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I made a simple work dress from some drapey silk crepe type material in greyish-purple, cream and black. It's not really what I would usually choose. But I felt like something different for autumn. It's already proved quite a useful garment: I just throw it over a plain black slip dress, tights and boots. I like the loose airyness of it.

The pattern is 'D' from 'Stylish Dress Book 2', a Japanese sewing book, bought a few years back. It's also the pattern on the cover of the book, though I made it without the extra sleeve length. I hadn't looked at this book in ages, hooray for useful rediscoveries.

In the past I made a few garments from it, but was inspired to try this particular pattern when I saw a similar dress (except with buses on it!) made by Fiona on her Instagram feed. 

Wishing you a happy weekend. Keep warm, wherever you are.

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5 responses to “simple autumn dress”

  1. Lori Avatar

    looks like what I call a tunic. I love this style and have tons of inspiration photos on pinterest, but still havent taken the time to make a couple lol!
    yours looks great!

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  2. monica Avatar

    looks so lovely!!

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  3. Angela Avatar

    It looks a very useful pattern to have. I like the colors it is great for Autumn. We are in Spring here in central North -US. I have seen these Japanese books here and there in the internet world but never seen it to buy anywhere and I wonder if the patterns are easy. I only a very begginer in sewing. Have a great weekend!

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  4. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi angela,
    thanks for your comment. im often asked about the japanese books, and i think they are definitely worth having for inspirational purposes, but can be tricky to make from if you are a beginner sewer, unless you can read japanese, that is! there are no written instructions, but rather diagrams for putting the garments together. i think there are a couple of these books, including the stylish dress ones that have been released in english so they might be worth looking for. – melissa

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  5. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you, monica!
    – melissa

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