Burda Style For people who sew
Description
My adaptation of Anda for the mini-challenge.
I shaved a couple of inches off the waist and and added darts to the bust and back for a more fitted look.
When cutting the back, I added a 5/8" seam allowance down the middle and cut the back into two equal pieces.
To accommodate the new body shape, I added a zipper to the back and some buttons and bias tape loops for flair.
I trimmed an inch off the collar to make it more of a boat-neck and added some decorative stitching in lieu of the bias tape.
I shortened the hem by several inches and added a 3" wide yellow band, with matching smaller yellow bands at the sleeves.
Last, but not least, I hand-embroidered a grass motif on the lower left front side of the dress.
Material Notes
Green and yellow broadcloth, 14" zipper, 3 yellow plastic buttons, and thread.
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Aug 5, 2008, 12.18 PMby coisasfugidias
lovely!
Jul 29, 2008, 08.56 AMby rebexy
awesome! do you think i could add front darts without having to add a zipper? i’ve got pieces cut for the anda, and now trying to figure out how i want to alter without getting too crazy…
Jul 29, 2008, 07.33 AMby CarotteSauvage
Waow, puts you in a good mood straight away!
Jul 28, 2008, 11.56 AMby Mirela
Cute Green and Yellow! I like the embroidered part a lot, and the fit too, the darts make me like Anda now…
Jul 28, 2008, 03.52 AMby nicola82
I love the colour combo, suits you perfectly!
Jul 28, 2008, 01.12 AMby LYBU
I like your Anda. Nice color’s.It fits you perfect
Jul 27, 2008, 09.20 PMby DJeatsflesh
Your Anda dress actually makes me like the pattern! This is so very cute, I want one! Great job, it looks so great on you!