Love, Love, Loved this piece. I just made the JJ blouse into a western dress. I made the ruffles longer and placed them closer together. Oh, also added a ruffle to the collar.
Really thin cotton gingam? and pearl snaps.
Burdastyle and JJ
Project of the Week
Wear Them High: The New High Waist Marilyn Trouser
Make the Marilyn Trouser to Suit You
Like them but not your style? Try our Flared Leg Bella Pants!
Tuesday: Article of the Week
Peer into designer Alison Dahl's studio space!
Wednesday: Member Project of the Week
This is the first dress that BeNew has ever made
Thursday: Blast from the Past
Relax and lounge in this awesome robe
Friday: Technique of the week
Learn the basics of pattern making
Dec 22, 2008, 01.30 AMby NoNo
This is so cute…can’t wait to try a button up one of these days.
Jul 20, 2008, 12.22 PMby emlj
love love love this dress
May 16, 2008, 01.02 AMby chirenai
that’s so cute! the pattern is definitely more wearable as a dress and yours is gorgeous.
how did you lengthen it to … er, dress length?
Apr 14, 2008, 07.48 PMby BURDAstyleGiRL
cute I bet it’s comfty too
Apr 10, 2008, 11.41 PMby scriptandserif
Wow! I really like this! The ruffle on the collar is a nice touch.
Apr 4, 2008, 08.56 PMby antoinette
Great interpretation and fantastic dress! The up-close detail shots show how much care you put into sewing this garment. :-)
Apr 3, 2008, 01.08 AMby EmilyKate
I love it !
Apr 2, 2008, 07.00 PMby Miss-G
I love it too. I would never thought of a dress – what a great idea.
Apr 2, 2008, 01.50 PMby Antigone
Lovely! I didn’t think I could wear the JJ blouse, but as a dress……….Thank you for the inspiration!
Apr 2, 2008, 01.06 PMby JJ1
Me too, I love it. Wonderful job!
Apr 2, 2008, 10.27 AMby flowerhead
Love this dress, you did a great job. i really like what you did with the ruffles, moving them together on the front piece and adding one at the collar, great details. Love the buttons too!
Apr 2, 2008, 09.53 AMby adgentry
I love it, too! Beautiful craftsmanship on this dress.
Apr 2, 2008, 09.51 AMby justelaite
agree with everyone! just great!
Apr 2, 2008, 09.39 AMby fashion1
your dress looks great! Love the ruffle collar!
Apr 2, 2008, 09.28 AMby lcavagnolo
I never would have thought to make this into a dress or add those buttons. They really do add a Western look. This is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! Great job. :)
Apr 2, 2008, 09.11 AMby rhiannonhorsley
i love your ruffles, especially on the collar!
Apr 2, 2008, 09.00 AMby Polychromatin
The ruffles look great, as the whole dress does! Looks really professional!
Apr 2, 2008, 08.42 AMby craftdinner
great idea!! think I will try this a a shirt dress also!!