Azalea Nightmare

Added Jul 5, 2010

by nhouse

Thunder Bay, Canada

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I made the Azalea #6004 with chiffon (or something like it). I thought it would look really flowy and summer like if I used the same type of material for the top and bottom dress parts. Bad idea. I guess I am not experienced enough because this dress took me forever and I had to do multiple alterations. I did not even need to put a zipper in, because the dress was huge on me. I have had problems with sizing with the patterns bought online here. They always end up way to big and I have to take it in without ruining the shape. I took the dress in mutliple times but unfortunately I could not fix the wide shoulders. I don’t know if I will ever wear it but I am glad it is done. A learning curve for sure.

Material Notes

chiffon-like material (blue and white)

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Casual
Material
Chiffon

7 Comments

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    Feb 23, 2011, 03.38 PMby PeaceLoveTrees

    I think your dress is absolutley lovely! You should definitely find somewhere to where it =)

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    Nov 11, 2010, 12.34 AMby zeguin52

    I have issues with sizing on ALL patterns… but if it an conselation for your struggle I believe it’s absolutly beautiful and looks very nice on you. (sorry, I’m not good with spelling)

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    Jul 19, 2010, 09.56 PMby pie-83

    I’m glad you noted the challenges you had with the sizing. Im working on this dress now and haven’t gone beyond the body piece because I was afraid it would be too big. Now I know I will need to adjust the sizing before I go on.

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      Jul 19, 2010, 09.57 PMby pie-83

      I will add though that I think the chiffon-like material was a wonderful choice. This dress looks beautiful and very comfortable!

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      Jul 20, 2010, 03.34 PMby nhouse

      thanks so much for the comment…good luck with the dress. i hope my notes help

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    Jul 12, 2010, 02.26 PMby dezi

    You call this a nightmare? This looks so goooooooooorgeous on you!!!! I didn’t have enough patience to tackle this pattern but you did and it looks so beautiful : )

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      Jul 13, 2010, 02.17 PMby nhouse

      thanks so much…..makes me feel a bit better about it

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    Jul 11, 2010, 07.31 AMby nenasew

    I think your dress is very striking. Its so sad when you work so hard and it doesnt pay off. I have to tell u that I tried the Azalea pattern and its very pretty but its very baggy and doesnt hug the girlie curves. I made one for me and love it on the hanger but did not like how it looked on me. Its the only pattern I’ve downloaded that didnt work for me. Keep going.

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      Jul 13, 2010, 02.17 PMby nhouse

      thanks for the compliment

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    Jul 10, 2010, 06.39 PMby learningnewtricks

    Wear the dress! It looks so cute! We’ve had the same problems with sizing. I made my daughter a Marie skirt, and had to keep taking it in. I am making another one, but in a smaller size. Other than the sizing issue, the patterns are great.

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    Jul 10, 2010, 05.49 AMby Rachel Franke

    i noticed the sizing thing with burda patterns. i made a cardigan ofr my boyfriend and i had to take in everything by 1-3". i think the dress looks good though!

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      Jul 10, 2010, 03.07 PMby nhouse

      sorry to say…. but i am glad it is not just me having problems with the sizes. thanks for the compliment, when it cause me so much stress, it helps.

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