Burda Style For people who sew
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As promised, here is another party outfit I made for one my book signings last month in celebration of the release of BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern.
I chose a painterly print on Spoonflower by Helen Dealtry that she made in collaboration with Jenny Gordy of Wiksten. I had it printed in a cotton silk, which truly brought the colors to life with a little sheen, and made a variation of the Elizabeth Gathered-Waist Dress I designed for the book.
I photographed my project at MoMA PS1 last weekend when I attended the Winter Open House to see CONFETTISYSTEM’s new stunning installation, 100 Arrangements. I first wore this dress to my New York book signing last month at the Manhattan Textile Arts Center, where I also teach sewing and draping classes. (Check out the last two photos shot by Victor Castro of WET PAINT at my first book signing.)
In my variation, I shortened the hem on the skirt, used a center back zipper, and made slight fit adjustments to the bodice. For a cleaner finish, I did a blind hem stitch on the hem. Stay tuned to see the other two party dresses I made!
Material Notes
Cotton silk, 24" invisible zipper, fusible interfacing, coordinating thread
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Casual, Classic, Romantic, Vintage
- Material
- Cotton, Silk
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- Location
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Jan 31, 2013, 11.12 PMby disy
What a wonderful dress!!
Jan 27, 2013, 09.30 PMby Meldbombs
Interested in your classes but live in brooklyn and am not available during the week?
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Jan 28, 2013, 12.57 AMby Jamie Lau
Hi Melissa,
I teach in Brooklyn at 3rd Ward and Textile Arts Center. I’m teaching a few weekend intensives in April and May, including a draping class!
Jan 26, 2013, 03.52 PMby velvetribbon
Fabulous dress. Love the blue print with orange shoes. I can not wait to see your next party dress:)
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Jan 27, 2013, 01.34 AMby Jamie Lau
Thanks! More fun colorful creations to come! Those coral patent leather pumps are AMAZING!
Jan 25, 2013, 10.54 PMby lizajane09
Amazing! I love the blue print with the orange tights.
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Jan 25, 2013, 11.00 PMby Jamie Lau
Thanks! I love bright colors!
Jan 25, 2013, 09.48 PMby Mary Athey
I love.this on you.its fun flirty.and.fab x
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Jan 25, 2013, 11.00 PMby Jamie Lau
Thanks, Mary!
Jan 25, 2013, 06.30 PMby MegH
Lookin’ good girl!!
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Jan 25, 2013, 06.48 PMby Jamie Lau
Thanks, Meg! Can’t wait to see your next project, too!