I wondered if anyone knew of a pattern for a strapless dress that has a bra-like top? I want to re-create a dress I saw in Zara – couldn’t find a picture of it, but this is the shape I’m after :

I’ve looked everywhere for something similar but have yet to find one :( any help would be greatly appreciated!

Dec 22, 2009, 11.10 PM by lenarrrd

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    Dec 23, 2009, 08.35 AMby victors

    How about the afternoon tea top? It’s similar to what your after

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      Dec 23, 2009, 09.11 AMby lenarrrd

      I did think of that, yes, but I wanted something with a more solid shape if that even makes sense! Thanks for the suggestion though :)

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    Dec 23, 2009, 11.37 AMby zickzack

    Not sure if this helps:

    http://www.burdafashion.com/en/Downloads/Premium/1333669-1413205-1679074.html

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    Dec 24, 2009, 09.10 AMby katexxxxxx

    It should be easy enough to trim that one off at waist level and add a skirt. Or just make as a top and make a separate skirt. Then you can wear them together and look like a dress, or each separately and have twice the glam in your wardrobe for the price! :)

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    Dec 24, 2009, 10.31 AMby bubbley74

    5881 McCalls have a look at this pattern its just what you are looking for ( I think ) Merry Christmas

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    Dec 24, 2009, 10.42 AMby tina-ballerina-25

    i made a similar dress for a friends 21st. http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/strapless-dress—2 in the description it says which pattern i used. i hope this helps!

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    Dec 24, 2009, 01.42 PMby lenarrrd

    Thanks a lot guys, all those links and suggestions are really helpful :)

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    Dec 24, 2009, 09.22 PMby oscarthegrouch108

    what about using the tea top pattern (or any that has the right shape) and sewing in bra cups/an old bra? that and boning the crap out of it, would give it a more solid look and feel.

    good luck, and keep us posted!

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    Feb 1, 2010, 01.16 PMby hexo

    I’m also looking for the same pattern. Love this bra dress designs.

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    Feb 1, 2010, 02.29 PMby lenarrrd

    Ooh forgot I’d posted this ha!

    Just wanted to say that the Contour Bust Tutorial seems to work well if you want one without boning! Will try the actual bodice pattern in future for certain though :)

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