Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Hope is a simple wrap dress pattern for knit fabrics with some stretch. The dress uses binding around the unfinished edges which continues to form the ties. This dress is a quick make with only 3 pattern pieces! Make it your own!
This is my first pattern, so I apologize that it’s not perfect! If you have any questions at all, please message me I’ll be happy to clarify :)
This is also posted on my blog if you’re interested in checking it out!
Material Notes
~2.5 yds knit fabric (I used a soft jersey)
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Casual, Evening Wear
- Material
- Knits/Jersey
Credits
- #Credit#
my sister for whom this was first made
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Oct 21, 2012, 02.08 PMby ADR
Hi! I’m about to cut my jersey fabric and I’m not sure when you said “seam allowances are 5/8”" if the allowances are actually included in the pattern or if I have to add them. I know I checked everywhere if it says that it’s included but I can’t find anything that explicitly says it. Would you please assure me before I cut? Is it included or do I have to add? Thanks! I’m so excited! : )
Jul 9, 2012, 07.00 AMby NicoletteSteel
Hi I am new to this site. Really want to make this dress. Where do I get the pattern, I got the instructions but not the pattern. How do I go about please?
Jan 29, 2012, 11.58 AMby HannaTT
Can you tell me how wide the fabric is? I understand that it is 2,5yards long but I know that (at least in Austria) there is differences in the width of different fabrics. Thanks!
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Jun 13, 2012, 10.51 AMby Zimcke de Staey
It was mentioned in the instructions: 45’’ wide. Have fun! :-)
Jan 3, 2012, 07.03 AMby merlinatman
I’m making a wrap dress inspired by this one…although im making the pattern myself. Lets see how it goes..Thanks a ton for posting the instructions.
Aug 26, 2011, 05.24 PMby melanee
Maria Jose, to your question. Yes, I add 1 cm on the sides for each size larger that I need. So, I would add 3 cm on each side. I add 3/4 cm at the top of the shoulders for each size larger and I add 1/2 cm. down the sleeve seams and 1/4 cm at the top part of the sleeve that attaches the top of shoulder and underarm for each size larger. I hope this will help.
Aug 24, 2011, 11.43 PMby eblackpa
Fantastic job and dress! Looks great:)
Jul 1, 2011, 06.41 AMby Philomenia
I love this
Jun 28, 2011, 06.53 AMby mehramehra
I really like wrap dress ,but my size is 36-38 , how can I change this 34 size wrap to 36-38 size, can any body help me , please?
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Jul 5, 2011, 06.13 PMby gabriellegutierrez
it depends on what fabric you are using, but if you use a stretch knit then you won’t have to be so precise. you can just make the pieces a little larger.
Dec 11, 2010, 06.35 PMby Sophia Porter
How do I post a “finished” picture? I made this very dress, only out of duct tape!
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Dec 22, 2010, 12.42 PMby erdronen
Just like any other project. Up in the right corner (above the ratings) there’s a button called “Add a project”, click that and follow the instructions. I would love to see it! How interesting!
Dec 10, 2010, 12.29 AMby monicacaroline
I wold LOVE to try this but I just don’t think I will be able to do the Jersey bias binding :(
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Dec 22, 2010, 12.40 PMby erdronen
It’s really not that bad, it was just hard for me to describe! If you just think it through a little before you start, and take your time, it will be fine! You could always turn the edge under instead if you want, or add a facing like many patterns have. Just remember to add a seam allowance to the neckline if you do either of these instead…
Nov 21, 2010, 05.31 PMby rabab-star
I love it so much. thanks so much!
Nov 15, 2010, 12.41 AMby linusik
so simple and yet beautiful !
Jul 23, 2010, 02.37 AMby darlamommy
Thank you for the pattern! I printed it out and made my dress last night, and I adore it! It’s so comfortable and flattering!
Mar 28, 2010, 04.38 PMby brooklynstitch
This looks so great on you! I can’t wait to download your pattern and make one. So great that it’s easy too…
Feb 13, 2010, 06.40 PMby onelove420
i cant wait to start your dress
Jan 31, 2010, 05.15 PMby Liz Orlandini
This pattern is incredibly easy to sew! Started it last night, finished this morning and all it took was an hour and a half!
Jan 28, 2010, 03.06 PMby melanee
I really like this soft gray color, I think it was the color with the dress style that caught my eye. Yes, it is a good idea to use a thicker material for me. I just found your web site, I wil visit again!
Jan 23, 2010, 08.22 PMby hazel
Hi, this looks very nice! You’re well proportioned so the wrap dress loves you. A bit of a suggestion…next time choose a pattern with colors. (e.g. that grey dress with some purple or green pattern) It will look awesome, funky and fun on you! Thanks for the pattern!
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Jan 25, 2010, 04.43 PMby erdronen
I agree- I love patterned fabrics and the other versions in prints look beautiful! I also think it would help hide things better. A thicker fabric would help too :) This is one of those really soft, thin, ultra-stretchy jerseys. Fantastic, but reveals everything :)
Nov 28, 2009, 09.11 PMby melanee
Thank you for this pattern! It looks so elegant. After reading one of thet other posts.I decided to try it. I wear a 42 in the Burda size, and thought that I would be too large for this style, but I’m going to try it! Being older, I am going to make it longer and bring up the neck line. I have always added or taken away 1 cm for changing sizes, on most of the main seams if this could be of any help to anyone. Thank you again.
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Aug 22, 2011, 07.01 PMby MariaJose Vasquez De Sasse
thank you for the tip. I am a size 40. So you mean I should add 3 cms on the sides?
Nov 13, 2009, 05.24 AMby nessys
It would be absolutely wonderful if someone had the skills and the inclination to scale up this dress – I love it. I printed it out (even though I’m a 40 (sigh . . .)) and am going to compare the changes you made to the original pattern from New Look as see if I can replicate it. I have no pattern drafting/scaling skills what-so-ever. Your dress looks beautiful – you did a fab job with both it and the alterations you made to the pattern. Lovely!
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Nov 18, 2009, 12.08 AMby nessys
Thanks for the tips Darl, I will definitely give it a go! xxx
Aug 28, 2009, 10.21 PMby smallone
I’ve been coveting you’re lovely, simple, elegant wrap dress since you posted it a couple of weeks back…
… I can just see it in a heavy jersey worn with boots for Fall.
But alas although I am a petite Burda 36-8…you are tiny.
…. So I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in wanting this classic piece in a larger size…I know there are many very skilled Burda Style member out there…and am sure many on this forum would thank heartily anyone who felt like grading your lovely dress for larger sizes.
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Aug 28, 2009, 10.36 PMby erdronen
Oh thank you so much for the vote of confidence! I really do wish I could grade patterns, but I haven’t the slightest clue where to start… Maybe you could just print it and add some width where you need it. It is a very simple pattern, the tricky part though would be the sleeves! BS did post a how-to for a wrap dress- maybe you could start there? Anyway, good luck!
Aug 28, 2009, 08.32 PMby miekekolkman
Just printed out the pattern so I can start tomorrow. Thanks!
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Aug 28, 2009, 10.37 PMby erdronen
I can’t wait to see it! :)
Aug 17, 2009, 04.58 PMby leeloe
I’ll definitely give it a try :) .. tnx..
Aug 10, 2009, 08.54 AMby tonnygo
Love it !!!!!!!!Beautiful………
Aug 5, 2009, 09.05 PMby camilaustral
love it!!!!!! you look great ;)
Aug 4, 2009, 06.18 PMby hannnc
It looks fantastic on you! But the pattern would certainly not fit me. Maybe one day i could cut it a bit larger.. Thanks for the opportunity to make this dress! Good job :)
Aug 4, 2009, 08.35 AMby hkjaer
This is beautiful on you. Well done!
Aug 4, 2009, 06.23 AMby mayadaughterofsun
good choice of fabric that accents the shape, nice dress:)
Aug 4, 2009, 05.24 AMby stylnprofyln
Luv it! Thanks for sharing the pattern. I want to make some of these for the upcoming fall season.
Aug 4, 2009, 05.22 AMby miss-g
This is absolutely gorgeous on you. It fits perfectly. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern.