Swirl dress

I bet you said “Ethel Mertz,” right? Well, that is correct. About a month ago I was watching I Love Lucy on TVLand, when I though Ethel’s dress looked familiar. When she turned …

Today I have another of the articles I wrote several years ago for my website. I hope you enjoy it. The Swirl wrap dress story starts in Philadelphia with the L. Nachman and Son Company, which was…

A Rainbow Kona Cotton Peppermint Swirl Dress – Plush Addict

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I've been a very busy sewer lately! In addition to the One Pattern, Seven Bloggers project, I've churned out four of my knockoff Swirl dresses using Simplicity 4986. I think this is my favorite pattern I've ever sewn. It's so easy and quick and the best part - no zippers! The only closure is the one wrap tie. I stopped at four because at the rate I was going, my entire closet was going to be only this dress. Here's a rundown of my finished dresses. Fabric: Thrifted sheet from Salvation Army…

Sometimes looking at wedding dress photos is a great way to get inspiration. Here is a collection of pictures of dresses at weddings to give you ideas.

All patterns are Adobe pdf for free download and printing. They print out onto sheets of 8.5 x 11 printer paper which you tape together then cut out. Be sure

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Twirl into summer with our Perfect Swirl dress! This short white dress features a tiered flare that will make you the star of any summer gathering. Don't miss out on the perfect combination of style and fun. 🍃