Burda Style For people who sew
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When I saw the dress in the magazine it became number 1 in my wish list. The only problem was the level of difficulty that scared me. It took me some weeks to finish it, when I was near to giving up I just put it aside, waited 2 days and tried again and again.
Well, as far as the sewing proccess is concerned: the V-neckline is too deep for my taste, I made it some cm higher. The starbusts are so beautiful, but are the hell to work with.
Frankly speaking I am quite satisfied with the result, although it was a challenge for me.
I was finishing to hem the dress watching “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and my look is inspired by it.
Material Notes
Crep satin, invisible zipper
Difficulty
Novice
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Aug 27, 2012, 03.46 PMby Cristina Staicu
It looks so stylish and sexy :) Really like it and it suits you perfect xx
Feb 21, 2012, 09.40 PMby infinite-plus-one
wow, this looks incredibly well done and it looks fantastic on you!
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Feb 21, 2012, 09.47 PMby Redsonia
Thanks a lot!
Feb 20, 2012, 10.08 PMby Ri-Twenty
Lovely dress and… great picture!
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Feb 21, 2012, 09.47 PMby Redsonia
Thank you!
Feb 14, 2012, 05.04 PMby LilleLine
Great job! It fits you perfectly. Ever since I saw this pattern in the magazine I have been wanting to make it for my mother. I have more confident in this dress now that I have seen it looking good on a real person, not just on a model in a styled up fashion shoot from a flattering angle. You look amazing and that hard work most have been worth it, because you have yourself a beautiful and versitile dress there that will never go out of style.
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Feb 17, 2012, 07.17 PMby Redsonia
Dear LilleLine, thank you so much for your nice words.
Feb 21, 2012, 09.47 PMby Redsonia
LilleLine, thank you for the comment. You should absolutely make this dress, your mother will appreciate it.
Jan 11, 2012, 04.01 AMby lila-1
well you look fabulous and thanks for the helpful feedback on the pattern :) now i want to try it too!!
Dec 22, 2011, 12.47 AMby The Tropical Sewist
Oh my, serious kick ass! Such a good-looking dress.
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Dec 22, 2011, 09.43 AMby Redsonia
Thank you, The Tropical Sewist!
Dec 21, 2011, 05.43 PMby Timea Schmidt
Oh, this is amazing! I was looking at this pattern, but frankly I didn’t think it would look this good. You pull it off quite nicely. Stylish, elegant and so Holly Golightly! Worth whatever it took to finish it! Merry Christmas!
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Dec 21, 2011, 06.48 PMby Redsonia
Thank you timi55, Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Dec 21, 2011, 04.54 PMby LaraGa
I love love LOVE this dress!
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Dec 21, 2011, 06.47 PMby Redsonia
There is something special in it, I like the most starbust effect and V-neckline.
Dec 21, 2011, 04.33 PMby Lucha Suarez
Amazing!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!! you did such a great job!!!!! very inspiring!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dec 21, 2011, 06.46 PMby Redsonia
Thank you, Lucha Suarez!
Dec 21, 2011, 11.53 AMby Dibii
You look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also fell in love with this dress on BURDA november issue and now looking at you my passion is even more. My congratulations on your fight with your fear about difficulty level, you did great job!
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Dec 21, 2011, 12.27 PMby Redsonia
Dear Dibii, thank you very much!!!
Dec 21, 2011, 01.28 AMby applesofavalon
Wow! You are rocking that dress! You look great!
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Dec 21, 2011, 07.28 AMby Redsonia
applesofavalon, thanks a lot for leaving a comment!
Dec 20, 2011, 11.40 PMby schnui
You have done a very good job of sewing this beautiful dress, so congratulations. I am sure you have learnt a lot by making it and you must be very proud of it. I think it looks wonderful on you.
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Dec 21, 2011, 07.27 AMby Redsonia
Thank you so much, schnui!
Dec 20, 2011, 11.29 PMby LadyDanburry
The front gathers are so feminine and flattering! I love it.
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Dec 21, 2011, 07.27 AMby Redsonia
Thank you, LadyDanburry!
Dec 20, 2011, 10.45 PMby assets
Well done you look cool.
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Dec 20, 2011, 10.49 PMby Redsonia
Thank you a lot, assets!
Dec 20, 2011, 09.45 PMby sunnilj9
Oh it is a gem! I love the starburst effect, no matter how rotten it was to sew! Lovely! You look great in it too!
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Dec 20, 2011, 10.17 PMby Redsonia
Thank you for the nice comment sunnilj9!
Dec 20, 2011, 09.35 PMby sala22
This is so chic and elegant! You are so talented!
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Dec 20, 2011, 10.16 PMby Redsonia
Thank you, sala22!
Dec 20, 2011, 08.43 PMby mememe-1
Redsonia, I must tell you that you have really amazing style, followed by great sewing skills :)
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Dec 20, 2011, 09.00 PMby Redsonia
oh mememe-1, I am so pleased to hear this. But you exagerate about my skills – I bought my sewing machine September this year, although I followed sewing classes at school 15 years ago! Thank you so much.
Dec 20, 2011, 09.52 PMby mememe-1
This September??? I would have never guessed that… Then it’s even more impressive!
Dec 20, 2011, 07.12 PMby sewingfan1
Beautiful job and looks so stylish! I think you handled it right stopping and leaving it for a couple of days when you got frustrated rather than rushing it. I’ve just started trying to work that way and it’s much better for my nerves :-)
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Dec 20, 2011, 07.18 PMby Redsonia
Thank you, sewingfan1. This dress was a challenge to me as I have never tackled this range of difficulty. This project put me through to the next level.
Dec 20, 2011, 06.56 PMby mandan
Looks fantastic! Great job!
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Dec 20, 2011, 07.14 PMby Redsonia
Dear mandan, thank you so much!
Dec 20, 2011, 06.51 PMby G-A-
Loved that pattern too, and I agree the V-neckline was too deep. Yours looks fabulous, though.
Dec 20, 2011, 06.51 PMby G-A-
Loved that pattern too, and I agree the V-neckline was too deep. Yours looks fabulous, though.
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Dec 20, 2011, 07.14 PMby Redsonia
Thank you G-A-!!!
Dec 20, 2011, 06.48 PMby Delphine C.
This is sooooo pretty ! This dress definitely caught my eye in the november burda mag but the smallest size is 38, did you grade it down ?
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Dec 20, 2011, 07.14 PMby Redsonia
delphinette18, you are so kind! My Burda size is 40! And the only adjustment I made was to take 1 cm from the waist.
Dec 20, 2011, 06.25 PMby sarahmckee85
Love this dress!! Perfect for a party. Great job, your time was definitely worth it :-)
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Dec 20, 2011, 06.39 PMby Redsonia
Thank you, sarahmckee85!
Dec 20, 2011, 05.56 PMby lienepien
Nice! I liked this one to! I don’t know when to make! But yours looks also lovely! In the burda 12/2011 is also a nice dress I would like to make.. I think I will make that one first.. But now I see yours.. I have a nice purple satin..
Good dress for the coming Holidays!
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Dec 20, 2011, 06.01 PMby Redsonia
Dec 20, 2011, 05.48 PMby patti-r
You look Awesome, so does your dress, love your attention to details on your projects, fabric choices, fittings are all superb, they all have a great couture look!!
Happy Holidays to you and your family!!!
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Dec 20, 2011, 06.00 PMby Redsonia
Dear patti-r, thank you so much for nice words, I really appreciate!
Dec 20, 2011, 05.43 PMby mixtlii
I love that pattern, I really want to make one for myself too! You did a great job with yours it looks fantastic!
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Dec 20, 2011, 05.59 PMby Redsonia
Thank you, mixtlii. The pattern is really great, I had to make only small adjustments.