Burda Style For people who sew
Gertie's Book for Better Sewing "Sultry Sheath"
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Description
I bought this book a while back but finally got around to making something with it. I had a lot of fun, and I recommend checking out the book if you like 40s and 50s fashion or learning interesting construction techniques.
If you’re interested in reading more about how I made it please check out my blog post: here
Material Notes
Double gauze Cotton
Difficulty
Intermediate
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May 12, 2013, 09.05 PMby frkbustad
It looks so gorgeous and well fitted! Great work! I love your happy (and proud) smile ;)
May 11, 2013, 04.25 PMby claudinka
Wow, that Looks great! I have the book, too, and I also think it has a lot of very nice patterns in it.
May 10, 2013, 08.09 PMby sleepy-dumpling
Such a lovely dress. It fits you like a glove! Really pretty fabric.
May 10, 2013, 05.49 PMby liliv-1
It’ s so sweet!
May 10, 2013, 01.03 PMby cris orange
pretty dress!
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May 10, 2013, 04.29 PMby Laurel CJ
Thanks :)
May 10, 2013, 11.57 AMby iamsupermom
Very cute
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May 10, 2013, 04.29 PMby Laurel CJ
Thank you :)
May 10, 2013, 11.23 AMby tejka
lovely!!
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May 10, 2013, 04.29 PMby Laurel CJ
Thanks!
May 10, 2013, 09.50 AMby Helguchi
This dress is one of my favourites from Gertie’s book and the fabric you used is very nice gives a romantic touch to your garment. It’s a beautiful dress. I recently got Gertie’s book though I haven’t had yet the chance to try any of the patterns but seeing your great result makes want give it a try right away.
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May 10, 2013, 04.30 PMby Laurel CJ
Do it! Isn’t the book great? I want to make so many of the projects!
May 10, 2013, 07.27 AMby futurette
Oh my, this is lovely! What a creative fabric choice, really modernizes the look. I’m a big fan of this book, and thank you for the inspiration to make up a few more patterns from it!
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May 10, 2013, 04.32 PMby Laurel CJ
Thanks! I was glad to finally find a pattern I liked enough to use the fabric (which I’ve been holding onto for a while). Have fun and good luck with sewing your gertie patterns :)