Refashioned: White Linen Dress to Skirt

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jaszinportland Refashioned: White Linen Dress to Skirt

Last year in Portland I wore a sailor-inspired white linen dress for BlytheCon 2011. I lost quite a bit of weight since June 2011 what made me happy but sorry for a lot of my fave clothes including the white dress. A dress recontruction wasn’t possible so I saved the skirt-part of the dress and refashioned it to a sailor-inspired skirt.

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I wore it on May 1st intending to take part in Zoe’s from So, Zo…’s Me-Made-May-Challenge but then completely forgot to post my pledge *AIRHEAD*. I am new to her community and hope it is okay to hand it in today
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I, Jasz from *jaszmade, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ’12. I endeavour to wear a self-made outfit-piece or at least something I made like a pin, a bag, a [whatever thingie] each day for the duration of May 2012.

I am doing this because I really need a realistic idea about my upcoming wardrobe. I made a lot of awesome dresses this year but when it comes to wearing them I miss out because most of them are just a tad too overstyled for daily needs. I hope to find out what my wardrobe is really missing for future sewing decisions. I think I am going to refashion some more dresses and shirts because they are easier to choose out of the pile. Maybe I am just a seperate type of girl… we will see.

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May 1st: refashioned dress to skirt and my beloved Daisy Pin

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May 2nd: favourite knit-felted bag

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Today, May 3rd, it is the 2nd tie dress I made (click here for the first tie dress). Even if the fabric choice is better this time – light weight 100% new wool – I better choose a more flattering pattern next time. Weight loss or not, squares are for Twigs not trunks.

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Tie Dress for Jasz

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tie red1 Tie Dress for Jasz

As a dolly seamstress I am known for my tie dresses like the Twiggy Dress but I never thought about making a human sized one until I found this pattern in a 1967s BURDA Moden issue.

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I just loved the simple form of it, added a short sleeve but passed on the bar over the bussom area.

My fabric choice was a light red pinstriped 95% new wool fabric with 5% spandex. I really love the colour of it, it is best described comparing it to the colour of lobster or shrimp.

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Unfortunately the 5% spandex was enough to spoil the fun. The dress is crinkling when looking at it, a true horror to iron and I just cannot get the darts flat. It’s a pity. I am going to make another one of these using 100% new wool fabric.

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But well, I like it anyway. It has a tie!

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And yes, I need tanning ;D

Cheers,
Jasz

Quick Info on Twiggy Dress Preorders

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Please pardon me not answering to questions anymore that are sufficiently answered in this and the detailed » preorder your Twiggy dress post. Eeep!

wip twiggy dresses2b Quick Info on Twiggy Dress Preorders

I am going to offer more Twiggy Dresses later this year. For now (April 2010) I am not taking preorders anymore.

On interest please write an email to she [at] jaszmade.com and indicate your main colour choice.

Please note: the colours and patterns of the tie vary (means if one is already taken we choose another tie for your dress).

You pay AFTER I am done. The dress is U$ 36 + 4,50 shipping worldwide

Your order is placed when you get a confirmation mail from me and your name is showing » on the list.

Even more info you will find reading the detailed » preorder your Twiggy dress post.

Thanks for reading.

Last Call for Pink Twiggy Dress Preorders

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lastcallonpinktwiggers Last Call for Pink Twiggy Dress Preorders

I got many mails about the Twiggy dresses telling me it is impossible to snatch one… well… after 6 weeks of open preorders I thought it is rather impossible to snatch none but well… you learn everyday icon wink Last Call for Pink Twiggy Dress Preorders

So my latest idea is to post a Last Call for all remaining colours, today it’s PINK. Even better I have 2 shades of it now. Choose your fave!

Drop me a note at she [at] jaszmade.com if you are interested. Your order is placed as soon as you find your name on » the waiting list

For those who need more information, please read the » preorder your Twiggy dress post carefully. Please pardon me not answering to questions anymore that are sufficiently answered in that post. Eeep!

The Twiggy Dress List

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Not sure what this is? Please read the » preorder your Twiggy dress post to learn more.

wip twiggy dresses2b The Twiggy Dress List

  1. red dress as is – Mar
  2. silver-grey dress as is – Sana
  3. baby pink dress as is – Sarah B.
  4. baby pink dress – Carmen A.
  5. orange dress as is – Elsje
  6. orange dress – I love George
  7. purple dress as is – Tove
  8. yellow dress with pink ovals tie – CC
  9. yellow dress – Marise
  10. turquoise dress as is – CC
  11. turquoise dress – Marise
  12. yellow dress as is – Sandi
  13. orange dress – Sandi
  14. purple dress – Sandi
  15. turquoise dress – Amy
  16. pink b. dress with tie of teal one – Deborah
  17. silver-grey dress – Camilla
  18. teal dress – Jill
  19. turquoise dress – Karin/fishknees
  20. pink dress with pink flowered tie – Linda/blythedrops
  21. green dress as is – Nicole
  22. royal blue dress with red/dark flowers – Melissa
  23. teal petrol dress as is – Mel
  24. royal blue dress – Mel
  25. orange dress – Jamie
  26. teal dress – Gina
  27. yellow dress with lolly tie – Gina
  28. teal/petrol dress brown tie – Melissa/ohmabelmydear
  29. turquoise dress with pink and white flowered tie – Fanny
  30. orange dress – Marina
  31. yellow dress and partially black tie – Sandra
  32. green dress with special coloured tie – Vito
  33. orange dress – Vito
  34. purple dress – Thanida
  35. pink dress – Thanida
  36. yellow dress – Abby
  37. orange dress – Aurora
  38. teal dress – Aurora
  39. green dress with somehow pinkish flowery tie – Jill
  40. teal dress – Cindy/Princess Di-O-Rama
  41. red dress – Angela
  42. green dress – Mayte
  43. royal blue dress as is – Barbara C.
  44. pink dress – Barbara C.
  45. green dress – Claudia S.
  46. pink b. dress – Nicole S.
  47. pink b dress – Ayana
  48. green dress – Ana
  49. green dress – Marc
  50. silver dress – Barbara C.
  51. patterned dress (Butterfly) with red tie – Gina
  52. green dress with pink in tie somewhere – Heather C.
  53. green dress with candy-ish tie icon smile The Twiggy Dress List – Wen
  54. green dress – Tammy

Bold ones are finished.

No more preorders atm.

Teal & Turquoise Range done

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div twig5b Teal & Turquoise Range done

Turquoise and Teal range almost finished. Please make your choice or let me know your wishes.

turquoise dress as is – CC (not pictured)
turquoise dress with orange primrose tie – Marise (3rd row, right)
turquoise dress – Amy (2nd row, right)
turquoise dress – Karin/fishknees (1st row, right)
turquoise dress with pink and white flowered tie – Fanny (not pictured)

teal petrol dress as is – Mel (first row left, the one I “glued” in)
teal dress – Gina (special wishes, to be made)
teal/petrol dress with somehow brown tie – Melissa/ohmabelmydear (1st row 2nd)
teal dress with red and dark flowers tie – Aurora (3rd row left)
teal dress with red and white tie – Cindy/Princess Di-O-Rama (3rd row middle)

turquoise primrose dress – Mar/Lunita (last row, right)
brown flowery dress – Jill (4th row, right)

The others are left to go on etsy later this month or you email me on interest – first come, first serve. Have fun and thanks!