I've been really excited to share this post with you all because I made this dress! Two weeks ago I found the fabric in my closet and thought, I really need to make something from this. So I took out my sewing machine and scissors and made a dress. The best part is that I didn't use a pattern so it is my own design! It took me three days to finish, but I think the end product was worth the effort- I'm really happy with how it turned out!
On another note, the weather today was SO nice! I have one complaint, however. It was super windy, and that never means good things while trying to take outfit pictures. I had so many throw away shots with my hair sticking straight up in the breeze, haha! Also, my shots are a little over exposed in the background today, my apologies! We had to shoot in pretty bright sunlight.
Thank you all for the lovely comments on my last post- I appreciate every single one!
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oh please teach me how to sew, I was just thinking how adorable your dress was! My sewing machine is gathering dust because I'm terrified I would ruin lovely fabric if I tried and find reading patterns a bit daunting. Beautiful photos, your short hair is so striking on you xox
GORGEOUS! I love these pictures too, and you look like Julia Roberts some!
You're so beautiful! :) And you have an amazing camera. Always enjoy your new posts!
You did a great job! It's such a cute dress. All of the photos are so pretty. :)
Thank you so much! I totally understand where you are coming from! Actually, I am daunted by pattern reading as well, which is why I avoid it. Making up your own design can be a huge trial and error process, so I have had many a project that hasn't worked out. But when it does, it is super rewarding! Perhaps someday I'll post a tutorial on it :-)
Thanks Jordan!
Thank you so much <3
Alex you made that dress????? It is absolutely beautiful on you. <3 You my friends are more than talented!!! (btw, I love that you have been writing your own notes at the bottom of your fashion posts, its so personal I love it) <3
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Thanks Mina!
Thank you Jenna! And, I'm glad you like that- it is fun to write a little bit :-)
Wow!!! Great job Alex!!! And I love the fabric you used. You're ,asking me want a sewing machine even more now :-)
-Chantal
Thanks Chantal! Let me know if you try making one!
Good job Alex....You are talented! Who takes your pictures? They are all so good.
Thanks! My sister usually takes them for me :-)
Wow! That dress is adorable! You did a great job. :) And I LOVE your flower crown! It looks so beautiful.
xoxo
Rachelle Marie
Thank you Rachelle!
Thank you for the sweet comment on my page :) I will be following you along now, too! What a beautiful headcrown and that is so awesome that you made a dress!!! I am currently learning how to sew and really hoping that I will be able to construct clothing soon (so far I've just done some hems and simple things). Great post!
~Alyssa
www.butterfliesonmars.blogspot.com
Thanks Alyssa, and thank you for following! Yes, sewing clothes is really quite fun!
Oh goodness! So stunning. You've shot up there with my favorite fashion blogs with your style, the drop dead gorgeous photography, and your sweet smile. What lens are you/your sister using?
--K
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Thank you Kellie! I am so honored to have you as a reader <3 We use a canon 50mm 1.4 on a Canon Rebel T3i
love your dress :)
so pretty :)
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You made the dress without a pattern? Wow! I don't think I would have the patience for that. Your pictures look absolutely great, by the way. Thanks for the follow on my blog. I love hearing from my readers. Following you back!
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Thanks!
Thank you Michelle! Haha, yes, it can be a little tedious, but it really is worth it!
Nice job on the dress! It's definitely not easy sewing without a pattern.
I'm also in love with your flower crown!
Thank you!
You're soo beautiful!! Great photoshoot!
Oh, that dress is SO right with you skin's undertone! I like the last picture...very pretty!
ugh taking the outfit pictures while windy is the absolute worst, so many shots need to be made in order to find the one normal one, haha! and i cannot BELIEVE you made that dress! you have some impressive skills- i love the length of it and the peter pan collar. and these pictures are so lovely, it gives off this dreamy mood :)
xo Marlen
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wow i can't believe you made the dress, it's absolutely gorgeous!!!
and i love these photos, they remind me of something out of a fairy tale :)
now following you on bloglovin :) xxxx
I love the dress! I wish I could sew my own designs... I have ideas, but sometimes even following a pattern doesn't work quite right for me. I guess I need more practice!
The photography is beautiful, great blog!
Thanks for the follow!
You are absolutely breath taking! These are such beautiful photos and your poses are so perfect too! I especially love that last photo of you, it looks like a page out of a magazine :)
Thank you so much Harlow!
Thank you!
Thanks Christy!
Haha, so true! And thank you! I had a lot of fun making it <3
Thank you Jodi!
I totally understand, pattern following is actually really hard for me! It seems like the garment always comes out too big or something, haha! And thank you!
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This looks so pretty and the flower crown makes it look so romantic! You just got yourself a new follower! Love your blog! :)
X Kimberley
Thanks Kimberley! And thank you for following <3
That's awesome and amazing that you made the dress - I was going to say it fits you beautifully! And the photos you took to accompany it are perfect - what an amazing book (both the style and the actual book - yay Mark Twain!). Love that floral crown too - great inspiration for me as I'm trying to pull one off for a wedding with my pixie cut this fall.
Thank you Katherine! I'm so glad it could be an inspiration to you!
omg, i love it ! you look so nice.
xoxo
Thanks!
You are SO beautiful!! I love these photos, what a pretty floral crown! I'm totally loving them right now :) And that dress is darling! Love these photos.
Jessi
haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com
Thank you so much, Jessi!
you made this? Wow, I'm impressed! such beautiful shots xx
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These photos are so pretty! And it's amazing that you made the dress yourself :)
Inge
www.fashionenvie.be
Thanks Inge!
You are so pretty! I really love how you rock that cut and crown of flowers! You are so chic! (:
Found you form the blog hop!
Alyssa
I blog here: http://www.alyssadawsonblog.com/
Thank you so much! Headed to check out your blog right now :-)
Are you kidding?! You look fabulous! Awesome pictures! you look like a model. :)
Thank you Hilda!
I would never be able to make such a cute dress without a pattern! But then, I don't like sewing (I can, I just... dislike it.) so I wouldn't even have the patience to try. It's so cute, though! I love the fabric. And your flower crown.
You have such lovely pictures!
xo
Kristina
www.eccentricowl.com
Thank you! Haha- I totally understand. It can be a little frustrating sometimes :-) Thanks for stopping by!
These photos are just gorgeous! I can't believe you made this dress, it's SO pretty. Add to that the floral crown, and this whole post is perfection :)
You're very welcome! :D
gorgeous!
Thank you Elana!
Thanks <3
Lovely pictures, I especially like the last one! Well done with the dress :). Who takes your photos for you?
Thank you! My sister took these :-)
Whoa, you made this dress!? Fantastic job! I love the floral crown you added too - such a whimsical spring touch :)
Thanks for the kind comment on my blog, I'm following back!
Trendy Teal
Thank you! And thanks for following <3
I just love how the flower crown looks with your short hair. And what an amazing job you did with the dress!
Thank's Daria!
Stunning photography! You are well on your way to stardom. I'm always impressed when someone can literally tell a story with only a handful of photographs. Bravo! And you are so absolutely beautiful! Very photogenic.
I love your dress and how you've styled it. Funny, I wore a daisy crown in my photos today...not half as nice as your pretty flower crown.
Sue xo
Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment! And that is funny! A daisy crown sounds beautiful and so perfect for summer!
ok best pictures ever! love the floral crown, the playfulness of the photoshoot and such a fun dress! the collar and sleeves were divine!
kelseybang.com
Thank you so much!
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love your style. You have such a classic and timeless look. Beautiful :)
xo- Shelbey
Thanks Shelbey! And thank you for following <3
I love the last one the most!! :D
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