475.00 USD

A one of a kind dress in gorgeous shades of orange, red and black, made from a unique mix of African print fabrics.
It’s made from treasured fabric remnants (so it’s eco friendly and sustainable!), french-seamed together into a wearable art piece dress.
Wear it for a special occasion and you will surely turn some heads!
It has a flattering cut with an elasticated waist and two gathered skirt tiers. It has pockets too.
Dress is up with heels, or wear it casually with sneakers.

One of a kind, loose fit M.

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SIZE GUIDE:

This dress is measured flat. I recommend to flat measure a dress you already have and compare sizes, and then take the tape measure and hold around bust and hips to see full size around.

Size: Loose fit M / US 8-10 / UK 12-14 / EU 40-42 / AU 12-14

* Length (shoulder top to hem): 41" / 104cm.
* Across bust (from armhole to armhole): 19.2" / 49cm (Double this for full circumference).
* Across waist: 15" stretches to 17" / 38cm stretches to 43cm (double this for full circumference).
* Gathered skirt: plenty of room across hips.

Model in photos is 5 feet 8.5 inches (1.74 mtrs).

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About the making process:

- It starts with an enormous mess on my studio floor - hundreds of small fabric remnants that I’ve kept over the years come out of boxes and bags, then I pick out pieces that catch my eye and lay them out on my cutting table.
- I then cut those remnants into even smaller pieces, straightening the sides so that I can sew them together.
- Then I french-seam them (this is a sewing technique that takes a little longer than usual, but gives a beautiful clean finish), then iron them flat, and continue adding, sewing, and ironing, until I have connected enough small panels together, large enough to become a"new" fabric.
- I then lay my paper pattern pieces on the “new” fabric, and cut out the garment. Only then do I sew the final piece!

There are a few things I adore about making clothes like this:
1. Each item is one of a kind, and there will only ever be one in the world. If you wear one of these items, you can be sure you’ll look (and hopefully feel) completely and utterly unique!
2. These garments are eco friendly and sustainable- they are made from remnants that are too small for full garments, and would normally be thrown away (not in my studio!!).
3. The process is incredibly exciting! The way the prints join together can never be planned in advance, it only happens through the making process. It makes every stage of the patchwork utterly thrilling to create!

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Individually handmade from start to finish in my studio. Sewn to the highest quality with special attention to every small detail.

* 100% cotton, African wax print fabrics.
* French seam finish and cotton bound seams inside.
* Elasticated waist.
* Pulls over the head.
* It has pockets!

* Machine washable, fabrics are pre-washed to avoid shrinkage.

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To buy this dress, just add it to the cart.

From the day I send it, standard shipping takes up to 21 business days to arrive.
To receive it faster (within 6-14 business days from sending), just choose the expedited shipping option at checkout, it’s available to most countries.

I’ll send you a notification as soon as it’s on the way to you!

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Thanks for looking!

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