Burda Style For people who sew
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Last December was a very busy month for me with the release of my new book, BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern, just around the corner and many events to attend. I wanted to make an outfit for each of my book signings and book launch parties. I worked very hard on the book in the last year and a half and was ready to celebrate!
This turquoise metallic brocade dress with floral specks of peach, rose, gold, violet, and lush greens is my absolute favorite of the four garments I made. It is a variation of the Elizabeth Gathered-Waist Dress I designed for the book. The silhouette is so fun and playful – a staple from my very own wardrobe – and was perfect for my confetti-themed New York book launch party at 3rd Ward, where I also teach sewing classes. (Check out the last two party photos shot by the talented Liz Clayman from our fun night in Brooklyn last month.) I also photographed my project at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Chinese Garden Court.
In my variation, I made large pleats on the skirt as opposed to gathering the waistline. (That would be a total killer on this beautiful brocade, causing it to fray.) I also used a center back zipper, shortened the hemline, and made slight fit adjustments to the bodice. For a cleaner finish, I did a blind hem stitch on the hem. Stay tuned to see the other three party dresses I made!
Material Notes
Metallic brocade, 24" invisible zipper, coordinating thread
Difficulty
Intermediate
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- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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- Women
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- Dress
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- Classic, Evening Wear, Romantic, Vintage
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Jan 11, 2013, 01.44 PMby tejka
wow.stunning dress.
Jan 10, 2013, 05.58 PMby lesyoung
great dress
i love the colors of the dress and your shoes
my family and i attended your book signing party at Britex in san francisco
i was very impressed
i hope your write another book
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Jan 28, 2013, 08.53 AMby Jamie Lau
Thanks so much!
Jan 10, 2013, 05.00 PMby daughterfish
Jaime! This is beautiful! Love the brocade:)
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Jan 28, 2013, 08.53 AMby Jamie Lau
Thanks, Christine!
Jan 10, 2013, 06.48 AMby kamala k
This fabric is shiny, attractive and well fitting.
Jan 10, 2013, 06.48 AMby kamala k
This fabric is shiny, attractive and well fitting
Jan 9, 2013, 10.23 PMby Ruth Meiland
Great dress and fabric looks amaizing!
Jan 9, 2013, 06.33 PMby Mtetar
Very nice dress by you again, Jamie! As always you do very nice work with your sewing projects. Thanks for always sharing. http://projectsbyMtetar.wordpress.com
Jan 9, 2013, 05.23 PMby SassyT
Absolutely Stunning! threadnoir.blogspot.com
Jan 9, 2013, 04.56 PMby calafia110
The project is so incredibly beautiful that it makes me want to leave work immediately and run to the nearest fabric store for a huge amount of brocade! I love this so much! Nice job!!! I can’t wait to see the rest of your dresses.
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Jan 10, 2013, 12.43 AMby Jamie Lau
Thanks so much for such a nice compliment! Metallic brocade is amazing and I’ll be posting another project made in a copper metallic brocade soon!
Jan 9, 2013, 04.50 PMby libra-s
Such a pretty dress! the fabric is gorgeous and the fitting is great!
Jan 9, 2013, 04.21 PMby tufolina
Perfect!!!
Jan 9, 2013, 12.42 PMby misumihaela
lovely great fabrick!
Jan 9, 2013, 12.42 PMby misumihaela
lovely great fabrick!
Jan 9, 2013, 12.04 PMby razieh khlili
hi.bravoooooI hope you are more for successful.
Jan 9, 2013, 10.09 AMby iheartfabric
Gorgeous Dress I love the fabric!!
Jan 8, 2013, 10.21 PMby nouvellegamine
this is lovely! The fabric is to die for!
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Jan 9, 2013, 12.50 AMby Jamie Lau
Thanks, Betty! I’m obsessed with brocade as of late!
Jan 8, 2013, 09.35 PMby Mary Athey
Congrats on the book!! The dress is simply gorgeous. I love your fabric and the blue dress behind you.s amazing as well x
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Jan 9, 2013, 12.50 AMby Jamie Lau
Thank you, Mary! I love the blue dress from the book, too!
Jan 8, 2013, 08.59 PMby tigger0580
Hello Jamie, the dress with its flashy light turquoise is very nice. It fits you very well…
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Jan 8, 2013, 09.00 PMby Jamie Lau
Thank you! I look forward to wearing it again on another occasion!