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My graduation dress. A wopping 10 months after the event. Its from Burda magazine issue 12/08, Dress 130 (the extra pattern one). I used no imagination whatsoever and copied the colours directly from the magazine. I made no actual changes to the design either. The only thing I did do was fiddle about with the back fastening, so that I didn’t have a patch of back on show – I lengthened the bottom of the under flap(?) and put a hook and eye on there too. I still have terrible trouble with the top flap(!?) gaping, but really I don’t know what to do about that! Perhaps the button needs shifting over a few cm. Not sure.
Anyway, its very form fitting – I can’t help but wiggle when I wear it! And while tight, it’s not particularly constricting to wear. The top is white georgette (chiffon was too see through) and the skirt is sort of heavy weight almost waffle-ish material (i.e. it’s not smooth), although you could definitely make it more classy and decadent by using silk for the bodice. I lined it too, can’t remember if it told me to or not, but I did, as I do with most things.
More info on my website Craftylittlebreville
Material Notes
Georgette, mysterious waffly polyester stuff (?), lining
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Jul 7, 2010, 11.39 AMby libbysharf
I made this one too, and went through all the problems that you mentioned. The fabric I bought was too sheer so I ended up going with a tight top underneath, the back was a mess, and it took me a while to fix it. Yours is really beautiful, and fits you well!
May 3, 2010, 09.03 PMby latulipenoire
Perfect! This was my first burda project and it’s still my favorite.
May 3, 2010, 10.54 AMby kelerabeus
Oh, I remember this Burda issue and this dress! I was always like: I’m so gonna make this, but I never did :( Yours look great, hope you’ll have good time wearing it!
May 3, 2010, 03.49 AMby pink-cornelia
looks great, your legs look so long with that dress.
May 2, 2010, 08.03 PMby frkbustad
I like the look of this (and sometimes no alterations are the best?), and think it looks great on you! I have to check whether I have this pattern or not… :)