DIY Doily Dress

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I’ll be completely honest; this is not a new make. I finished this Doily Dress a decade ago for one of my wedding anniversaries.

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1. Doily Dress Dress Sewing Pattern

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I think I made a size 12 and added length to the bodice for my long torso. The reason I chose this pattern is that I loved the classic 1950’s silhouette, and I thought applying all those lace doilies would be easier on dolman style sleeves.

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I used doilies and lace that I was gifted. It makes this dress extra special since it always reminds me of my grandmother. She was very proper and always poised.

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DIY Doily Dress

I’ll be completely honest; this is not a new make. I finished this Doily Dress a decade ago for one of my wedding anniversaries.

1. Doily Dress Dress Sewing Pattern

1. Doily Dress Dress Sewing Pattern

I think I made a size 12 and added length to the bodice for my long torso. The reason I chose this pattern is that I loved the classic 1950’s silhouette, and I thought applying all those lace doilies would be easier on dolman style sleeves.

I used doilies and lace that I was gifted. It makes this dress extra special since it always reminds me of my grandmother. She was very proper and always poised.

Doilies

Doilies

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