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Eggplant & Cream Goddess Seminole Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Eggplant & Cream Goddess Seminole Patchwork Dress
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I made this dress out of an eggplant cotton fabric with a cream abstract print on it. Around the bottom I added some seminole patchwork in purple fabric, bordered by a fine wale cream corduroy. I used that same corduroy to stitch the goddess applique on the front. The bodice has darts for comfort and support and it has a stash pocket on the inside.

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 32" - 42"
Bodice (top to bottom): 7 3/4"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 48"
Spin: 88"

Price: $140.00

Cotton Candy Pink
By: Marcelia Fairbanks
Cotton Candy Pink
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What a comfy dress this turned out to be. I used elastic for the back part of the waist to bring it in towards the curve of your back. The shoulder straps are a white crinkled satin feel to it. It went perfect with the multilayered dress.The fabric is a light cotton. This dress would be perfect for a comfy dress out or used for maternity. measurements: Length:37 1/2 Waist: open The fabric has been pre-washed to prevent shrinkage.I have also serged,and straight stitched. The dress is coming from a non smoking home. Also need to apologize for the way my pictures has been turning out. I don\'t have a photo shop to make them the right size. 80( If you want to get better pics of them I do have a myspace that I post them up on. You can search my e-mail in myspace to find me:oceansky73[at]hotmail[dot]com

Price: $65.00

Sage Green Dress
By: Marcelia Fairbanks
Sage Green Dress
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I used a tan cord for the trim around the neck line.The main color is a beautiful different shades of green that makes the dress have that unique style. It is a knee length dress that ties around the back.I also gathered in the front of the bodice for more shape and comfort.Could be used as a maternity dress. Size: Length: 41 1/2 Waist: opens to 39 Chest: 36-38 The fabric has been pre-washed to prevent shrinkage.I have also serged, straight stitched, and top stitched. The dress is coming from a non smoking home. Also need to apologize for the way my pictures has been turning out. I don\'t have a photo shop to make them the right size. 80( If you want to get better pics of them I do have a myspace that I post them up on. You can search my e-mail in myspace to find me:oceansky73[at]hotmail[dot]com

Price: $90.00

Berries & Blues Spiral Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Berries & Blues Spiral Patchwork Dress
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This style of dress is one of the most time consuming things that I make. The front and back panels are made of patches that are stitched in a spiral pattern. I layered the sides so the dress would have a bit more volume and have a huge spin. The bodice has darts for comfort and support and it has a stash pocket on the inside.

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 31" - 42"
Bodice (top to bottom): 8"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 48" - 52"
Spin: 100"

Price: $150.00

Flower Garden Dragonfly Braid Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Flower Garden Dragonfly Braid Patchwork Dress
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This dress is so pretty! I made it using a cream cotton fabric with little light orange flowers printed all over it. Around the bottom there is a stripe of braid patchwork bordered by a dark brown floral print fabric. On the right front of the dress there is a gathered pocket with an applique of a dragonfly stitched just below it. The bodice has darts for comfort and support and it has a stash pocket on the inside.

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 30" - 39"
Bodice (top to bottom): 7"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 45" - 52"
Spin: 132"

Price: $138.00

Aqua & Peach Moon Flower Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Aqua & Peach Moon Flower Patchwork Dress
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This super cute dress is made from five different fabrics in peaches and blues. On the bodice I stitched an applique of a blue flower with a big full moon behind it. The bodice has darts for comfort and support and it has a stash pocket on the inside.

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 30" - 39"
Bodice (top to bottom): 6"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 46"
Spin: 100"

Price: $75.00

Violet Flower Garden Seminole Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Violet Flower Garden Seminole Patchwork Dress
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I made the sweet dress out of a purple cotton fabric with big flowers printed all over it. Around the border there is seminole patchwork made from a tan and black rose print fabric, a solid beige fabric and the main purple fabric. The bodice has darts for comfort and support and it has a stach pocket on the inside.

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 32" - 41"
Bodice (top to bottom): 7.5"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 45" - 49.5"
Spin: 120"

Price: $135.00

Blue Dove Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Blue Dove Patchwork Dress
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I made this dress from stripes of different blue fabrics, and around the bottom of the dress there is a stripe of little square patches of those same fabrics, bordered by a fine wale deep blue corduroy. Around the bottom of the dress I added a ruffle of all of the cotton fabrics. The bodice is made of the same blue corduroy and it has an applique of a peace dove on it. the bodice also has darts for comfort and support and there is a stash pocket on the inside. This dress would best fit someone that is 5'5" or taller ~ and I can hem it for the buyer.

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 31" - 39"
Bodice (top to bottom): 7"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 47" - 54.5"
Spin: 115"

Price: $113.00

Pretty Pastel Flower Seminole Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Pretty Pastel Flower Seminole Patchwork Dress
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I think this dress is so pretty and springy! I used a wonderful pastel yellow floral print cotton for the main fabric. For the Seminole patchwork I used that same fabric, a pink striped fabric, and a pastel green and orange floral print. Around the patchwork I made a border of a mellow brown hemp, which I also used for the bodice and the pocket. I stitched an applique of a pretty pink flower on the pocket, which also has a button and a flap to keep your goodies safe. The bodice has darts for comfort and support and it has a stash pocket on the inside.

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 34" - 44"
Bodice (top to bottom): 8"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 50"
Spin: 125"

Price: $140.00

Summer Owl Random Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Summer Owl Random Patchwork Dress
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For this dress I used tons of little random patches in all sorts of reds, yellows, pinks and oranges, with accents of a coral colored diagonal wale corduroy. On the front I added a big pocket with an applique of an owl stitched on it in lots of those bright colors. The bodice has darts for comfort and support and it has a stash pocket on the inside.

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 29" - 38"
Bodice (top to bottom): 7"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): up to 46"
Spin: 73"

Price: $140.00

Purple & Black Mushroom Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Purple & Black Mushroom Patchwork Dress
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I used four pretty purple cotton fabrics, mixed with a lightweight diagonal wale black corduroy to make tons of medium sized square patches. The bodice and the teardrop pockets are also made from the black corduroy. On the left pocket I stitched an applique of a purple mushroom. The bodice has darts for comfort and support and it has a stash pocket on the inside. This dres is finished and I will not alter it.

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 33" - 41"
Bodice (top to bottom): 8"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 43.5"
Spin: 88"

Price: $117.00

Enchanted Forest Celtic Moon Seminole Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Enchanted Forest Celtic Moon Seminole Patchwork Dress
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This is one of my new favorite dresses of all time. For the main fabric I used a very mellow green floral print... and then I made a stripe of Seminole patchwork for the border around the bottom of the dress. I used the same mellow green, a swirly brown cotton and to accent it all ~ a super bright burnt orange and yellow striped fabric. Bordering the Seminole patchwork I used a fine wale forest green corduroy which I also used for the bodice. On that I stitched an applique of a Celtic knot crescent moon out of the same bright orange fabric. The bodice also has darts for comfort and support and there is a stash pocket on the inside.

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 33" - 41"
Bodice (top to bottom): 7.25"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 42.5"
Spin: 131"

Price: $142.00

Orange Butterfly Seminole Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Orange Butterfly Seminole Patchwork Dress
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I haven't made a dress with a pleat in the front for a long time ~ and I just had a craving... so here it is! I used some seminole patchwork in oranges and pale pink, bordered by a maroon fine wale corduroy for the front border of the dress. I used the same patchwork for the bottom horizontal border, too. In the middle of the front there is a panel of the pale pink fabric with an applique of a pretty Chinese butterfly at the bottom. The bodice is made of that same maroon corduroy, with darts for comfort and support and a stash pocket on the inside. This dress is finished and i will not alter the length.

Dress Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 26" - 37"
Bodice (top to bottom): 7"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 45"
Spin: 82"

Price: $135.00

Blue & Purple Butterfly Stripe Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Blue & Purple Butterfly Stripe Patchwork Dress
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This dress is so simple, yet beautiful at the same time. I used five different blue and purple fabrics to make this dress. I did some basic panels borders by a beautiful teal fabric with all sorts of psychedelic flowers all over it. The bodice has darts for comfort and support and it also has a stash pocket on the inside. I can hem this dress for the buyer

Dress Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 36" - 46"
Bodice (top to bottom): 8"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 43" - 50" (let me know what you need)
Spin: 118"

Price: $87.00

Bonsai Tree Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Bonsai Tree Patchwork Dress
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I am absolutely amazed with this dress! I stitched a HUGE applique of a beautiful bonsai tree on the front of this dress, with an earthy sage green linen fabric for the background. I also added vertical stripes of brown and green patchwork that are bordered by a deep plum fabric on the front and the back of this dress. The bodice is aslo made from these patches. the bodice has darts for comfort and support ant it has a stash pocket on the inside. The ruffle at the bottom of the dress is made from the same swirly brown fabric as the back of the dress.

Dress Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 29" - 37"
Bodice (top to bottom): 6.5"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 45"
Spin: 85"

Price: $168.00

Green Hemp Daffodil Patchwork Braid Dress
By: Birdy
Green Hemp Daffodil Patchwork Braid Dress
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This dress is a true reminder that spring is on the way! Yay! I used a green hand dyed (thanks Liz - namastepatchworkcreations.com) hemp fabric that is super soft and comfy! I also used stripes of green braid patchwork bordered by a sunny yellow cotton. On the front I added a pocket with a really pretty daffodil applique. The bodice has darts for comfort and support and it has a stash pocket on the inside. This dress can be shortened, so let me know how long you need it!

Dress Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 30" - 40"
Bodice (top to bottom): 7"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 40" - 50" (let me know what you need)
Spin: 114"

Price: $135.00

Violet Patchwork Stripes Flower Dress Set
By: Birdy
Violet Patchwork Stripes Flower Dress Set
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This is one of the best, I think! I don't often make dress sets, but this seemed so perfect in my mind that it had to be made. I used stripes of patches in violet, tan, cream, steel gray and coral for the flowing part of the top. For the bodice I used a fine wale plum corduroy, and instead of loops I used grommets for a more fitting, corset style lace-up back. The bodice has darts for comfort and support and it has a stash pocket on the inside. The skirt is made of an unbleached cotton muslin, and the waistband is made from a plum foliage print cotton. On the back of the skirt I stitched a really pretty five petal flower out of the corduroy and a couple of the cotton prints. This dress set is not finished so I will need to know how long you need it!

Dress Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 30" - 43"
Bodice (top to bottom): 7.5"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): up to 52" (let me know what you need)

Skirt Measurements:
Drawstring Waist: up to 45"
Length: 33" - 37" (let me know!)
Spin: 96"

Price: $135.00

Seminole Patchwork Rainbow Fairy Dress
By: Birdy
Seminole Patchwork Rainbow Fairy Dress
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This is the first time that I have ever made a fairy dress with this style of patchwork. I think it turned out fabulous! I used six rainbow colors to make the seminole patchwork that sits diagonally on each of the three top-layer panels. The under-layer panels are made from the same black cotton fabric as is on the top layers. The bodice is made of a soft, multi wale black corduroy. The bodice also has darts for comfort and support and a stash pocket on the inside. This dress is finished and I will not alter it.

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 33" - 41"
Bodice (top to bottom): 7"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): 38"
Spin: HUGE!!!!

Price: $155.00

Spring in the Forest Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Spring in the Forest Patchwork Dress
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This dress turned out so pretty! I used six different spring green colored fabrics for the panels. There is a stripe of square patches around the bottom with a border of a deep forest green floral print fabric bordering it. The fully lined bodice is also made of the forest green fabric. The bodice also has darts for comfort and support and a stash pocket on the inside. *I can hem or lengthen this dress for the buyer, so let me know how long you need it. A measurement from your underarm to where you would like the hem to be is perfect!*

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 32" - 40"
Bodice (top to bottom): 7.5"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): minimum 47" - 53" (let me know how long you need it)
Spin: 120"

Price: $95.00

Earthy Brown Random Patchwork Mushroom Dress
By: Birdy
Earthy Brown Random Patchwork Mushroom Dress
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I absolutely love this dress! I'm not sure if I have ever made one quite like this before. I used three large panels of random patchwork in brown and cream cotton fabrics, alternating with three panels of fine wale light brown corduroy. On each of the corduroy panels I stitched an applique of a little mushroom out of dark brown fine wale corduroy. The fully lined bodice is also made of the same corduroy, and it has darts for comfort and support and it has a stash pocket on the inside. *I can hem or lengthen this dress for the buyer, so let me know how long you need it. A measurement from your underarm to where you would like the hem to be is perfect!*

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 30" - 38"
Bodice (top to bottom): 6.5"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): minimum 47" (let me know how long you need it)
Spin: 107"

Price: $140.00

Pastel Flower Patchwork Dress
By: Birdy
Pastel Flower Patchwork Dress
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This dress turned out so pretty! I used five really pretty pastel fabrics to make strips for most of the dress. Near the bottom of the skirt I added a horizontal stripe of patchwork bordered by a beautiful rose colored hand dyed hemp fabric. I used the same hemp for the bodice, which has darts for comfort and support and a stash pocket on the inside. On the front of the bodice I stitched a pretty little flower out of some of the pastel fabrics that I used for the rest of the dress. This dress is is little big for me, so keep that in mind while looking at the pictures. I can also hem or lengthen this dress for the buyer.

Measurements:
Bodice (loop to loop): 37" - 45"
Bodice (top to bottom): 7"
Length (top of bodice to hem ~ total length, not including straps): Minimum 44"
HUGE Spin: 126"

Sale Price: $93.00

Original Price: $123.00