviews, but this looks great!
CarlaTV Ï Posted 4 August 2008 at 8:56 AM
Making a "The Beatles" themed quilt

Very flattering! Great dress and nice work.
risingSTAR Ï Posted 4 August 2008 at 7:42 PM

i absolutely love this dress!
moti133 Ï Posted 5 August 2008 at 1:53 AM

this dress is fit u perfectly. I love simplicity and beauty of this dress. thank u
oodko Ï Posted 9 August 2008 at 4:14 PM
thinking of xmas present ideas.

Oohhhh i really like this! I can totally picture sipping coffee in a cute little French cafe in this dress.
myra_lee Ï Posted 13 August 2008 at 5:01 AM
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Unreal! Did you sew this with a serger? I have this book too and though it excites me it also terrifies me because I don't have a serger, or 'overlocker' as we call them here. Was it hard?
CarotteSauvage Ï Posted 16 August 2008 at 1:05 AM

Very sophisticated! It suits you like a glove!