Burda Style For people who sew

Ok so my mum is getting married next month, woo! Its a small laid back wedding and I am the only bridesmaid…ive found this amazing dress, that would be absolutely perfect, just buy it I hear you ask? Its three grand :/ so! I am going to try and make it, or some kind of version of it! Ive sort of made a bit of a pattern but pattern making was never my strong point! So…if anyone has any pattern suggestions or knows of a pattern I can use, please let me know, I would be soooo grateful! You can check out the dress here (pictures and video from different angles) http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/111770t

Just in case the link doesn’t work, I am attempting to copy the Bianca floral-print silk-chiffon gown, its a long length gown, the floral is a very pretty green and off white!

May 17, 2011, 12.02 PM by charlgroos

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  May 17, 2011, 03.51 PMby bohemiannow

  Your link doesn’t work. Try posting it again.
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  May 17, 2011, 05.03 PMby charlgroos

  The website I was using doesnt seem to work, I hope this one will! x

  http://theworldofstyleandfashion.blogspot.com/2011/02/erdem-bianca-floral-print-silk-chiffon.html
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  May 19, 2011, 10.29 AMby lie

  Maybe the V8241 pattern from vogue is a good one to start with? Pattern making isn’t my strong point either but combining different patterns always gave me a good result so far. Good luck making the dress!
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  May 19, 2011, 04.19 PMby louisamae

  Wow, saw the dress. No wonder you want it. Wish i had info for you on a similiar pattern but i do not. Just wanted to say love the dress to you, Hope you get it made!!!!
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  May 20, 2011, 04.54 AMby pattysimone

  Beautiful pattern on the fabric. I am partial to same type of print. When I make clothing from a picture, I take a similar pattern, draw it out on tissue paper (you can get the inch graph tissue at a fabric store) and then redesign from there.There are so many patterns out there that I am sure you can find one very similar. I noticed the dress in the picture was made out of silk. If you are not an experienced sewer, use a cheaper version of a silky fabric, because real silk is NOT forgiving if you make a mistake or drop water on it. If you were in my state I would have loved to make this for. I enjoy sewing and now that I am retired (as of Feb. 2011) I have made my hobby into an at home job doing alterations and sewing for people, even contracting from a bridal shop. My real joy is just plain old creating. Good luck with your dress.
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  May 21, 2011, 06.06 PMby Tokie Ang

  go try to make it from standard pattern. i think A-line shape is suit for this style. on the waist part, u can use elastic thread so u can get the baloon shape for ur top part..

  this is nice chosen^^ am sure u can make it and congratz for u and ur mom^^
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  May 28, 2011, 11.52 AMby charlgroos

  Thank you so much guys! Im going to attempt to make it using your suggestions! If everything goes well ill post some pics of the dress and the wedding! Thanks again! xoxo