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the flower embellishment was actually the result of a happy accident. while i was using pinking shears on the seam allowance, i accidentally cut a hole in my garment! so my clever sister-in-law suggested i make a little layered flower with some scrap material to cover the patched hole and i really love the result!
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May 6, 2008, 02.55 PMby smvphotography
i’ve had that pattern in my to do pile for a long time. your version is beautiful, i think i have to move it up on my list…
Apr 18, 2008, 09.22 AMby maya511
cicaktoes — thanks for the comment! as for your question, i didn’t find that it ran large. i used my normal burda size and it fits perfectly.
reneebeth — yes, i like to use pinking shears on unfinished seam allowance edges to prevent fraying.
Apr 17, 2008, 05.01 PMby calicocouture
I love it! The blue with the flower print is striking. I like the “mistake” it adds a nice touch.
Apr 17, 2008, 04.16 PMby oonaballoona
what a brilliant mistake! i would’ve sworn you planned it. your desira is beautiful, and the fabric looks so comfy.
Apr 17, 2008, 02.41 PMby Enero
Cute!
Apr 17, 2008, 12.38 PMby Eleo.m
very nice job!!,,and i like the pink fabric!
Apr 17, 2008, 12.31 PMby ReneeBeth
I like the flower too, and the color combination is one that I wouldn’t have thought to put together but works very well! I’m curious—why were you using pinking shears in the seam allowance? does it keep the fabric from fraying?
Apr 17, 2008, 12.15 PMby cicaktoes
Wow I love your Desira! I’m about to start my own, and I love the constrast in color you used. One question – did you find that the pattern ran large? (did you use a smaller Burda size for this blouse than your normal Burda size?)