Designer Knockoff Contest

I'm entering the Sewing Pattern Review RTW/Designer Knockoff Contest. It's my first time to enter a contest on the site. I just thought that it would be fun to enter because creating knock-offs is something I do all the time (example one and two).

This dress is a knock-off of a design by Sari Gueron from her Spring 2008 collection. The little photo shows the inspiration dress in yellow. Because of the model's hair I couldn't see what the shoulders and neckline exactly looked like so I assumed it was gathered with a fabric tie. Somewhere I found a description of the dress that it's kind of a tunic over a skirt. I used cotton fabric and elastic that I had on hand so it cost pretty much nothing to make. I don't know how much the designer version costs but it's probably a lot higher.

To make my dress I modified Vogue Pattern V8229. Instead of making a collar, I extended the top of the front and back and made casings. I left off the flounce at the bottom, attached a basic skirt at the waist and cinched it all with elastic. I've used this pattern two times before with much success.

This dress is super fun to wear and works for winter when worn with a turtleneck, tights and boots. It's also very comfortable when worn with reasonable shoes (unlike that photo above).

11 comments:

  1. Great knockoff! I really like the shape of this dress, it looks comfy and flattering at the same time.

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  2. It looks awesome and you look great in it! I like your version better than the inspiration piece. I thought about entering this contest but it's already nearing the end of February and I haven't done anything for it.

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  3. That's so flattering on you! You're such a talented sewer :)

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  4. I think you made a great knockoff! love the colour! congratulations and good luck for the contest!

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  5. I love the color! It looks fantastic. Good Luck!

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  6. beth, you look stunning! this is an amazing knock off. you are so very talented.
    i miss you, when are you coming to seattle?

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  7. hi again beth,
    you've got me all inspired and i'm thinking of making a version of this dress: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/09/13/reese-witherspoon-starbucks/
    with that vogue pattern. do you think it would be difficult to bring the collar down for a more exaggerated "u" shape?

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  8. hurray! It looks superb, I hope you win.

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  9. Great dress! I need to unpeel my winter cocoon and start on some dresses myself. BTW - are you going to be at PR weekend in LA next month?

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  10. Hi all! I'm commenting from London now. So my responses will be sparse for a couple more weeks.

    Hi Andrea! That Reese Witherspoon dress is super cute. I think there are some other patterns around that scoop that low and would be easier to alter. Look in the Simplicity or McCalls books if you have time. I'll be in Oregon at the beginning of July so maybe I'll pop up to Seattle then.

    Hi Christina! I'll be in LA next month and I did notice the PR conference. I haven't decided about attending yet.

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  11. I love that shape of dresses. I'm gonna get this pattern ;o) Great knock off!

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