Description
I love a simple fitted dress and I can’t get enough of floral prints.
This is what I am wearing for out family Christmas.
The pattern had a lot of fitting issues. I had to take it in under the arms/aide seams of the bodice and at the hips and fiddle with the straps a lot. I never enjoy that aspect of sewing but it was worth it in the long run.
The dress is fully lined which gives it a nicer finish.
To find out more go to my blog!
Material Notes
Cotton. It is a interesting weave. Its soft and frays a lot. I can’t recall the name of the fabric. At the time this fabric was about $16.95 per meter from spotlight.
Pattern used: Butterick 5601
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Mar 5, 2014, 02.08 PMby Jelena Mitic
From all the pictures I can see you are a pattern lover :) All the works are super good, I really like what you do. All the best!
Mar 5, 2014, 05.31 AMby Mokara
What a gorgeous dress! Unlike you I’m not a big fan of floral prints but seeing this on you I may be converted :))
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Mar 5, 2014, 05.39 AMby bernieandi
Wow thank you! :)
Jan 5, 2012, 03.01 PMby baka-pepica
great great!!!
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Jan 6, 2012, 12.12 PMby bernieandi
Thanks a lot.
Dec 26, 2011, 02.07 PMby Seeks Corey
Looks great! Well-fitted and festive.
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Dec 27, 2011, 12.59 AMby bernieandi
Thank you!!
Dec 25, 2011, 10.15 AMby mixtlii
Oh that dress is so cute! I love the big straps, the back, and the print! Congratulations!
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Dec 25, 2011, 11.17 AMby bernieandi
Thanks :-) I’m glad you like it.
Dec 24, 2011, 08.16 PMby prettysweet
This is super cute!
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Dec 25, 2011, 12.26 AMby bernieandi
Thank you :-)
Dec 24, 2011, 04.32 PMby LaraGa
Great dress! I just got this pattern for myself, so I’m glad I know what issues to expect from it.
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Dec 25, 2011, 12.26 AMby bernieandi
Thanks…
Cool. I guess I may not be being totally fair since my fitting issues may be specific to me but they could have been more clear about the strap positioning.
Dec 24, 2011, 06.14 AMby deChez
Very nice…so versatile…you can dress it up or down. I have the same types of fitting issues with strappy tops or dresses, so I know your frustration. Your persistence was well worth it though, the dress looks great.
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Dec 25, 2011, 12.24 AMby bernieandi
Thank you! I’m glad I am not the only one!
Dec 24, 2011, 05.50 AMby schnui
Your dress is absolutely beautiful and you look gorgeous in it!! As you know I love florals too and your fabric is lovely.I too have fitting issues with strappy dresses and many years ago I discovered that I am short from the bustline to the neck. It could be worth your while to do your exact measurements to a Burda measurement model. It has saved me many hours of frustration. So when I make a Burda pattern up from a magazine or even cut out a commercial pattern I have to reduce the shoulder depth and re-cut the neckline. It doesn’t take long. Have a very Merry Christmas.
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Dec 25, 2011, 12.22 AMby bernieandi
Thank you :-)
That is a good idea. I have always wanted to understand how my figure differs and be able to make the appropriate adjustments straight away.
Merry Christmas to you too and floral fabrics forever!