Burda Style For people who sew
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So I’ve been taking some time to actually read about sewing and study the finer side of the craft. Mainly reading the “Readers Digest Complete Guide to Sewing”, and Gertie’s new blog for better sewing. I’ve learnt some really neat things and stuff that I wish I knew years ago
I normally rush into projects and get really excited and then screw up. This fabric was not one I wanted to screw up on. It cost me a pretty penny ($38 per/m!) and I only got just enough so there was no way this was becoming a scrapheap reject.
When I first made this dress it ended up being a lumpy jug of yellow custard of a dress and I was determined to correct it!
So with my new found confidence I bravely changed the side darts and added darts at the back. Not a big deal really I suppose…
And I took the time to use the different sewing machine feet and over-casted every edge and then blind hemmed the bottom and sleeves. I also fitted the shoulders better so that they fit more at the upper arm and then flare out slightly at the elbow.
It’s fun to learn and use new techniques!
see more at my blog Sewing The 60s
Material Notes
Super drapey Silk Lycra blend from The fabric Store – No lining needed!
Difficulty
Novice
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Jan 31, 2013, 05.01 AMby adrie00
Amazing dress — it looks perfect on you.
Jan 9, 2013, 10.34 AMby leokadia
tolle farbe, tolles kleid. farbe emerald, top für 2013!!
Jan 8, 2013, 08.39 PMby MaycieAfterFive
Beautiful dress! That emerald green color looks really pretty.
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Jan 9, 2013, 04.08 AMby alekat
Thank you!
Jan 1, 2013, 03.37 PMby rebeccawip
CUTE!!!!!!!! and it looks super adorable on you! great choice of fabric and color . love love love everything about this.
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Jan 2, 2013, 12.40 PMby alekat
Thanks!! i love it too!
Dec 31, 2012, 01.54 PMby infinite-plus-one
Love it (: that color is beautiful :)
Dec 30, 2012, 07.00 PMby cathysews
Hello….its a beautiful dress and you spurred me on to have a go at blind hemming. And its worked…I was avoiding the hem on a wool coat I’m making( nearly finished), I dug out my machine instructions and did it, so cheers. !
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Dec 30, 2012, 10.40 PMby alekat
Oh good on you! I seriously had neglected my machines booklet and then I read it and thought “omg my machine can do all this??”
Cant wait to see your coat!
Dec 30, 2012, 05.12 PMby Pharmasewing
Cool dress!! Love the green color and the fit came out great! :)
Dec 30, 2012, 12.28 AMby mwelland
Love it! It looks so cute on you!
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Dec 30, 2012, 02.22 AMby alekat
Thanks!
Dec 29, 2012, 07.12 PMby Mary Athey
This is fab on you and the colour of the dress is gorgeous!! Its to be the colour of 2013 x
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Dec 30, 2012, 02.22 AMby alekat
Really? ive loved this colour for years. maybe ill be on trend for once!
Dec 30, 2012, 09.12 AMby Mary Athey
Well that.ll make two of.us.on.opposite sides of the world lol. My favourite colours.emerald green so.its appropiate im irish lol. According.to.a few blogs and.fashion mags green is the colour to be seen in xx
Dec 30, 2012, 10.27 AMby alekat
Awesome!
Dec 29, 2012, 06.10 PMby byrdiesews
This is beautiful! Love the color and the mod look!
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Dec 30, 2012, 02.22 AMby alekat
Thanks!
Dec 29, 2012, 04.57 PMby MinaC
i adore this!!
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Dec 30, 2012, 02.23 AMby alekat
Thanks!! =D
Dec 29, 2012, 12.57 PMby kess
Beautiful! Love this color on your complexion! I’m proud of you trying to improve your sewing skills!
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Dec 29, 2012, 01.00 PMby alekat
Oh thanks! I decided if I’m going to spend money on nice fabric it better do things properly!