A checkbook friendly copy!

So there is a dress from Modcloth that I've been coveting for a while, but at $130.00 its way out of my price range. So I thought Id take the opportunity to explain how you can take an inspiration dress and make it yourself!

Here is the original cutie- pie:



I did some searching and found that
Simplicity pattern #4070 was the best match.




Style E has the same general shape and identical princes seams on the bodice. However, the pattern has a "sweat heart" neckline, which you could certainly keep if you like, or you could extend the line from the highest point to the other side and make it straight across like the inspiration dress.

The skirt is also a bit fuller, which again, you could keep- or you could take a little of the flair out by narrowing the angle of the skirt's side seams.

Now for fabric. I found these swatches ( from Fabric.com ) to be the best color matches:

Moda $8.38 per yard

White Broadcloth $5.98 per yard

Amy Butler $8.38 per yard

The total cost of your home made copy would be less than $50 total for the pattern, fabric and notions! Thats almost 1/3 the cost if you factor in shipping! Okay, okay- it will take some time and patience. Its not as easy a mere point and click! But with our pocketbooks getting leaner by the day- the time spent is well worth it!