Burda Style For people who sew
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My first ever knit dress made by combining three patterns (bodice, sleeves, skirt) and adding a few extra bits of my own. Because I wasn’t sure of the fit I decided to use a basting stitch before getting out the overlocker. As a result the sewing process went smoothly and I ended up with a garment I love and enjoyed making (as opposed to my “knit nightmare”). As the blue was very blue and I don’t tend to wear all solid colours I added a little bird trim and made a sash to go with it.
Material Notes
Some kind of acrylic blend for the knit and spotlight cotton fat quarter.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jan 14, 2013, 04.08 AMby kidcaella
This made me start humming cole porters “lets do it”, which is sweet like this dress!
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Jan 20, 2013, 07.50 PMby nookie
Thanks. I really should update my studio. I have made a tonne of things and should document them now I have a decent camera and my own computer.
Jan 3, 2011, 01.49 PMby mwelland
Really beautiful! I love the detailing on the bodice, and the drape of the sleeves is perfect. Nice work!
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Jan 20, 2011, 01.53 AMby nookie
thanks. this is one of my favourite dresses.
Aug 24, 2010, 01.27 AMby olystyrene
This is a gorgeous dress! The colour, the cut and trims are all lovely!
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Aug 24, 2010, 10.38 AMby nookie
thank you. it’s nice when other people like your work
Aug 23, 2010, 12.04 PMby junespoon
ooo i love this!! soo cosy!! I’d love to make something similar
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Aug 24, 2010, 10.38 AMby nookie
it is cosy, just right for the end of winter
Aug 23, 2010, 09.51 AMby frankiesoup
This is so lovely! Really cheerful!
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Aug 24, 2010, 10.38 AMby nookie
thanks, i like cheeful
Aug 23, 2010, 08.22 AMby groovymama
Wow, it’s so beautiful!!
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Aug 24, 2010, 10.39 AMby nookie
thank you so much. i love so much of what you do.
Aug 23, 2010, 06.43 AMby Ruffles Gazebo
this is so cute. it looks fantastic on u and the trimming is so fun and gives it alot of personality! im curious, do u use a stretch overlocker? or does it work with a normal one?! thank you :)
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Aug 23, 2010, 07.21 AMby nookie
I use a janome overlocker that can be used for stretch and woven. For the hems and neckline I use my normal sewing machine, often with the twin needles.
Aug 23, 2010, 06.40 AMby sewella
Your dress is lovely! I love the trim/border/strip you added to accentuate the front in a bib-like way and the sash is a great detail! Great job!
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Aug 23, 2010, 07.22 AMby nookie
Thanks
Aug 23, 2010, 04.10 AMby flynnflynn
wow! this is just the sort of inspiration i’ve been looking for – thanks!
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Aug 23, 2010, 04.34 AMby nookie
thank you! It’s one of my favourites things that I’ve made. You’ve made my day.