Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Black chiffon and gold & silver metallic thread weave to create this dramatic backless evening gown. I draped the sloper pattern on my dress form and then drafted the pattern. Most of the dress is hand sewn.
Material Notes
Chiffon, Silk Charmuse, Vintage crystal trim
Difficulty
Advanced
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Sep 28, 2013, 07.55 AMby Chrisseey
Absolutely gorgeous!
Sep 10, 2013, 05.24 PMby Cheryl Scott
Stunning. . .perfect combination of fabric and design!! Love, love, love!!
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Sep 11, 2013, 01.53 PMby papermothballvintage
Thank you!
Sep 5, 2013, 10.49 PMby robintrisha
Gorgeous!
Jul 3, 2013, 10.47 PMby Katerina Petrova
This is the most beautifull work Ive seen here
Jun 25, 2013, 10.20 PMby liliv-1
Wow!!
Jun 25, 2013, 09.46 AMby SaSargantana
Your dress is absolutely stunning!!! Could you please tell me where you bought this beautiful fabric?
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Jul 2, 2013, 05.35 PMby papermothballvintage
Thank you, its from Mood, I live in NYC
Jun 24, 2013, 03.42 PMby Cristina Staicu
Proper old Hollywood diva :)
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Jul 16, 2013, 06.04 PMby papermothballvintage
Thank you!
Jun 23, 2013, 01.14 PMby pambox
Simply exquisite! A dress fit for any 1930s ball.
Jun 22, 2013, 10.32 PMby chillwear
Amazing!
Jun 22, 2013, 11.59 AMby claudinka
Adorable!
Jun 20, 2013, 03.21 PMby Cierra Pamplin
B-E-A-Utiful!!!! Excellent job!
Jun 20, 2013, 05.47 AMby MissCorsetLizz
Absolutely Stunning!!!! I’m in love with this dress!!! Great Work!!!! :-D
Jun 20, 2013, 05.01 AMby papermothballvintage
Thank you <3
Jun 20, 2013, 04.49 AMby serahsmiles
gorgeous! wow so lovely
Jun 20, 2013, 04.34 AMby Inga 888
Wow, this dress is beautiful!
Jun 20, 2013, 04.32 AMby BeeZee
Just gorgeous!
Jun 20, 2013, 02.38 AMby papermothballvintage
Thank you <3
Jun 19, 2013, 10.52 PMby schnui
Beautiful!!
Jun 19, 2013, 09.03 PMby argentosoma
omg, thats soo beautiful
Jun 19, 2013, 07.49 PMby ruschie
Stunning!!
Jun 19, 2013, 07.44 PMby byVA
fantastic dress….