This beautiful feminine fabric called for a classic style. While not a typical Melbourne Cup Day look the need for a wide brim on this lovely spring day.
Pattern: Vogue 1884
Vogue 1884 is a fitted bodice with a wide square neckline, flared skirt with diagonal gathers under the waistline, side seam pockets and low cut back. This pattern was supplied by Sewdirect Australia.
Fabric: Toile de Jouy from Tissus Coupons Saint Pierre
When Lauren was travelling in Paris earlier in the year she visited Tissus Coupons Saint Pierre and selected this green and white Toile de Jouy. The cotton piece of fabric came in a pre-cut length of 3 meters long. The print featured the iconic style of scenery in the print. It called to be a very feminine style so was the perfect pairing for this dress pattern.
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Finished Dress of Ellie Whittaker Fabric
Photo Credits
Photographer: James Christie Media
Pattern: Vogue 1884 provided by Sewdirect Australia
Fabric: Toile de Jouy purchased from Tissus Coupons Saint Pierre
Wide brim hat: Lauren J Ritchie Millinery