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I'm not a socialite (might even be an anti-socialite) but I do love this song by the Dirty Projectors (it sounded especially great live last week!), and this sewing pattern, put together by Anna-Maria Horner

I've made this pattern once before– back in 2009, even. I think I like it made up in this flowy fabric better- it's great for summer and the big side pockets are good. The fabric is a silky cotton with arrows and I wish I had made better use of this feature when cutting out the neckline pieces- I didn't think about it but it would have been good to place them at a contrasting angle.

I made a simple tie from the leftover fabric and a thread loop on the side to hold it in place. Fingers crossed this summery weather lasts a little longer…

Wishing you a happy weekend, dear reader.

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12 responses to “socialites”

  1. Carrie @ Rhubarb Sky Avatar

    Oh!!! The dress turned out gorgeous … And of course you carried off beautifully.
    I’m so happy you got to the show… Living vicariously through you for that one. 🙂

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  2. Kate Shuttleworth Avatar
    Kate Shuttleworth

    you make the most beautiful dresses Melissa – you’re so clever!

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  3. Hadley Avatar

    I, too, have made this dress twice. It’s super serviceable. I love yours. I’m always so jealous of your summer in my super cold Chicago winter. And then jealous of your winter in my super hot Chicago summer!

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  4. caireen Avatar

    it’s gorgeous, M! Cx

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  5. Sarah Avatar

    Beautiful! I confess I have a half-finished socialite (now there’s a title for you!) that I started, oh, a year ago. Your gorgeous finish might just spur me to dig it out. If I start now I might just finish before the end of northern hemisphere summer!

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  6. Katerina Avatar
    Katerina

    Beautiful. You look like a model!!!!
    Katerina ff
    Greece

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  7. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you, carrie! yes- the DP were wonderful… hope you get to see them live soon 🙂

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  9. Tania Avatar

    I love the simplicity of this dress. It is so satisfying to make clothes for yourself isn’t it?

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  10. anissa Avatar

    ooh, i like it. I was wondering what the socialite dress looked like made up. I think the name put me off a bit, i am definitely not one!!

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  11. tinyhappy Avatar

    cheers anissa, me neither! but i can confirm you dont have to be one to wear it 🙂

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  12. Angela Avatar

    very cute, it is a great summer dress!

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