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Make lemonade New Look 6587

I’m a romantic at heart… I daydream about wearing glorious vintage clothes in stunning architectural spots around Europe… I’m Audrey in Roman Holiday, or Grace in To Catch A Thief… In reality I don’t have the patience to get up at dawn to find a location then get in position or wait in the perfect spot for everyone to leave the frame. People in tracksuits tend to ruin the retro illusion. But I make do.

Almond rock new look 6587 Dolce and Gabbana lemon dress nl6587 #simplicitybyme

During my trip to Barcelona in May I knew I wanted to at least get blog photos of this dress. I’d hoped for more since I was in a stunning European city BUT I have a very unhappy photographer/travel companion who doesnt like getting in the way/being watched taking photos/the pressure to get the perfect shot. I think Rach and Noelle have a genius solution being dedicated photographers for each other. Any volunteers?

Almond rock new look 6587 Dolce and Gabbana lemon dress nl6587 #simplicitybyme

Seeing catwalk dresses and knowing you can make a version that suits your life and budget is so enjoyable! I had the above Dolce and Gabbana lemon and floral beaded poplin dress (£2578) saved on my pinterest board for a long time as well as the below stunning organza silk lemon print dress which is a D&G variation on the first style (£3798).

Almond rock new look 6587 Dolce and Gabbana lemon dress nl6587 #simplicitybyme

For my version I used a stretch cotton with zesty lemons on a smaller scale and teal leaves. This fabric is from Fabricland a year ago when lemon fabric mania was at its peak!! Flash forward a year and there’s new lemon designs out there so go shopping with glee everyone.

Almond rock new look 6587 Dolce and Gabbana lemon dress nl6587 #simplicitybyme

As a modest lady who gets cold easily I wanted a dress with sleeves and have been quietly obsessing over button front dresses for a while. I got New Look 6587 in a pattern shop about 5 years ago and took it out every year thinking “Is this too 90s? If it is why do I love it so much?”. Safe to say I made it more vintage.

Almond rock new look 6587 Dolce and Gabbana lemon dress nl6587 #simplicitybyme

I made view E without the trim. The skirt is barely gathered which I find quite flattering and works well in this style of fabric. I also added an inch to the length for midi coverage. Everything is faced in nude bias binding which is a neat finish. I chose vintage teal and white buttons I picked up in the Bonds of Farsley sale and to make up for having only 7 buttons I added reverse buttons on the inside in the gaps.

Almond rock new look 6587 Dolce and Gabbana lemon dress nl6587 #simplicitybyme

My belt was made using a vintage belt kit gifted a few years ago by a fellow sewist. While I’ve made a belt before I’ve never had access to real belting material. My kit was nearly identical to the one shown in this tutorial. I love the finished effect and made sure to perfectly position two holes – one for before dinner and one for after!

Almond rock new look 6587 Dolce and Gabbana lemon dress nl6587 #simplicitybyme

This dress turned out so much better than I hoped. The style, colours and fit make me so happy and stylish. (Quick announcement: I’m also in love with my lemon earrings!) Barcelona beach was a fun backdrop for the photos… even if I had to sacrifice my beautiful ideas of retro images. I might wear it to the Italian Riviera themed party at New Craft House this sunmer!

Almond rock new look 6587 Dolce and Gabbana lemon dress nl6587 #simplicitybyme

Feeling happy 50s or 90s vibes for this pattern? Take a look at these ace versions: I’m green with envy over this dress, and I’m gagging over this beauty and last but not least visit pattern review to see this, plus more cute versions!

(6) Comments

  1. Carol Thomas says:

    Loving it! So summery and so you. Earrings are the perfect pairing. Well done!

  2. Ohh, lovely dress! That lemon print is gorgeous! And your
    dress stands out beautifully against that beach background.
    I agree – teaming up with another blogger to take photos of each other is a great idea. It would make (blogging) life so much easier! I’d volunteer except I live in Australia….
    Lovely post 🙂

  3. So pretty and the yellow lemons are stunning.

  4. This dress really looks fantastic! Dress ideal for holidays, for the summer. Very practical and comfortable first of all.

  5. Love it!!! It’s very summery and cheerful!

  6. […] print fabric how I love you. This is my third dress made from lemon fabric. The second made into New Look 6587 my delightfully ’90s […]

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