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This is my Christmas Birthday dress.
Made with lilac and silver brocade which was given to me by my sister for my birthday back in July. I made it in time to wear to the family party on boxing day. When I saw the seamed dress in Burda 08/2012 I knew that it was the pattern to make. I omitted the centre front seam as I didn’t want to disrupt the pattern too much. I used the reverse of the fabric for contrast on the shoulders. I also shortened the skirt by about 2 inches. However the tall size works really well as I have a long torso – Mental Note, lengthen all Burda standard sizes!
I fully lined the bodice and interlined and lined the skirt. I graded from a 72 top and waist to a 76 hip.
I have just enough fabric left to make a short bolero style jacket.
Material Notes
Brocade
Lining
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jan 5, 2013, 08.51 PMby ritsel
beautifull! do you have more detailed pictures?
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Jan 6, 2013, 05.35 PMby Claire Cooper
not yet, A friend has borrowed my good camera. When I get it back i’ll post some.
Jan 2, 2013, 04.56 PMby Irene Jones - Arias
Beautiful dress, impeccable sewing. You look wonderful!
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Jan 6, 2013, 05.35 PMby Claire Cooper
Thank you
Dec 31, 2012, 01.08 PMby dokucug
Absolutely gorgeous!
Dec 31, 2012, 02.36 AMby jkaori
Fantastic! The dress style really showcases the fabric — and the shoes are just perfect. I hope you had a wonderful birthday!
Dec 30, 2012, 10.03 PMby mskelly
Very stylish love the shoes too, I’ve been inspired by this I have a New Look pattern that’s kinda like this dress that I have not used. Great job thanks for posting!
Dec 30, 2012, 09.17 PMby Mary Athey
Totally fab dress. The.fabric and style are lovely on you x
Dec 30, 2012, 07.02 PMby cathysews
Gorgeous dress…looks fab on you.
Dec 30, 2012, 05.11 PMby Pharmasewing
Gorgeous fabric and elegant dress!!