Burda Style For people who sew
Description
I wanted to make a simple a-line dress and decided to try it with this fabric. It’s a medium weight cotton so I thought it could be worn in the summer as well as cold weather if worn with tights and maybe a turtle neck underneath. I made it without a pattern and I cut the fabric out on the floor in a shape I thought would work. It took me a while to decide on the neck and sleeves or lack there of. I was then inspired by verypurpleperson’s "Three dresses " but my sleeves are smaller. I didn’t get the darts quite right but it was my first attempt so I know what to do differntly next time. It also has in seam pockets. I usually try to create simple things without a pattern just to see if I can do it :)
Oh, the ruffle sleeves were made with the selvage because I liked the little white threads poking out.
Also shown with a jacket and earrings I made as well as my pin from my knit hat.
Material Notes
Cotton
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Sep 9, 2009, 04.56 AMby camilaustral
cute! i love the sleeves
Sep 8, 2009, 08.45 PMby TonieRenee
Love it!! I think this looks great on you and could look good on multiple shapes and sizes of us. Got to try to make one like this
Sep 8, 2009, 03.31 PMby TatusWelle
Cute!
I feel you on the pattern thing…I do that too – to see what I can get away with!
I really don’t like using patterns, but I do sometimes since am still learning. I can’t wait till am a pro.
& You are soo right…your dress would look great with some tights in the colder months!!
Sep 8, 2009, 07.47 AMby BuzzyBee
It’s really cute. Good on you for making it without a pattern!
Sep 8, 2009, 07.44 AMby sewella
Beautiful! And a big YEY for not using a pattern and still make such a great dress!
Sep 8, 2009, 03.49 AMby superjennylove
sooo dang cute! love it. great job!
Sep 8, 2009, 12.48 AMby liltashi153
i love this dress it’s beautifullll love ittt ♥
Sep 8, 2009, 12.36 AMby MayaDoughterOfSun
Very cute:)