Inspiration...Tie Neck Dress

 Here is a dress for now or later:

This is a Polo Ralph Laren Floral Tie-Neck Georgette Midi Dress.  Price tag: $244 ($498).  Details:  midi dress in floral print georgette, v-neck, neck self tie, elbow blouson sleeves, elasticized cuffs, smocked waistband, falls below the knee, a-line silhouette, slipover style, dry-clean.

This is such a pretty dress.  I actually found a pattern for a very similar dress.  What do you think?

This is the Bow Tie Neck Belted Flowy Silk Long Dress pdf pattern by Alvedik Sewing Patterns.  The important parts are covered with this pattern - the v-neckline, tie, and silhouette.  Shortening the sleeve and smocking are up to you.  The pattern sizing is on the small size if you have a bust larger than 39 inches.  This would probably be a good dress to find in the vintage market.  Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!