Burda Style For people who sew
Description
A wearable muslin of the elisalex dress. I extremely like the shape of the dress, I think it’s very feminine and flattering. The fablric is some poly brocade that retains the shape of the pleats very well. I made some pattern alterations (I lengthened the bodice by 5/8’’, I made a 1/2’’ forward shoulder alteration and I created a back dart in order to reduce some gaping at the back neckline) but more are needed (see wrinkles at the back and the sleeves- at the moment I have no idea how to fix these but I’ll do some homework until the next project) . I also shortened the dress-considerably. Overall I am very happy with the result and I have started planning the next one!
Difficulty
Intermediate
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May 26, 2013, 11.41 AMby liliv-1
I love this pattern very much and the shape is very flattering on you!
May 24, 2013, 05.41 AMby Leon Close
I like this style.
May 21, 2013, 01.48 PMby claudialidia
Lovely dress and look very classy on you :)
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May 22, 2013, 08.19 AMby eirenep
Thank you for your kind words!
May 21, 2013, 12.32 PMby leokadia
Ein sehr schmeichelndes und elegantes Kleid, es steht dir ausgezeichnet! Und ich bin auf das nächste Kleid gespannt!
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May 22, 2013, 08.17 AMby eirenep
Vielen Dank!
May 19, 2013, 07.04 PMby annie-s-1
Lovely dress and so elegant on you. Can’t wait to see your next project.
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May 22, 2013, 08.20 AMby eirenep
Thank you for your appreciation.
May 18, 2013, 01.36 PMby flowergirl22
it does look stunning,, it helps to be petite like you are,, nice pattern. well done
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May 19, 2013, 06.40 PMby eirenep
Thank you very much- it is a pattern worth trying…