Francesca Variation

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We turned our lovely Plus Size evening dress into a pretty, casual blouse. The original pattern was so big, it was only available to print at copy shop, but now, with this variation, we can print at home! Playing with the neckline and the center front skirt panels, there are so many possibilities for you with this pattern. We can't wait to see them.

Materials

light printed cotton, silk chiffon

Credits

Photographer: Danielle St. Laurent
Photographers Assistant: Joe Leonard

Stylist: Alison Miller
Hair and Make-up: Amy Schiappa of Fringe Salon
Model: Leigh Shoemaker

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camilaustral Ï Posted 23 September 2008 at 1:27 PM
studying :(

is so pretty!! does it comes in small sizes? =P
SharonL Ï Posted 23 September 2008 at 1:58 PM

Thank you so much for giving us bigger gals something beautiful!
mcloughlinsarah Ï Posted 23 September 2008 at 2:16 PM
cut as that her printer is broken!

this is beautiful. awesome for the bigger girls :)
CaterpillarPeacock Ï Posted 23 September 2008 at 2:18 PM
looking for inspiration

I LOVE this shirt. I think that I might make it into a pretty dress as well. So nice to see that the bigger girls are getting options. grading is a pain, these new plus size patterns are so totally awesome and time saving :D
zanthess Ï Posted 23 September 2008 at 2:20 PM

Love it! Pattern has been added to my "to sew" list!
jillybean0216 Ï Posted 23 September 2008 at 3:19 PM

I have yet to sew anything for myself. But I think I'm definately going to give this a go...it's lovely! Time to graduate from kids clothes to adult things.
cuervito Ï Posted 23 September 2008 at 5:22 PM

Wow!!! I absolutely love it! - and in my size!! YAY!! downloading
EasilyAmewsed Ï Posted 23 September 2008 at 6:07 PM

OMG! You read my mind! I'd wanted to do the dress, but never got around to it and was unsure because of how much fabric it'd need. The top is just a cool, and a good way to work up to the dress.
AllyGally Ï Posted 23 September 2008 at 7:33 PM
Done with skirt for class *phew!*

Oh, HOORAY! I downloaded this pattern this afternoon. It will be my first Burda project-- I'm very excited. Thank you for including some plus sizes lately, it is MUCH appreciated, please keep them coming!
Auntchelle Ï Posted 23 September 2008 at 11:16 PM
hoping for a dress form for Xmas!

This will probably be my first BurdaStyle project. I didn't like it as a dress but I don't mind it as a top. Thanks for thinking of us more rounded sewers.
Harlekin Ï Posted 24 September 2008 at 12:16 AM
searching for a camera ;))

Haaaa! That is excactly what i need for my mum. She already loves those pictures...just lovely!!
nehmah Ï Posted 24 September 2008 at 5:15 AM
As ye sew, so shall ye rip.

This is a lovely pattern. I've looked at the layout and pattern pieces, and it can be lengthened to a long gown easily. Just keep the lines tidy ;) Nehmah
hcbouma Ï Posted 24 September 2008 at 6:10 AM
altering Bella

Again, no requested amount of fabric in METERS. :-( (thank you for adding....)
Benedikta Ï Posted 24 September 2008 at 6:45 AM
is not ready for cold weather!

To everybody that wants to make this as a gown. This is the shortened version of the Francesca pattern, a gown!

No pattern work needed, just download it and you have your gown version. Best Benedikta
jigdancer Ï Posted 24 September 2008 at 8:14 AM

Yay! Something pretty for those of us who are not a size 10! As Caterpiller Peacock said before me - grading is a pain. I see lots of ways to use my considerable stash on this top. Thanks!