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Bonjour Burdastylians!
My degree at uni always has great costume parties, and until last week I’ve always hired a costume for ~$50. I am so proud to have made my costume and that it totally turned out how I’d wanted! I chose Fatina for its simplicity (I wanted to be able to make this in 2 sewing sessions) and i love it! I chose version A but made my own peter pan collar to suit the costume. Madeline was one of my favourite childrens shows when I was young. I had lots of fun wearing it and everyone knew what I was :)
This costume only cost me the pattern cost! Free material from a box my friend donated me, and I used my friends old school hat. I definitely recommend this pattern as quick and simple that has many possibilities to allow personalisation.
I used baking paper to ‘design’ the collar and it’s really inspired me to use that paper in the future to change things a lot more. One more step in the way of having the skills to be pattern free :D
je l’aime!
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
- Season
- Spring, Summer
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Casual, Classic, Preppy
- Material
- Cotton, Other
Credits
- Pattern
Fatina
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Jun 6, 2011, 04.35 PMby emmyjane
Love this dress xx I really like the shade of blue you used <3
Apr 7, 2011, 06.01 AMby meegie-moo
Congrats on being featured!!! Your costume is cute and u look great :-)
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Apr 9, 2011, 04.55 AMby hannnc
Aww thank you, I have such limited internet here while away from home so i can’t check Burda daily. But your comment came up in my email notifications so I rushed on here – so happy and amazed to be on the front page!
Apr 7, 2011, 01.52 AMby carolynsuzanne
ADORABLE!! The peter pan collar is perfect! Great photos too.
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Apr 9, 2011, 04.57 AMby hannnc
I’m getting a bit peter pan collar obsessed right now! They’re so cute.
I’m going to remake this when i get home in other colour combos. It’s very quick to make! Thank you so much :)
Apr 6, 2011, 10.42 PMby mollykatherine
This is freakin adorable! I only wish I had thought of this for the last costume party I attended, But I don’t have your red hair unfortuantly
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Apr 9, 2011, 05.02 AMby hannnc
The red hair probably helped with the costume yes, but go for it! There were 11 other little girls. Thank you :) everyone is too sweet
Apr 6, 2011, 07.18 PMby dixiediy
cute! and the peter pan collar makes it extra special. I used to love Madeline, too!
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Apr 9, 2011, 05.04 AMby hannnc
The cartoon Madeline kind of has a collar like this, and I really wanted to experiment with peter pan collars, so a 2 in 1 experiment that I’m very happy with! It was such a good kids show :) glad you liked it
Apr 6, 2011, 06.49 PMby queenorivers
In the nicest way possible – that is SO not a costume, if I saw you walking down the street I’d think “aah cute dress!”
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Apr 9, 2011, 04.59 AMby hannnc
Hahaha thanks I hope to wear it again some time, but will definitely remake it! I’m so happy how it turned out :) comments like these increase my daring to wear things I make on the streets.
Apr 6, 2011, 04.05 PMby wonderlandalys
Je t’aim! I absolutely love it! Never mind the costume party, I’d be wearing this every other day! So cute!
Apr 6, 2011, 03.27 PMby liliashp
I love it! I think it is perfect- although I immediately knew the royal blue frock on the front page was Madeline, I love the modern, more grown up take. Very pretty!
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Apr 9, 2011, 05.00 AMby hannnc
Yeah there were no Madeline adult costumes (all toddlers) but it turned out to be a blessing. It’s always good when your intention turns out to what you imagined. Thanks!!! xx
Mar 23, 2011, 07.03 PMby loyl8
sooo adorable I love it!!!! great job
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Mar 28, 2011, 08.29 AMby hannnc
Thank you so much :)
Mar 23, 2011, 06.55 PMby tamezdc
That blue color looks good on you!
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Mar 28, 2011, 08.22 AMby hannnc
Aw thanks, I was actually quite excited to make something blue. Different to my usual :)
Mar 23, 2011, 03.09 PMby pampula
oh, this is so wonderful: simple and cute! the colour looks amazing with you hair, and i love the photos; happy people are so pretty!:D
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Mar 28, 2011, 08.11 AMby hannnc
I definitely thought happy photo’s were a must with a character like Madeline! Thanks for your feedback :)
Mar 23, 2011, 01.53 PMby lizah
cuuute!
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Mar 28, 2011, 08.31 AMby hannnc
Thanks :)
Mar 23, 2011, 01.42 PMby fairyprincess
Brilliant!
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Mar 28, 2011, 08.32 AMby hannnc
Haha i thought it was a good idea :)
Mar 23, 2011, 01.40 PMby sunnilj9
Totally darling! I love it! Ahhhh….Madeleine! I too remember that show and the books. Weren’t there books? So cute!
xoxo, Sunni
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Mar 28, 2011, 08.21 AMby hannnc
There were definitely books, I owned some and a board game hehe. Thankyouuu I’m so glad i made it xx
Mar 23, 2011, 12.18 PMby groovymama
This is sooooo cute. Love it!
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Mar 28, 2011, 08.14 AMby hannnc
Thank you!
Mar 23, 2011, 11.31 AMby Ruffles Gazebo
amazing! so amazing. i wish i was u right now!
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Mar 23, 2011, 12.00 PMby hannnc
Aww you are sweet :) I love this costume, I want to re-make it in wearable colours.
Mar 23, 2011, 11.27 AMby peaches2218
Love it!
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Mar 23, 2011, 12.00 PMby hannnc
Thanks!