Asymmetric Designer Dress Member Model Challenge

Added Jul 7, 2014

by Ellen Hatteland

Nedre Vats, Norway

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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

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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! :-)

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