Sewn : Crochet Lace Midi Dress

Thursday, March 26, 2015


This post has been a long time coming, I made this dress a while ago but it's taken me forever to take pictures. The Salt Flats are forever and a day away so I had to wait until we could make a day of it. (Shout out to my mom who will take crazy 3 hour trips out to the middle of nowhere with me! haha)





So this dress is a re-creation of this dress from ASOS, but I didn't want mine to have a low back so I made one with a scooped back instead. I used this lace from Etsy and cream satin from Joann's for the lining. I'm pretty sure it's this listing (in ivory) but I'm not sure so don't hold me to that. 



I drafted the pattern because I couldn't find a pattern with a similar bodice (It overlays the skirt so it's not attached to the waist like the lining is.) The skirt is just a basic rectangle cut out and sewn together, and gathered at the waist.

The bodice was a little hard to figure out at first, I had to figure out how the zipper was going to work with the overlaying lace and the lining underneath. But in the end I just used the same pattern piece for each layer but didn't do waist darts for the lace, and sewed them both into the zipper in the back. That makes no sense but it worked perfectly! haha 


 The zipper is just a 12" invisible one from Joann's. 

The bodice has french seams where possible (not on the zipper, and curved seams) and then the neckline is a bias finishing.



Pattern: Drafted
Lining Fabric: Ivory Satin from Joann's

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66 comments:

  1. Rachel AmeliaMarch 26, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    This dress, location, you... the whole picture is so beautiful!

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:20 AM

      Rachel thank you so much! Sorry this is such a late reply, I still had to tell you thank you though because this was such a sweet comment.

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  2. NaylaMarch 26, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Beautiful dress! I love it!

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  3. KaileeMarch 26, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    STOP. This dress is the cutest thing EVER! You seriously need to do a fashion show, people would love your work. But holy dang I love this dress! I think it's cuter than the ASOS one. I want to see a close-up of the back!

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      Oh my gosh Kailee! What a compliment coming from you, thank you!! Sorry this is forever and a day late by the way, haha seriously thank you though

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  4. UnknownMarch 26, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    Some of the best sewing blog photos I've ever seen. Really beautiful.

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:23 AM

      Wow THANK YOU. Man compliment of the century, thank you so much Suzie.

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  5. hildeMarch 27, 2015 at 1:58 AM

    Lovely! It's perfectly light!

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:25 AM

      Thank you!! Can thank Mother Nature for that one :) since I certainly didn't have any part in it. haha

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  6. mokoshaMarch 27, 2015 at 2:37 AM

    gorgeous dress and gorgeous photos!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 27, 2015 at 3:24 AM

    Beautiful & ethereal. Gorgeous pictures too x

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  8. MParentMarch 27, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    This dress is gorgeous! And your photos are amazing :)

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  9. AnonymousMarch 27, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Breathtaking!

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:30 AM

      Thanks Shantel! (Ignore that this is like 3 months late.. haha)

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  10. lisa g.March 27, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Wow! You are such a talent. Beautiful dress and photo shoot! Worth the long drive!

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:32 AM

      Thanks Lisa!! Definitely agree, I love exploring new places like this so it definitely made it worth it. (Though I wasn't the one driving or paying for the gas so maybe I should let that person be the decision maker, haha)

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  11. MarieMarch 27, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    You're so talented! What a stunning dress and breathtaking location!

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:35 AM

      Thanks so much Marie!! Love your name by the way, that's my middle name. :)

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  12. MargoMarch 27, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    Absolutely stunning! What a gorgeous dress!

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  13. McKenze BauerMarch 27, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    AMAZING! You are beautiful and so talented. Great work!

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:37 AM

      McKenzie thank you!! That seriously means a lot from me coming from you, thank you. (Yes this is forever late, haha)

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  14. Dr SusanMarch 28, 2015 at 4:19 AM

    Such a truly beautiful dress, serene and professional photos! Worth a 3hr trip!

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:38 AM


      Thank you so much. What a nice comment, thank you!!

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  15. marcy harriell | oonaballoonaMarch 28, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    absolutely breathtaking, you, the dress, the photos, the scenery! kudos to your mom too :)

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:39 AM

      Thanks so much Oona :) I love getting comments from you, they are always so nice and sincere Oona.

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  16. MarcelienMarch 29, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Wow so beautiful!!

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  17. EmilyMarch 29, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    This dress is so adorable and it looks great on you!

    www.maiattique.com.au

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  18. fabric epiphaniesMarch 29, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    What a dreamy dress and in such a stunning location.

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  19. Havalah Turner | Sisters, What!March 29, 2015 at 10:44 PM

    beautiful dress, it turned out great!

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:51 AM

      Thanks Havalah! Thanks so much for leaving a comment, I appreciate it

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  20. midi dressMarch 30, 2015 at 3:45 AM

    Love that white midi dress! I’m usually a short dress/skirt kind of person too, but I love the way midis look! They add a hint of sophistication :)

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:52 AM

      Thanks so much! Ya I'm definitely on the midi skirt bandwagon, I'm a bit obsessed at the moment! haha I love short dresses though too :)

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  21. LauraMarch 30, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    You look DARLING! Like a floaty ethereal angel :)

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  22. midi dressMarch 31, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    Great your all outfit looks nice. i think this are the best midi dress.

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  23. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    This is really, really beautiful! As always, your work is perfect! And the setting- wow! Gorgeous pics!

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  24. AnonymousApril 7, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    Could. Not. Be. Cuter. What a perfect remake!! The pictures are stunning also =D

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:54 AM

      Ok you are the cutest, and sweetest, thank you!!

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  25. UnknownApril 8, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    Great dress!
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  26. Mariana D. April 9, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    Lovely dress!

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  27. UnknownApril 13, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Haylee I love this! Please open an etsy shop. ;) Can't get over how talented you are!

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    1. HayleeJune 15, 2015 at 7:56 AM

      Lily!! I miss you girl, long time no talk. Thanks by the way, that of course means a TON coming from the miss stylist herself. :) Thanks girl!

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  28. CarmencitaBMay 5, 2015 at 1:28 AM

    What a great make! it's all sorts of awesome sauce!

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  29. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    Amazing ♥

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  30. UnknownMay 19, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    The dress looks absoloutely beautiful x

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  31. AnonymousJune 25, 2015 at 3:02 AM

    Great post my dear :)

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  32. Truth Or FlairAugust 21, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Your pictures are beautiful!

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  33. UnknownSeptember 3, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Hi
    Perfect piece of information about women’s dresses! Every picture is so beautiful. Midi dresses are absolutely perfect for almost every occasion. You can easily grab the eyeballs of every attendee present in the party with a White Midi Dress available in different styles in physical shops and web stores. It would be great if you can share more posts about women’s dresses. Thanks!
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  34. Homemade Detox CleanseOctober 8, 2015 at 2:08 AM

    You are looking so incredible in this crochet lace midi dress .Looking wonderful in this dress.This blog is really so awesome and useful. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. JollychicOctober 19, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    This is absolutely stunning cloth. The midi dress is really having a moment & it is perfect for pulling off this season’s demure ladylike trends. This colour of your midi dress is adorable. The darker you are in skin tone, the darker shade of white will best suit you.

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2016 at 3:02 AM

    I like this dress tell me how can i get that.,?

    white lace dress

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  37. Angie OraMarch 5, 2016 at 9:57 AM

    This is amazing. I love the color. I wish I could pull off wearing it myself!

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  39. CarlinMarch 29, 2017 at 2:57 AM

    Thanks for sharing, i think lace dress
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