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Here we have my latest wardrobe addition: a tweedy winter dress. I found the vintage fabric online – it's a kind of cotton/wool blend I think, quite thick with a sort of slub/tweed texture. And, because I knew it was a good fit, I used the same pattern as I did for this one. The only thing I'm not happy about with is the zip. Because I wanted to finish the dress on the same evening that I started it, I used what I could find in my workroom, which was a too-small zipper. It means that I have to breathe in quite deeply in order to squeeze the garment over my body, but it seems to be fine once it's on. One day I will learn patience.

Meanwhile, it's keeping me warm along with winter tights, boots and cardigans.

My recent adventures on Pinterest have been dangerous in the clothes-wanting department. I recently found this little beauty, and this, and lots more here. Despite the danger, it is a really fun place to play around and spend a bit of time.

Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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16 responses to “winter stripes”

  1. fiona Avatar

    you picked out the nicest things. I haven’t dare venture into Pinterest yet! 🙂 lovely dress, M and i love the red cardi that goes with it too.

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  2. bianca Avatar

    Love your new dress, its the perfect winter layering dress. I get impatient with finishing things too 😉

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  3. Nicole Avatar

    Beautiful dress. I really like blue and black together.
    And yes, Pinterest… a dangerous, “wanty” time-suck. But such fun.

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  4. Dee Avatar

    Hi Melissa, my mum still talks about the dress you were wearing at the Auckland fair, in fact she mentioned it again today! 🙂

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  5. Emily Avatar

    Wow, it’s gorgeous, kind of nautical with the red cardy. I have that ‘I have to finish this tonight’ feeling a lot, often at totally impractical times, like when I’m leaving for a road trip the next morning!

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  6. Anu Avatar

    I so love that color combination!
    The dress is also so pretty!
    Have a good weekend!
    Anu

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  7. LIndsay Jewell Avatar

    Very pretty dress!

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  8. Kylie Avatar

    Fabulous dress and I love this fabric too! I’d love to know which online fabric store you used, if you don’t mind saying? 🙂 It’s just beautiful. Kx

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  9. Jess Avatar

    Adorable dress, and the pairing with the red cardi is just perfect.
    Also, I get you about the patience. I have had to do some major contortions to get into too-tight to go over the shoulders dresses before.

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  10. jade Avatar

    New to your blog. Your work is just beautiful and your space here lovely. Jade x

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  11. annri Avatar

    fantastic! that would make me smile each time i got to wear it; so cozy too. it looks great with the red. happy weekend, melissa!

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  12. Littleminx.wordpress.com Avatar

    just lovely Melissa, and it looks gorgeous with that red cardigan. Keep warm x

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  13. SmitoniusAndSonata Avatar

    That’s very chic. And , teamed up with red cardigan , a classic !

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  14. Bianca Avatar

    Gorgeous! One day I’d love to learn how to make a proper dress 🙂

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  15. chrissie's ribbons Avatar

    Such a gorgeous dress in beautiful fabric!

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  16. North London commercial property Avatar

    Beautiful dress. I really like blue and black together. Good quality post. I have pondered this topic, so thanks for sharing. I will probably return for the arrival of the message. Keep up the honorable

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