Burda Style For people who sew
Description
So named because of the gold sequins that look like little pieces of oatmeal, and the oatmeal-colored knit…
I wanted to make a dress to go with this gold belt that I picked up at the thrift store. I chose a more neutral-colored knit to really showcase the belt, and tied it together with a piece of crochet lace applique that has gold sequins. The pattern was based off of McCall’s 6112, but since it’s such a simple pattern I didn’t bother buying it; I just sketched one based on my measurements and the pattern lineart. Putting on the applique was easier than I thought; I just sewed around the edges and then cut away the fabric underneath.
My favorite part of this dress (beside the lace) are the slits in the kimono sleeves; it makes for a nice drapey, breezy, comfy top.
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Feb 7, 2012, 03.44 AMby prairieponygirl
WOW! What a beautiful little dress. GReat job and I love that color!
Jan 16, 2012, 01.23 PMby libra-s
Just gorgeous!!!
Jan 16, 2012, 05.44 AMby smallone
wow the sum of this is so much more than its parts ….a lesson in how to bring a few simple ideas together for stunning effect. Nice job!!
Jan 15, 2012, 06.09 PMby Shona Roon
Love this! I’m thinking of dresses for my spring wardrobe and may do something similar. Looks so good on you!
Jan 15, 2012, 05.16 PMby bofa
beautiful!!!
Jan 15, 2012, 03.46 PMby aggelicat .)
full of grace!!
Jan 15, 2012, 10.01 AMby blueartisan
Beautiful job!
Jan 15, 2012, 08.28 AMby libbysharf
Very delicate and feminine, floaty and dreamy. love those sleeves.
Jan 15, 2012, 07.44 AMby tricksy
Great dress! I love the arm slits.
Jan 15, 2012, 03.26 AMby sadiemama
This is lovely.
Jan 15, 2012, 02.30 AMby schnui
This is a very pretty dress that looks so good on you. Well done.
Jan 14, 2012, 09.26 PMby lisa g
this is beautiful!
Jan 14, 2012, 08.17 PMby infinite-plus-one
Loving this!
Jan 14, 2012, 07.33 PMby Kasiorist
I adore the lace inset, it’s so cute but not too romantic (which I obviously don’t like). the fabric is gorgeous, too