Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Black jersey dress with a pretty plunging neckline and a nice drop-shaped hole in the back.
The fabric is really light so it’s perfect for summer.
Material Notes
Jersey (1m50 x 1m40)
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
- Season
- Summer
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Classic, Evening Wear
- Material
- Knits/Jersey
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May 28, 2012, 07.00 PMby lenorakepler
This dress is absolutely fantastic. Forgive me of this is a novice question but the front and back shoulder seams seem to be different widths: how do I line them up? Thank you and thank you for sharing this pattern.
Feb 11, 2012, 05.38 PMby Rhea Montpetit
I LOVE this dress, I am attempting to make it , but had a question about the pattern. I am unsure what you mean when you say the front pieces must cross at 7 cm and the back must cross at 4 cm. does this mean 7cm from the edge or from the middle?? Thanks!
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Feb 12, 2012, 05.06 PMby masty
This is neither from the edge nor from the middle. Its the distance on which the 2 pieces overlap.
So the end of each piece shall be 2 cm passed the middle for the back and 3,5 cm for the front.
I hope it is more clear.
Dec 23, 2011, 10.54 PMby lisbeth-s
Beautiful!!
Aug 21, 2011, 02.30 AMby kbobina
This is a beautiful design! I was able to download the pattern but the instructions are blank when I open the pdf, it just says “Instructions…” and shows the pictures, how may I get the full instructions? Thank you!
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Aug 21, 2011, 02.34 AMby kbobina
Just found it! For anyone else who missed it: click “get it now” and then download the file where it says “print pattern at home”, missed this important note from masty, my bad!
Aug 20, 2011, 01.50 PMby mary89
Hi. why I can’t see and print instructions of free download projects?
Jul 22, 2011, 10.16 AMby magisca
I really love this pattern! I have finished my dress this morning and it came out great. The pattern is exactly my size. Although i had some difficulties while sewing (and ripping off again…) i will redo this pattern. Thanks very much!!!
Jul 16, 2011, 06.32 AMby Shauna Chewning
I’m with you it’s super cute and I’m dying to give it a try but the directions confuse me too. Though it just might be i’m not that sewing savvy.
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Jul 18, 2011, 06.43 PMby masty
I’m really sorry if my instructions are not clear. Could you tell me which part you don’t understand? I’ll try to help. You can send me a private message if you want.
Aug 5, 2011, 05.51 PMby Shauna Chewning
It took me a bit of looking at the pieces but I’d figured it out. I don’t know why but looking at them and the instructions had me confused. But i was able to make a dress that i love, and i even made one for my 2 year old daughter. just added fabric to the low neckline it looks great thanks for the great pattern.
Mar 15, 2012, 01.51 AMby Molly Hafeman
I had a really hard time with the pattern and directions, and I am pretty good at sewing. Its not just you!
Jun 29, 2011, 08.23 PMby noe106
I love the dress is very cute. I do not understand the pattern and instructions. is very clear .. anyone can help me?
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Jul 18, 2011, 06.44 PMby masty
I think I can :) Tell me which part you don’t understand and I’ll try to make it clearer.
Apr 10, 2011, 12.35 PMby Aliiume
Hi there, I love the dress and am attempting to make it this afternoon. I have all of my cutouts ready. But I am really confused as to where 2C goes. I don’t know where it fits in or what its supposed to be attached to. Any ideas???
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May 29, 2011, 09.45 AMby Senja Ukkonen
I’m having the same problem! Any ideas?
Jul 18, 2011, 06.41 PMby masty
Sorry for the late answer… and the poor instructions.
The “2c” marks on the pattern have no real use. I put them at first because I was not sure where I was going to place the different piece. I should have deleted them.
The important parts are “2b” and “2d”.
Sep 26, 2012, 01.57 PMby LazyAvocado
I’m not sure how to get in on this, but if 2C isn’t important, does the pattern end at 2B and 2D? And where is the fold?
Dec 1, 2010, 10.34 PMby soulinfusion
well done, very pretty and super cute.
Nov 14, 2010, 07.23 PMby flanface
Thank you for the pattern! It was only my second attempt at dressmaking, but it turned out really well. :-)
Aug 17, 2010, 10.05 PMby fabled
This was a great project! Im pretty new to sewing so it was a learn as I go kind of operation, I did get confused a bit at the oval in the back and how to sew the two backs together, but in the end I used a cute little snap to do the job ;)
I love the style and I think the neckline is very flattering. Thanks!
Aug 8, 2010, 03.15 PMby lauragarcia
This is so cute ! i love it !gonna make it too!
Aug 3, 2010, 10.05 PMby noleime
I adore it! Going to get fabric as soon as I can and make this :D
Jul 29, 2010, 02.30 PMby BlancheOfArts
Oh, I love it! I should make this one… thnx! :)
Jul 28, 2010, 07.39 PMby lizah
wow, this dress is gorgerous!
Jul 28, 2010, 05.17 AMby jodieclark
I LOVE this. Thank you.
Jul 26, 2010, 08.28 PMby Tara McMahan
Beautiful dress!
Jul 26, 2010, 05.12 PMby smallone
hello yes ditto to all thank you for the pattern…. this is a lovely dress and it is very generous of you. as it happens its in my size too…. :) but maybe there is someone out there in Burdastyle land who can grade it for those for which it is not.
Jul 26, 2010, 03.40 PMby nehmah
Good morning Masty; Thanks for the Sunny Top pattern instructions. While the dress is quite stylish, the neckline does plunge a tad too much for worship service. ;-) Your instructions were easy to follow, and a photo is always helpful. Cordially, Nehmah
Jul 26, 2010, 01.04 PMby feetyjammies
I really like this dress! Great job and thank you for sharing!
Jul 26, 2010, 11.57 AMby bussey
Wonderful!!! And so near to my size…. getting the pattern at once! Thank you a lot!
Jul 26, 2010, 08.42 AMby anajan
Gorgeous!
Jul 26, 2010, 05.08 AMby magdamagda
a lovely appearance! you pulled it great!
Jul 26, 2010, 02.58 AMby quixoticpixels
Wow, that turned out really great!
Jul 25, 2010, 08.53 PMby laura oprea
Beautiful dress. Loveee the neckline!!!
Jul 25, 2010, 08.34 PMby sokkenmonster
I love the shape of the neckline! And since your pattern is just my size, I might even make one myself :), thanks!
Jul 25, 2010, 06.52 PMby violetsky
Wow I love this, I’ll have to see if I can alter the pattern to fit me.
Jul 25, 2010, 06.44 PMby masty
It is only size 36-38. I don’t know how to make muulti size patterns yet…
Jul 25, 2010, 06.11 PMby mitmit
A really lovely dress! :-) What size is the pattern? Multi or? :-)