Asymmetric Designer Dress Member Model Challenge
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Description
I do love challenges and for this project there were two; the pattern and the fabric. I chose this pattern as a thank you gift from BurdaStyle after my interview.
I had an idea how to make this dress, but change my mind several times.. I found this crazy print fabric in my stash which I have saved for a special garment. It is transparent jersey with silver coated print , which was hard to put the needles in. For the skirt I have used satin with effect which I bought in Copenhagen. This fabric was slippery so I had to hand stitch a lot, and it was the same with the upper part. I used an embroidery needle to make sure the seams would be nice. The hem and sleeve hem I hand stitched as well, and also the inside seams with the pleats. I had to iron the seams very carefully and use a cloth over when ironing because top-cover of the fabric.
I’m happy with the result and I’m looking forward to use it in a party soon :)
Material Notes
Satin and silver coated transparent jersey.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
- Season
- Spring, Summer
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Classic, Evening Wear
- Material
- Knits/Jersey, Satin
Aug 9, 2014, 12.13 PMby leokadia
Ein geniales Outfit!
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Aug 9, 2014, 01.29 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Vielen Dank sehr schøne Dame ;-)
Jul 22, 2014, 08.45 PMby poldapop
Amazing dress, Ellen! My daughter and I just voted for you!
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Jul 24, 2014, 06.14 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very much Poldapop!! :-)
Jul 18, 2014, 04.40 PMby stinap
Så fin – och hatten är verkligen pricken-över-i:et!
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Jul 18, 2014, 09.56 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Tusen takk! Det er velig kjekt å høre :)
Jul 15, 2014, 07.26 PMby liliv-1
This is a really great style, good luck!
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Jul 15, 2014, 09.02 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot dear Liliv! :)
Jul 15, 2014, 05.30 PMby Oksana Starzhynska
It is so great, Hellen… The whole look is excellent and makes everybody wordless because of admiration:-) Your intrpretation is wonderful. I’m sure the dress was designed for you only!
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Jul 15, 2014, 09.00 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Oooh, what can I say… Thank you so much for all your lovely words dear Oksana! :))
Jul 14, 2014, 10.35 PMby barmaglot
Very elegant outfit! Good luck in the challenge!
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Jul 15, 2014, 06.06 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very, very much Barmaglot! :-)
Jul 14, 2014, 03.50 PMby thewallinna
You look chic and sexy! I have been keeping on admiring your pictures here for a few minutes already : )
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Jul 14, 2014, 08.43 PMby Ellen Hatteland
You are so sweet Inna! – thanks a lot for your lovely comments! :-)
Jul 14, 2014, 01.45 PMby nadia r
how gorgeous sweets, beautifully done x
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Jul 14, 2014, 08.42 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Ooh, thank you very much sweet Nadia! :))
Jul 12, 2014, 09.35 PMby GeorgieT74
Another beautiful outfit. I just love the fabric combination.
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Jul 13, 2014, 06.31 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very, very much Georgie! :)
Jul 12, 2014, 08.48 AMby velvetribbon
Ohh… this is an awesome work! You nailed it my friend! I really love the fabrics combination. Great pictures as well :)
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Jul 12, 2014, 03.54 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Oh, You are so sweet! Thank you very, very much for your lovely comments Hana! :)
Jul 11, 2014, 06.08 PMby Kocotte
very nice dress and it fits you perfectly
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Jul 11, 2014, 08.00 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot Kocotte! :-)
Jul 11, 2014, 04.21 PMby miniaram
I join the crowd in the admiration of your work! :D
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Jul 11, 2014, 08.00 PMby Ellen Hatteland
You are so kind Miniaram! Thank you very, very much! ;-) Have a lovely weekend!
Jul 11, 2014, 06.42 AMby ronnielee
You have done a fabulous job Ellen. Those pleats look so sew perfect! I just sent a post off the burda asking if adding a shoulder strap was allowed (can’t stand strapless bras). If not allowed no worries, since you are the out right winner anyway. Good luck.
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Jul 11, 2014, 07.56 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot for your lovely words Ronnie! Why don’t make a strap which you can take off and on with snap fasteners? I think you should give it a try.. Cheers to you! :)
Jul 12, 2014, 07.00 AMby ronnielee
I did think about making detachable strap but didn’t bother. For photo sake I could just tuck it in, probs won’t though – strap is here to stay and so will my boobies…
Jul 10, 2014, 08.51 AMby Jelena Mitic
Absolutely divine! I mean, everything – the hat, the model of dress, the materials you chose – it is all so perfect! :)
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Jul 10, 2014, 11.10 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Oh, you are so sweet to me! :) Thank you very, very much for such lovely comments Jelena!
Jul 9, 2014, 04.39 AMby izbott
Ellen, You look smashing! I hope you win. The drape of the fabrics chosen is splendid. Your hat and earrings really will stand out. Have an awesome time at the party!
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Jul 9, 2014, 05.31 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot for your kind words Izayana! :))
Jul 8, 2014, 05.43 PMby Bbtiny
Wow, what a great dress and it was worth the challange! fits you perfectly, as always!
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Jul 8, 2014, 06.14 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Oh, you are so sweet! Thank you very, very much Brigitte! :-)
Jul 8, 2014, 03.55 PMby Zsuzso
WOW ! You look stunning ! Beautiful dress. It’s a winner. Good luck !
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Jul 8, 2014, 04.20 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Oh, thank you very much indeed! :-)
Jul 8, 2014, 06.17 AMby martinK
great work!
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Jul 8, 2014, 07.08 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot Martin! :)
Jul 8, 2014, 05.28 AMby rita61
Fantastic version of this dress! Looks awesome on you !!! Hope you are going to enter the competition; if so, you need to add “Member Model Challenge” somewhere in the title. You have photographed the details of the dress so nicely.
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Jul 8, 2014, 07.08 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very much Rita! and thank you for letting me know…! It’s my first attending ever…
Jul 8, 2014, 12.57 AMby mbuchanan1
Beautiful dress. Your hand stitching paid off, the pleating is perfect. Looks great on you. I’m sure yours is going to win this contest.
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Jul 8, 2014, 07.04 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks for all your kind words and support Mbuchanan! It’s my first sewing contest I attends in my life…! :)
Jul 7, 2014, 10.51 PMby schnui
Just stunning Ellen. It was well worth doing all that hand stitching with a challenging pattern and difficult fabric. I love it on you too and I do like your hat.
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Jul 8, 2014, 07.00 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Oh, you are so sweet Schnui! Thank you very, very much for your lovely comments! but I agree, it’s was worth the effort..
Jul 7, 2014, 09.05 PMby annaaustintx
What a great idea: the contrasting top/bottom really highlights this design’s lines.
I was going to enter this contest but now I won’t after seeing your version of the dress, because you’re the sure winner! :)
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Jul 7, 2014, 09.18 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot for your wonderful comments Anna! :)
Ha-ha! I’m sure you can make a lovely version too! That’s the fun part with sewing, we create our own design :-))
Jul 7, 2014, 07.41 PMby Mary Athey
Wow!! Ellen, this dress is the best version I have seen!! Stunning. I am so going to have to get this pattern. You look gorgeous and as I am a big hat fan!! Yours is fabulous, good luck x
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Jul 7, 2014, 09.14 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks sweet Mary for your lovely comments!! ;-)) I’m sure you will love this style too!
Jul 7, 2014, 07.16 PMby cris orange
this is a very interesting and elegant dress, and your material chois makes it even more interesting. Love your styling with hat :-)
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Jul 7, 2014, 07.20 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot for your lovely comments Cris! I do love wearing hat :-)
Jul 7, 2014, 06.20 PMby IDia
Interesting combination! It gives even greater Shape that it had! Wish YOU good luck Ellen!
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Jul 7, 2014, 07.20 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot IDia! ;-))
Jul 7, 2014, 05.58 PMby ruthiesews
Oh my God, that dress is TO DIE FOR !!!!!!! It’s super elegant and would be just right for a romantic dinner or vacation evening with friends.
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Jul 7, 2014, 06.18 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Ooh, thank you very, very much Ruth for all your lovely words! I have to consider a romantic eve ;-))
Jul 7, 2014, 02.53 PMby kat034
Very beautiful and classy dress! You look amazing in it!
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Jul 7, 2014, 05.29 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot for your nice comments Kat! :-)
Jul 7, 2014, 01.58 PMby Sue Glas-Parrott
This is BEAUTIFUL!
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Jul 7, 2014, 02.04 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very, very much Sue! ;-)
Jul 7, 2014, 01.45 PMby kisses
Nicely done….good luck in the competition
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Jul 7, 2014, 01.57 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very much sweet Kisses! :)
Jul 7, 2014, 01.29 PMby tigger0580
Oh Ellen, it is gorgeous and you looks very pretty and chic in that dress. I love it ;-))
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Jul 7, 2014, 01.57 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very much for your lovely comments Tigger! :-)