Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Yellow Boden Inspired Sundress


Last year my mom sent me a Boden catalog...I was in love. I saw myself wearing practically everything in there. I began ripping out pages frantically to see what looks I could try to create myself. When I came across this yellow flowered tunic/sundress I instantly loved it. 

Source: http://mysuperfluities.blogspot.com/2012/01/boden-weekly-review-roundup-lot-to-look.html- The link is no longer active on Boden's site

I found the mustard yellow fabric (Calico Print) at Joann's on sale and thought it could work. I would have loved it even more in a brighter yellow like the one in the magazine, but sometimes it easier to just use something you can find easily. 


I then used Simplicity 2696 to create the dress. I used View F with a few alterations. I lengthened the tunic to a dress length and added darts in the back to give it a little more shape. I also used the sleeves from my Schoolhouse Tunic pattern. You can see the Schoolhouse Tunic HERE, HERE and HERE. (tad obsessed...no?) Overall I am pleased with this dress. I kept sewing the front neck slit on crooked and ripped it out several times. In the end, it is still not perfectly straight but I became so frustrated I had to stop the madness and just go with it :) This makes for an easy spring or summer dress to toss on with sandals. 

Now...here's to hoping the sunny warm weather sticks around...and lots of self tanner to prevent blinding people with my pale legs :) 

Shannon




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35 comments:

  1. Melanie@Crafty CupboardMay 14, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    This is so cute! Awesome, I love it.

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  2. JoMay 15, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    I love your dress - it's so gorgeously simple and elegant but fun at the same time - well done!

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  3. bethanycavanaugh@gmail.comMay 15, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Really cute dress--I actually like your print/color better than the Boden one!

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  4. AshleyMay 15, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Wait...you MADE this dress?? Wow!! I am super impressed!! It's time to open up an Etsy shop, I think!

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  5. CharlotteMay 15, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    This is amazing!!! I can't believe you made it! Just stopping by from the Trending Pretty linkup :)

    Chartreuth

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  6. Shaffer SistersMay 15, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    This is so cute! It would be awesome if you linked this up over at our blog. http://shaffer-sisters.blogspot.com/2013/05/make-for-mom-link-up.html
    Hope to see you there!
    with love,
    Jo

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  7. PoldaPopMay 16, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I often look to Boden for inspiration in my sewing projects - they have such cute stuff, AND on the rare occasions when I've bought something from them, it NEVER fits (at least the non-knit items). This turned out really well - beautiful work!

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  8. Simple Simon and CompanyMay 16, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Darling dress!!!! I love the style and the fabric...I totally want to make one for myself!
    -liZ

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  9. Adirondack InspiredMay 16, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Oh, very cute. I love Boden (and miniBoden!) as well. This silhouette is so simple and flattering. I am juuuuust eeking my way up to sewing for myself...seeing dresses like this make me want to do it a bit faster! Beautiful job!

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  10. ReneeMay 16, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I think you beat Boden. Looks great!

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  11. ReneeMay 16, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    I think you beat Boden. Great dress!

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  12. VanessaMay 16, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    How cute!!! It's super fantastic! I love knocking off their kid's clothes! I think I am going to have to start for me! :)

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  13. BeccaMay 16, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    This is a lovely dress! The fabric print and color are so pretty.

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  14. AnonymousMay 16, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Great dress!

    The arrival of a Boden catalog always has me tearing pages out for inspiration as well. My last knock-off was for my daughter from Mini Boden.

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  15. UnknownMay 16, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love how classic it looks--and the fabric is to die for! Wonderful job!

    xoxo
    Michelle @ Ya Gotta Have a Hobby

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  16. UnknownMay 16, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    I loved all of you School House Tunic creations. When you find something that works well their is nothing wrong with getting as much as you can out of it.

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    1. Shannon @ 2ndstorysewing.comMay 16, 2013 at 9:57 PM

      Thanks so much for checking out the tunics and leaving a sweet comment :) Shannon

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  17. The Thriftiness MissMay 16, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Fabulous job! Looks exactly like the Boden Dress. Love that fabric too :) Thanks so much for sharing with us at weekend Wonders! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  18. Olga Becker @ Coffee+ThreadMay 17, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Fabulous! LOVE the fabric!

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  19. LaurenMay 17, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    i love it!

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  20. Jenya @ While she was sleepingMay 18, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    Beautiful dress!

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  21. Jenya @ While she was sleepingMay 18, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    Simply beautiful.

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  22. Without DirectionsMay 18, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    very pretty and it looks comfortable too. ~Major Moma

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  23. Heidi PolcynMay 20, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Amazing!! It is better than the Boden version! It's looks so comfy and stylish. I'm trying work up the courage to sew tops & dresses for myself... Haven't quite got there yet :)

    Heidi @ handmadefrenzy.blogspot.com

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  24. Ashleys Dandelion WishesMay 22, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    I love this dress! I'm going to have to practice my sewing skills in order to make something this cute! I would love it if you would come and link this up at my link party
    Dandelion Wishes Wednesday. I'm also pinning this :)

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  25. NgocJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:56 AM

    I made a dress out of this print, too! Here's a link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/15781018@N05/7369138524/in/photostream/

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  26. NgocJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    I made a dress with this print, too! http://www.flickr.com/photos/15781018@N05/7369138524/in/photostream/

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Super cute - love the yellow. Reminds me of the Colette Laurel but different :)

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Very cute. I love the yellow. Reminds me of the Colette Laurel pattern but different

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