This dress has a bit of a 90’s grunge feel, with mix of plaid and purposely messy dye. It’s made of a cotton plaid flannel, dyed to make it a bit more interesting. The fabric is very soft and fluffy. The pattern is Vogue 1220, which millions of others in the sewing blogosphere have also made. It’s a nice design. I was a bit afraid that the tapered skirt would be too narrow, but I’ve been wearing it all day and have not had to shorten my stride for it. The waist on the dress is very high. The belt that I’m wearing with it is around the bottom of my rib cage.
The pattern does not call for a lining, but I added one because unlined dresses just feel unfinished to me. I did a tutorial on the dye effect in the previous post, if you are interested.
back view
side view
inside view. I lined it with blue china silk
dye effect
Rolling in Cloth 
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OMG, I love it. Absolutely love it. I have to try that dye trick.
Utterly gorgeous. The ombre dying is a technique I’ve been seeing everywhere, and always want to try!
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I love the ombre dye over the plaid. And the dress looks wonderful on you.
oh yes. thank you for thinking of it, and then executing.
Very nice. I like how you’ve styled it with the burgundy top underneath.
That looks great! The burgundy top is perfect!
Uniquely, beautiful. I really like the affect of the Ombre dye. Thanks for sharing your technique.
Wow, i love that dress. The ombre dye on the plaid fabric is awesome. Great work!
I wish this dress was in my wardrobe! Beautiful!!!
Hi Claudine! I am just getting started with dyeing and sat straight up in bed the other night as I suddenly remembered this gorgeous dress! Took awhile to find it but I did. Thank you so much for the videos, they are incredibly helpful.
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