Burda Style For people who sew
Description
This is based on one of my new favorite patterns, (Very Easy) Vogue 8615. The pattern allowed me try to recreate two silhouette that I love: the first one is the white Giambattisa Valli dress Diane Kruger wore to the “Poure Elle” premier in Paris , and the second is the unforgettable open back dress Marilyn Monroe wore in the famous Last Sitting, by Bert Stern. I am aware that there is a long way to go towards perfection, but for a first try at a fully lined, wool, tailored garment (with sleeves!) I am pretty happy.
More pictures and details here – http://thehomeblues.blogspot.co.il/2012/12/strike-pose-vogue-8615.html
and here- http://thehomeblues.blogspot.co.il/2012/12/the-making-of-vogue-8615.html .
Material Notes
Wool mix, Rayon for the lining, petersham ribbon, horsehair
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Dec 14, 2012, 10.09 PMby Kim Mullins
lovely job! i have tried to make this dress twice now no matter what i do to make it fit me i end up looking like a farmers wife, you however look stunning! (i gave up and threw the whole lot away in the end).
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Dec 16, 2012, 07.36 PMby Milena Bella
Thank you Kim:) I actually checked the flat measurements, and decided to go for an A cup version (although I am a B and sometimes even a C). Apparently some patterns have too much ease, and this style has to be close fitted.
Dec 14, 2012, 02.08 AMby Vanessa Velasquez
Lovely dress, lovely name same as my daugther ; P
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Dec 14, 2012, 11.10 AMby Milena Bella
Thank you Vanessa:) If I was right about the girl, she is the sweetest little bug. And I have a relative with your family name, from Cuba originally. How about that? :)
Dec 13, 2012, 10.38 PMby Mary Athey
Fab dress and.its lovely on you x
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Dec 14, 2012, 11.03 AMby Milena Bella
Thank you Mary! You look so festive in the picture, really great mood maker!
Dec 13, 2012, 05.04 PMby khatsu
Love your dress and photos and gorgeous blog!
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Dec 13, 2012, 09.02 PMby Milena Bella
thank you! :))