Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Easy peasy Anda! I didn’t even include the elastic casing, just used a belt to cinch the waist. Since the dress was so simple, I figured that it was the perfect way to showcase a busy floral print like this one. I wanted to use a fabric with nice drape, so chose this polyester spandex knit because it worked with my budget. Only problem is, it doesn’t breath well which isn’t too pleasant on a hot day! (Next time, I’ll use an all natural fabric that breathes and is more eco-friendly.) Overall though, very happy with the fit and simplicity of the project.
Material Notes
Polyester spandex knit.
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Aug 16, 2008, 08.15 AMby lostinspace
I would love to be able to make it with my eyes closed :-( it is my first project, I have selected and cut the fabric, only now as front and back are different shapes, I don’t know where to start sewing them together? Do you know any tutorials or how to’s on piecing a front and back together?…
Dress looks great, so I am not giving up! :-)
Jul 20, 2008, 06.21 AMby DreIsMyName
So pretty!! This is such a nice interpretation of this pattern. I love that print and the fit is great. I want to make one now!!
Jul 16, 2008, 05.45 AMby Sarah2
This is just SO beautiful!
Jul 6, 2008, 05.19 AMby Simka
stunning how much difference a good fabric can make – this dress does not look like anda.
Looks really great.
Jun 21, 2008, 04.43 PMby yaintime21
i love that print!
May 12, 2008, 03.09 PMby anniestitches
love the fabric and the way that you styled it with that great belt.
May 8, 2008, 02.41 AMby elenasebastopol
I love the pattern of the fabric, this dress look so flattering on you! And thank you for the kind comments about my anda
May 6, 2008, 11.29 AMby CarotteSauvage
I really like what you did with the anda pattern! Your cereations are very impressive in general!
May 6, 2008, 06.29 AMby LYBU
I love your version of Anda. It looks so different and much better than the original one. Anyway, the colours love you.
May 2, 2008, 02.34 PMby sonnenblume25
Great!!!
May 2, 2008, 01.11 AMby mysko
I fell in love with this dress:-) great pattern, great idea. Another good job
May 1, 2008, 02.33 PMby maya511
thanks all! i’m very flattered! but this was so easy, i’m sure you could all make this with your eyes closed. for those who asked, i got this particular fabric from fabrics.com.
May 1, 2008, 09.17 AMby Mirela
Perfect pattern for a big print! Anda looks so much better with this fabric! And I bet it was quick to make too, Love it!
May 1, 2008, 06.25 AMby MarmotaB
I cannot say I never liked Anda, but now I love it! Goes straight into to-do list. If I find a fabric that is as interesting as your and matches my personality… This one seems to perfectly match yours!
May 1, 2008, 04.21 AMby lauriana
Like JJ, I never liked Anda, but I really like yours. Great fabric choice! I might just try and immitate it…
May 1, 2008, 12.35 AMby Miss_B
This one is fabulous. Where do you get such awesome fabrics?
Apr 30, 2008, 07.16 PMby JJ1
I never like this pattern before but I like your dress.
Next time you go fabric shopping, take me.
Apr 30, 2008, 06.48 PMby myra_lee
This looks tres chic in this fabric. Well done! It’s really stunning and I love your belt too.
Apr 30, 2008, 06.03 PMby oonaballoona
i knew this was yours before i even scrolled over the picture— it is perfect!
Apr 30, 2008, 06.01 PMby sunnyb64
Love the print— it gives the dress a very mod 60’s feel!
Apr 30, 2008, 01.17 PMby adgentry
This is beautiful!! I love the Anda – it’s the perfect pattern for a big bold print.
Apr 30, 2008, 01.06 PMby Eleo.m
very nice!i like this simple dress,,i’m just waiting to find my inspiration to make one for me;)!!!good choice for the fabric!!
Apr 30, 2008, 01.03 PMby fashion1
Your Anda is fab! Great fabric and awesome fit. Together with the belt a pretty outfit!
Apr 30, 2008, 12.09 PMby Polychromatin
Wow, great fabric for this pattern! You’re making me think of something … I have also some fabric with big print. And just wanted to say that I already recognize a creation of yours by the preview-photo on the creation-list! Great photos! :)
You did some alterations, didn’t you? The sleeves are cool…
Apr 30, 2008, 11.52 AMby Kasia26
Your print works so well with the simple Anda, looks great!