What I'm Wearing | Tweed + Crocheted Lace
12:00 AM
This is another Date Night look! We went to see Red Tails and it was EXCELLENT! I highly recommend it!
It was rainy today, so it created a warm and humid night. I wanted to look winter-appropriate but cool at the same time. So I pulled out one of my all time favorite projects: my crocheted lace dress**. This dress is 6 1/2 years old and I protect it like an heirloom! It's great and it will flow right into this Spring's "romantic" trend.
**I'm not sure if this pattern can be found since it's so old.Here is the link to the pattern: Lily M. Chin Lace Dress. And no, I didn't line it, I'm wearing a slip underneath.
The back of this jacket has always been my favorite aspect. It's a great "walk away" look.
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26 comments
Erica,
ReplyDeleteI love this look on you! Great job! Especially the boots woo-hoo!
I really appreciate the southern romantic nature of this look!
Thanks Pammie!
ReplyDeleteI just had to go back and read about the making of this very beautiful dress. It is a work of art, something you should be very proud of. You are such a talented person. Do you ever crochet these days. I love to sew knit and crochet but can only dream of achieving the standards you do . ��
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I can't believe it took you just 2 months to make the dress. It would take me 2 years. I just checked, and it is available on Ravelry here. I wouldn't be surprised if sales of the pattern spike today after your inspirational post!
ReplyDeleteErika, I follow you for months, and I want to tell you, you are a source of inspiration to me. All your creations are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI only wish one day I can sew half as good as you!
Wow Erica...your dress is fabulous! It is a timeless classic and you did a masterful job creating it. Brava!
ReplyDeleteActually I think you can find that pattern online. I think it's in my favorites queue on Ravelry. You can use search terms like 'crochet, 'dress' to find it. With the Internet, nothing ever goes out of print!
ReplyDeleteFound the pattern here: it's by Lily M. Chin:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lace-dress
Thanks so much for doing these posts, it has given me so many ideas for my garments. You look great.
ReplyDeleteGreat work!! Love the dress, keep it safe! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies! And thanks for the link... I'll add it to the post!
ReplyDeletemarymaryquitecontrary, I haven't sat to crochet or knit in quite a while. I've been saying I was going to knit an infinity scarf. Everytime I cast on, I get bored and put it down! LOL
Awesome look!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your dress you are beautiful
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I love this ensemble. Beautiful dress and jacket!
ReplyDeleteErica, Do you remember what yarn you used to make the lace dress? It is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember. It was very fine and thread-like. Like something you would use if you were making a doily or tablecloth.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Fab!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is in my rav favs as a something I have long wanted to crochet. Sadly, I'm just not much of a crochetter..... I have trouble understanding crochet directions and get confused a alot. Still, I want to make this dress.
ReplyDeleteThanks 1969!
ReplyDeleteGrace, you should still give it a try!
This is a great dress. Love it :-) I always like your style.
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Janine
Thanks Janine!
ReplyDeleteYour style is so nice and so is your blog! Like it a lot!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Fashionhypnotised girl
Thanks Laura!
ReplyDeleteyou're so inspiring. I hope your daughter knows how amazing her mom is! Have you taught her how to sew? :)
ReplyDeleteActually I have TWO daughters! The youngest knows how to sew, but with school and extracurricular activities she doesn't have anytime to be in front of a sewing machine. Thanks!
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