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This dress was a part of a contest with Burdastyle and Westminster. I got to pick a Burdastyle magazine pattern and a style of Liberty Art Fabric to make a garment. I chose the Shift Dress from 5/2010 #140 Burdastyle pattern and the Meadow Pattern in Gold for my fabric. I didn’t end up having lots of time to make this, so I stuck with the original pattern shape. I did however, have to cut it down to the smallest size listed and then add baby seam allowances, as I didn’t really look at the sizing before I picked it! Needless to say, it took two mock-ups and still some final fittings to fit well!
I fully lined the dress with a beautiful golden yellow fabric and put in an exposed metal zipper all the way down the back. Overall, I was very pleased with the color and feel of the cotton fabric, it will make a lovely dress to wear on the sunny Seattle days!
These photos were taken at Kerry Park – one of the loveliest views of Seattle!
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Jun 20, 2011, 06.18 PMby nehozack
its all about the back zip… you look amazing, the fit is perfect. After seeing your version, I will be making it (lined) in a nice lightweight black wool for work. Thank you for posting!!!
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Jun 20, 2011, 06.57 PMby misslivia
Thanks! I will say to make a muslin first, the pattern is actually quite large and I had to cut it down. Also, you might want to get a wool with a bit of lyrca/spandex, as the fit is so close it is not super easy to sit in!! But still fun to wear!
Mar 2, 2011, 04.20 PMby baka-pepica
wow superb!
Jan 10, 2011, 09.06 PMby annaqua
What size pattern did you use? I can’t imagine you’re a size 8 but that is the smallest it’s made for. I want to make this but need a smaller size!
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Jan 11, 2011, 01.49 AMby misslivia
I am a size 8 – except for my hips, they’re a bit larger. It was the size 44. Usually, I am closer to a 40, but this was a done in a non-stretchy cotton, so it could be a bit larger. If I remember correctly, I cut it down to the smallest size and then added only 1/4" to the bodice, blended out to 1/2" on bottom half and then sewed at 5/8" on the actual garment. I had to fit it a bit under the bust and over the front of the hips before finishing it, but it was not as bad as it could have been. I’d definitely recommend a mock up before hand (I always use sheets from goodwill instead of buying muslin – it’s cheaper!)
Oct 26, 2010, 09.19 PMby madsfsewer
This is really pretty and the zipper is unusual and fun. Great job!
Oct 20, 2010, 06.38 AMby violetta089
Beautiful! Especially the exposed zip was a great idea, it gives an unexpected twist to the dress.
Oct 18, 2010, 01.04 PMby kaitui-kiwi
Wow you really transformed this pattern into something youthful and fun, nice work! :)
Oct 18, 2010, 01.10 AMby Zane Tanqueco
really cute and the color is lovely! i love the back of the dress too! nice job!
Oct 17, 2010, 06.49 AMby juebejue
aww! I wish i saw/chose this fabric! your dress turned out absolutely lovely!!!
Oct 16, 2010, 07.41 AMby madling
nice view and nice dress i think a nice flat heels will match well