Thursday, 15 October 2009

Third's a charm. Or a tunic.

I felt confident enough after yesterday's escapades to attempt a proper tunic. Or a tunic dress to be more precise. Here are my legs making their 2009 debut:


My childminder / photographer was encouraging me to look sassy. And lie on the ground, but I declined. This is the back:


I added long ties to give it some shape.


Like my children's tunics, it has a fancy double elastic neckline which means the fabric doesn't bunch as much as a peasant top does. I like how it's a squarish neckline.


And here's the bow in the back (if you can find it). I tried a bunch of different cinching effects including a belt and an elastic channel under bust, but I think the ties work best. It doesn't add bulk in the front by gathering fabric there and the tighter you tie it the more low cut it is in the front, giving a more dressy and structured look.

So, what say you?
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23 comments:

  1. Apryl15 October 2009 at 10:29

    wow it looks fab... and love the boots too!

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  2. Vonnie15 October 2009 at 10:29

    I'm wolf-whistling from here! It looks ace, do you think you'll be selling this as a pattern?

    x

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  3. Natalie Hennekam15 October 2009 at 10:35

    I say that's one hot mama dress (and boots!)
    Well done :-)

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  4. x vInTaGe VioLeT x15 October 2009 at 10:36

    i like it - not at all toddler-y !

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  5. Nic15 October 2009 at 10:40

    That is ace!! Well done. I want lots. And the fabric is ace too, is that Holland House?

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  6. Anonymous15 October 2009 at 10:42

    Gorgeous! I need a dress like that in my life! The square neckline is brill.

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  7. nickynackynoo15 October 2009 at 10:47

    Brilliant. Love your thinking on the cinching.

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  8. Kym15 October 2009 at 10:56

    Love it! You look really fab in it!
    the squarish neckline is really flattering.
    x k

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  9. Lucy Jackson Designs15 October 2009 at 10:59

    Gorgeous, i love the neck line.

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  10. cupotea15 October 2009 at 11:38

    It looks lovely, I really like it!

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  11. KID, MD15 October 2009 at 12:08

    Awesome!! Definitely doesn't look like a toddler dress. Yay!

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  12. polka15 October 2009 at 12:23

    Its gorgeous I love the fabric you have used and it would look great with skinny jeans!

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  13. Daisie15 October 2009 at 12:26

    I say; "You is one clever lady!"

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  14. Myfanwy Nixon15 October 2009 at 12:29

    You are so gorgeous.
    Maybe some more adult fabrics? Are you familiar with Get Cutie? http://www.getcutie.co.uk/products.asp A bit gothy maybe, but some of their fabrics are amazing.

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  15. RoxieDot15 October 2009 at 12:58

    LOVE it!

    Now please do one with room at the front for a bump...

    and the word veri is Oven(m) so you have to do one with room for a bun now, it's official!

    x

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  16. darcey15 October 2009 at 14:12

    Love the dress, Amanda!  If I ever learn to sew, I am absolutely making one!  BTW, LOVE the adult coat, too.

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  17. Louiz15 October 2009 at 15:03

    Lovely - I second the call for making it available as a pattern:)

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  18. Sew Scrumptious15 October 2009 at 15:58

    Love it! Think you should def sell that as a pattern. Can imagine wearing a slightly shorter version over jeans. I NEVER get my legs out!!

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  19. Anonymous15 October 2009 at 17:52

    I really like that! Stuff that ties at the back makes me look like a sack of spuds, so I envy you for looking so lovely in it. I agree with one of the other commenters - a slightly shorter tunic over jeans would be fabby. The fabric is cracking too!

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  20. Kelly16 October 2009 at 08:19

    Oh I think it is lovely. I want one! The fabric is beautiful too.

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  21. Mrs Jelly16 October 2009 at 12:00

    I frikkin' LOVE it!!!!

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  22. Unknown16 October 2009 at 13:04

    Love it!

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  23. Rach18 October 2009 at 10:06

    I love this one....... gorgeous!!

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