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The Heart of the Dress

February 28, 2013 by Jessica 11 Comments

The Heart of the Dress

I always try really hard to stick to my list when I go shopping. Sometimes something just calls my name though and I have to get it. I was at Walmart a few weeks ago and walked by the fabric section. Probably my first mistake. But, on the end cap was this beautiful knit fabric for only $2 a yard. I freaked out a little on the inside! It took me forever to find someone to cut it because it was really early in the morning, but I was determined to get some of that fabric.

The Heart of the Dress

I bought 3 yards so I would have enough to make a dress out of it. This is what became of that fabric. I just used a maxi dress I had as a pattern and went to town. It’s sleeveless but still a little chilly, so I had to wear a sweater with it (from Anthropologie a few years ago).

The Heart of the Dress

I also made a ton of these crocheted heart pins for friends and the teachers at my daughter’s school. I used this pattern size medium. Very easy to whip those up.

The Heart of the Dress

The best part is I had enough fabric leftover to make miss E some pants and another pair to eventually go up in my shop. (It’s a new goal of mine to start sewing up some things to sell soon.) I wore this dress on Valentine’s Day and last night for a date night with my hubby. It’s so comfy and I’m so happy with it. It will get a lot of wear in the summer. Have you made yourself anything lately?
-Jess

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  1. Lil' Bit and Nan says

    February 28, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    This is really cute! I hope my Walmart has fabric like this. I’ve been making dresses and skirts for my daughter and some friends of mine. I haven’t made myself anything since last Fall. I need to get back on that.

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  2. Charity says

    February 28, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    That’s really cute! I love the addition of the cardigan and the heart pin, and I love how you changed stripe direction in spots. =)

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  3. Panda says

    February 28, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    So adorable!!!

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  4. Gina @ Kleinworth & Co. says

    March 1, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    I love it- so pretty & romantic.

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  5. Seaweed and Raine says

    March 2, 2013 at 1:29 am

    Looks so pretty Jess… I think I want one! ๐Ÿ™‚ Love the heart pin embellishment.

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  6. Simple Simon & Co says

    March 2, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    I love good finds like this! Every once in awhile WalMart will get in fabric like this and I LOVE when I am lucky enough to see it before it’s all gone!

    Your dress is adorable!
    -liZ

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  7. yarns and perls says

    March 4, 2013 at 9:56 am

    It looks wonderfull. I love the heart!!!

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  8. Nelesc says

    March 5, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    These are great! I like the leather cuff tutorial as I am a cuff girl. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. yours truly dear says

    March 5, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    that dress looks amazing! well, everything you make always looks amazing ๐Ÿ™‚ i haven’t even gotten my sewing machine out since we moved (boo!)

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  10. Delia says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:15 am

    Girl…I would have bought the whole bolt! $2 a yard??!! Love what you did with it and how you switched up the direction of the stripes. Beautiful!

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  11. HandJ Cobb says

    March 8, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    Gorgeous skirt! I love the pattern and it’s so flattering. Great job!

    http://www.domesticblisssquared.com

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I have this idea for Valentines decor on our mantl I have this idea for Valentines decor on our mantle and these fun confetti hearts I made are going to be a part of it. You can find a tutorial to make your own from @amanda_evanston . A few of the items I used in mine were: shredded Anthropologie shopping bag (and cut up the fabric handle too), cut up newspaper, hole punched card stock, fringe from yarn, cut up gold circle confetti, crinkled gift filler paper, etc... It was fun using all kinds of random things ๐Ÿ˜Š
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