Burda Style For people who sew
Description
I made this dress about 2 weeks ago, but had no time to post it :)) So…it’s made of soft jade chiffon, with embroidered ’’collar’’ in front and another small decoration at the back.
I had in mind something you could wear at a beach party, or at a summer wedding… I used cotton lining-my favorite for the hot weather- and I didn’t let it as wide as the chiffon, as it would’ve looked too ‘’bag-y’‘. I made the lining a bit on the body and it actually gave a more interesting see-through effect.
I made symmetrical pleats in front, below the ’’collar’’ and gathered the chiffon at the back. The zip is on the side.
I found the embroideries at a vintage shop, while looking for inspiring items :))
I used the Burda pattern called Smocked Maxi-Dress 02/2013 #104, but made few changes.
Thanks for watching!
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Intermediate
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Aug 19, 2013, 12.44 AMby ishitakapoor
i cant find the pattern..may be due to some technical error..pls paste the link in a comment
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Aug 19, 2013, 06.10 PMby Cristina Staicu
http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/smocked-maxi-dress-022013
Hope it helps :)
Aug 18, 2013, 12.05 AMby Fantasywriter
I’m inspired by this piece. The color, fabric, shape—everything—is perfect.
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Aug 18, 2013, 04.00 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you, I really like this color too :)
Aug 16, 2013, 04.52 PMby nishavinod2009
its beautiful!
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Aug 18, 2013, 03.59 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you :)
Aug 16, 2013, 04.06 PMby liliv-1
It’s wonderful!!
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Aug 16, 2013, 04.37 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you :)
Aug 16, 2013, 03.54 PMby dayocouture
Really nice…
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Aug 16, 2013, 04.37 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you:)
Aug 15, 2013, 02.36 PMby Meredith Bergin
beautiful dress!
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Aug 16, 2013, 04.37 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you :)
Aug 15, 2013, 02.35 PMby misumihaela
Bravo Cristina!!!!! Finaly burda picked up elegancy for project of the week! Im very happy for you!!!! The dress îs spectacular!!!
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Aug 16, 2013, 04.37 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much, Mihaela:) Xx
Aug 15, 2013, 10.23 AMby Trudy McGrath
Simply beautiful…the color is amazing, I love it’s simple/elegant style, well done Lady!
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.02 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much :) I’m really happy it was project of the week !
Aug 15, 2013, 05.19 AMby nrobson
def a high end lookin’ dress, a real looker lol!
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.03 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much! I might try it on other colors in the future.
Aug 14, 2013, 11.18 PMby purplegoat
Its beautiful. Looks like a dress you’d pay hundreds of dollars for!
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.03 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much!
Aug 14, 2013, 10.24 PMby Mariele
Fabulous dress. I love the colour and the collar. You will look like a princess – shame for the bride.
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.04 PMby Cristina Staicu
:)) thank you for your comments!
Aug 14, 2013, 08.45 PMby cur-jargon
Gorgeous.
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.04 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much :)
Aug 14, 2013, 06.37 PMby GeorgieT74
Wow, breathtakingly beautiful.
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.05 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you so much!
Aug 14, 2013, 05.10 PMby turtlegirl00
so gorgeous!!! fabulous find on the “collar”!! :)
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.06 PMby Cristina Staicu
I was lucky to find it matching for the fabric :)) thank you!
Aug 14, 2013, 08.19 AMby Byanka Ayala
Love you’re dress and detail of the collar!
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Aug 15, 2013, 12.06 PMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you xx
Aug 13, 2013, 10.19 AMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much :)
Aug 13, 2013, 08.56 AMby Sunshine-
wow,wow…It’s so beautiful….
Aug 13, 2013, 07.41 AMby Mary Athey
gorgeous dress, the colours lovely and the embellishment pieces are fabulous x
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Aug 13, 2013, 10.22 AMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you dear Mary :) I was lucky to find the embellishments, diffinetely will go each time I have the time and maybe find other “treasures” xx
Aug 13, 2013, 07.21 AMby misumihaela
Wow wow wow extraordinary beautifull! Love it! The colour and the embrodery its fantastic!!!!!!!! And Im a fan of maxi dress :-) bravo Cristina!!!!!
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Aug 13, 2013, 10.23 AMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you dear Mihaela! I know you like maxi dresses too :)) xx
Aug 13, 2013, 05.04 AMby rita61
NICE !
Aug 13, 2013, 04.15 AMby slmnstyle
Simply beautiful! It looks like a dream to wear and couture-worthy. Fantastic job and a wonderful vision!
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Aug 13, 2013, 10.24 AMby Cristina Staicu
Thank you very much! I had a vision of a water fairy when I took the color of the fabric :) xx
Aug 13, 2013, 12.25 AMby schnui
Beautiful.