BIB FRONT DRESS IN CORDUROY
If this dress looks familiar, it’s because this is version #3 of this style! First made is summery pink/purple gingham, then in navy with gold linen and now with the softest purple/grey corduroy.
Let’s talk about this fabric first. I bought it a few years ago in New York at B & J Fabric. I love to treat myself to a nostalgic trip to B & J whenever I can. I used to have the luxury of wandering the aisles for hours after work every day, dreaming up new things to make. The wale on this corduroy is so fine, the fabric feels a bit like velvet. The colour mixes my two current favourites, grey and purple.
From my past versions, you know all about this pattern. It is based loosely on the Amy Butler Liverpool Shirtdress with some major adjustments.
I actually made this dress just before the holidays, it was my Christmas dress. It feels really cozy to wear, so it’s the perfect winter dress. AND apparently winter isn’t quite done with the snow we’re having today!
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the dress, the tights, the boots – so cute! the grey corduroy looks amazing and seems to be perfect for that kind of dress.
thanks tanya. i’m dying to finish my duffle bag. that’s up next.
i love the rad pattern on your tights! (super cute dress too 🙂 )
i LOVE triangles!!
I love the snow capture in your images!
thanks michelle! i love snowy pictures, so i was happy to see the snowflakes in midfall in some of these photos.
lovely post! where did you get your fab tights from?!
hi dillie – the tights are designed by eley kishimoto. andrew got them for me the last time he went to amsterdam.
It’s stunning Karyn and I love the styling too. All of it, even the snow – although I’m glad we don’t have it here now!!
the snow is such a pretty backdrop. i don’t really mind it when it’s all fluffy like that. but i do hope REAL spring comes soon!
It’s fab! What a great outfit! I loved the gingham one you made too.
vicky – i can’t wait for it to be warm enough to wear that gingham one again. it might be a little while longer though.
Those tights are excellent.
jesus you freak me out. because of YOU i now bought one of those japanese dress books, sat on the floor for several hours trying to figure out the shape of the W dress, finally received the fabrics for it yesterday and now will have to figure out which size i actually need. the whole project is driving me so nuts (because you rocked that dress so well that i want to make one, too) that i promised to never get involved with a japanese pattern book again. now i see THIS. it’s terrific! i want to make this as well. you are such a great inspiration. THANK YOU!!
um, this has to be the most perfect dress ever– style, fabric, length– oh. I love it.
Such a pretty dress…but really, the photos are just beautiful! I love the snow coming down and how it’s captured against the backdrop of the dress. And I really love that puppy had to get in on the photos. Very well done on all fronts!
hello! I just discovered your blog and it’s beautiful. I was browsing for some ideas and reviews on Amy Butler’s patterns and your work is amazing.
This dress is amazing! Love the look And fabric choice! If enough of us beg could you upload the pattern part for the bib so we can have attempt our own modifications? Please please!!!
Hi!
I was looking up the schoolhouse tunic pattern and came across your blog.
I love the dress! What a great idea to use corduroy. And the pictures are beautiful!
Can you please let me know if the pattern with your adjustments is available for purchase from your shop?
Thank you!