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I saw this pattern and I just had to buy it. The dress looked beautiful in the picture in the print fabric. I thought that the dress would do well to colour block as well but I was not so brave. I went with a reversable satin fabric to create a look that allowed the side inserts to stand out without the colour blocking……I’ll call it reverse blocking!
This was my first time working with a more complex burda pattern; it was easy to follow through with. I did not use lining on the dress so I did not follow the instructions too closely.
I am quite tall so I printed the pattern 10% bigger than the actual size. The test square measured 12 cm instead of 11 cm. This allowed for length adjustments to the bodice and skirt I needed. I then cut the pattern to the size that worked out for me which happened to be the smallest size. I took off an inch at the neckline and tapered it nicely to the shoulders because I have a smaller bust. This prevents the dress from falling off my shoulders. The back V turned out a little bit deeper due to my adjustments but I like it! I’m not too fond of exposed zippers so I used an invisible zip.
This pattern gives a nice modern vintage looking dress.
Material Notes
The fabric is a sort of rough polyester satin that’s quite heavy and thick. It looks lovely and was easy to sew.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Mar 13, 2013, 11.17 AMby squirrellypoo
I’m about to make this in a satin, too, and I love the idea of reversing the satin for a few of the sections and playing with the textures! thanks for the idea!!
Sep 27, 2012, 02.08 PMby chula123
this is amazing ! Love the colour and your “reverse blocking” really worked, as a matter of fact I prefer your fabric choice, less overpowering and very classy ! Well done !!
Sep 25, 2012, 06.02 PMby soozy
This dress looks great on you. The colour and the idea with your reverse blocking is awesome!
Sep 25, 2012, 07.07 AMby Sylvia Romano
This dress is amazing! Great job!
Sep 25, 2012, 06.44 AMby janene
Oh yes! Amaaaazing dress! :-)
Sep 25, 2012, 02.00 AMby ariation
Thanks very much u guys!
Sep 24, 2012, 11.09 PMby schnui
This looks wonderful in a plain satin fabric. Well done .
Sep 24, 2012, 05.16 PMby Mary Athey
oh ny my my!! this is stunning i love your colour and fabric choice fab xx
Sep 24, 2012, 03.23 PMby zoaki
wow! This dress is on my to-do list as well, yours is very classy!