Little Prints Dress {Improved}

10 July 2011 | by Jen in Sewing

You may remember this dress from a post earlier last year.  I loved how it turned out but found it too skimpy for me to wear outside of the house.  Problem was, I didn’t have any more vintage hankies in the same colorway to add to it; I really think the key to this dress not looking too patchwork-y or hippie-ish is limiting the hankies to a common color palette and design theme (florals with a lot of white space).  When I finally found a few more hankies that fit the bill I removed the 3-hankie skirt.  I added a 4th hankie to make the skirt fuller then added a smaller tier of 3 hankies (which were cut down to 4″ tall) on top.  Now it’s much, much better in my opinion!  To complete the look I tied an olive green silk satin ribbon around my waist to give it shape; the un-belted view sort of has a ’20s vibe to it which is nice too.  (By the way, I’m wearing a vintage white slip underneath since it’s still quite sheer.)  I think this crocheted cardigan would look nice on top for when it gets a bit chilly in the evenings.

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  • At 2011.07.10 14:12, lsaspacey said:

    Wow, wow, wow. That is amazing! I love everything about it except for the fact that it is not mine. ;) just kidding. Great job!

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    • At 2011.07.10 16:15, Francesca said:

      This dress….
      It’s soo good !

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      • At 2011.07.10 16:25, Laura said:

        LOVE this! Fantastic job!

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        • At 2011.07.10 18:38, Kate Dolamore said:

          That’s gorgeous!

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          • At 2011.07.10 19:37, Ann said:

            The dress is so cute, especially belted with that perfect color ribbon! But even better are your shoes!! Where are they from?

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            • At 2011.07.11 06:01, Amy said:

              Oh my! This dress is gorgeous! I have a ton of old hankies, but I don’t think enough to make a dress in one colorway. Great job!

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              • At 2011.07.11 13:30, vsc said:

                Really lovely… and I can’t believe it’s made with repurposed hankies! Congratulations.

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                • At 2011.07.11 17:46, Katherine said:

                  I am totally in love with this. Really nice job, Jen!

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                  • At 2011.07.12 08:44, Corinne said:

                    Absolutely adorable dress, just the right amount of style and femininity. It say summer in the best way, great job!

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                    • At 2011.07.13 13:07, Katherine said:

                      Gorgeous dress, but I love love love the cardigan. Is there a pattern available?

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                      • At 2011.07.14 13:09, Nancy said:

                        It really is great. I love repurposed pieces made of vintage hankies. Wonderful job. I too love your shoes.

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                        • At 2011.07.14 15:44, Jen said:

                          Thank you, sweetpeas! For any of oyu who are wondering, the shoes are Seychelles, last season I believe. :)

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                          • At 2011.07.28 20:53, Kylie said:

                            SOOOO adorable!

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