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my flannel dress!

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Last month, I sewed up a flannel dress and last Saturday we finally had "fall-ish" enough weather to wear it.

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I adore this pattern. It's the Tova dress from Wiksten (also available as a downloadable PDF). It's complicated enough that you feel like you're really making clothes, but easy enough to follow (especially considering this is my third time through the pattern…).

I think it will be just perfect for hosting Thanksgiving in this year. And oh man, three cheers for fall.

ps. necklace is dogeared, yellow tights are from target, boots are my favorite pair from madewell and I bought the flannel fabric at Jo-anns.

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35 responses to “my flannel dress!”

  1. Jodi Avatar
    Jodi

    omg. SO CUTE!!!

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  2. fafuna Avatar
    fafuna

    so lovely!!!

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  3. Pink Ronnie Avatar
    Pink Ronnie

    Elise,
    Been dying to see how this dress would turn out!!!
    Love the fabric, how the colours, how the cut of the dress, and love how you paired it with those stockings and boots!
    You made me smile big time with this post just as I’m heading off to bed (Sydney time)… 🙂
    Ronnie xo

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  4. Jody R. Avatar
    Jody R.

    Super cute, Elise!

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  5. Lindsay Avatar
    Lindsay

    SUPER cute! Now to just pull those parts of my brain that remember how to sew from college costume class…;) Happy Autumn!

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  6. Mandie Avatar
    Mandie

    Elise, it’s beautiful! You’ve got such an eye for fabric!!

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  7. Mel Avatar
    Mel

    You’re a powerhouse! I’ve been meaning to find a reason to buy some flannel fabric

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  8. Marian Avatar
    Marian

    It’s so cute! I’d love to make something like that but I always have issues using sewing machines. haha

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  9. Tashia D Avatar
    Tashia D

    That is really adorable! The idea of sewing clothes is kind of intimidating, although I did make myself some pretty rad Elvis boxers back in junior high! How long have you been sewing?

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  10. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    Adorable! Must add that to my must sew list. 🙂

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  11. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    thank you! I used a sewing machine for the first time in May 2010. 🙂

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  12. Rebekah Hanna-Lozano Avatar
    Rebekah Hanna-Lozano

    Very cute! And yes, absolutely perfect for Thanksgiving!

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  13. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    This is absolutely gorgeous, Elise! You should throw a belt in the mix, too, to show off some curves!

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  14. Megan Anderson Avatar
    Megan Anderson

    I love it! It looks so cosy.

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  15. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    It’s really cute! I always love seeing your sewing projects; your fabric choices are always awesome.

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  16. krugthethinker Avatar
    krugthethinker

    Ah, so cute! Love those tights too!

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  17. Skye Avatar
    Skye

    Love this! I have the same tights. They are such a great fall color. 🙂

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  18. Betsy Avatar
    Betsy

    Super cute! I love it.

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  19. -Michelle Avatar
    -Michelle

    Look at you with your little poofy hair and your cute tights and boots!
    Do you ever have a problem / get irritated with people not taking you seriously enough due to the extreme cuteness? Cuz I kinda just want to pick you up and carry you around in my pocket…

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  20. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    haha – too funny. thank you. 🙂

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  21. Wendy N Avatar
    Wendy N

    Uh Oh it looks like the sleeves are crooked ;o) Just kidding!! Love it and you look adorable!! Great Fall outfit!!

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  22. Kirsty Mitchell Avatar
    Kirsty Mitchell

    Hi Elise, sorry to bother you! I’m currently in the process of of setting up my own typepad website and am having such a hard time getting my own pictures into my left column.. Im using the code you used for your sidebar buttons tutorial & it worked fine for the first few pictures but now I can’t seem to get it to do anything other than show that little weird symbol when a picture hasn’t loaded up! How did you do it?
    P.s Im your biggest fan (actually am) xxxx

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  23. Stacy Avatar
    Stacy

    Awesome work Elise! Sleeves are tough but it looks like you showed that dress who was boss! Well done!

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  24. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    please email me with the exact coding you are pasting into the sidebar. 🙂

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  25. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    Love this dress! You are just too cute. I found your blog the other day and have read through so many post and I’m sort of obsessed. I love all your projects and your thoughts on setting goals. Your an inspiration! Can’t wait to read more 🙂

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  26. kristen Avatar
    kristen

    So cute! And perfect for Thanksgiving! 🙂

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  27. Laura (Betula`Loo) Avatar
    Laura (Betula`Loo)

    Very cute! It looks great in the plaid. I’ve been wanting to try this pattern for a while (a year?) – always fun to see it in different fabrics!

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    sophie

    this dress is just darling on you!

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  29. Samantha - Fluffyland Craft & Sewing Blog Avatar
    Samantha – Fluffyland Craft & Sewing Blog

    I love the dress! I could never pull something like that off, but it looks wonderful on you. Based on your (adorable!) necklace, I think you will really love my good friend Judy’s jewelry collection, modern pixie: http://www.etsy.com/shop/modernpixie
    seriously, she makes the most beautiful, tiny, delicate things!

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  30. Freckled Fawn Avatar
    Freckled Fawn

    too stinkin cute!!

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  31. Damiane Lucas Avatar
    Damiane Lucas

    What a CUTE dress, and I love how you matched it with the tights and boots. Your sewing skills rock, Elise! Thank you for sharing and a million thanks for bringing us your blog, for it’s truly a joy to visit.
    God bless!

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  32. Marissa Avatar
    Marissa

    It looks great! You are a sewing queen!

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  33. Fiona Avatar
    Fiona

    Fantastic dress! It looks great. I love it paired with those tights and boots. Very autumny! I think I’ll give that pattern a try. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  34. caroline Avatar
    caroline

    im usually not a dress girl but wow. i love this. you seriously need your own fashion line. so i can buy it.
    must. learn. to sew.

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  35. AmyNicole Avatar
    AmyNicole

    Love it!

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