Burda Style For people who sew
Description
My Alison. Wow was this hard. Turns out I don’t have quite this much patience :) I followed the instructions that Isabelle provided in her blog (for the most part). I added the binding around the leg openings similar to she did. The seam under my bodice is not so great looking. I noticed it too late. Oh well! I think it’s at least wearable :) If there is a next time, I will add some length for my long waist, and add some extra width to the bust. You should see the poor inside of this garment. Sorry the pictures are not the best, but I have to say this takes some guts! Ha :)
Material Notes
polyester/lycra knit from Hancock's
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Credits
Isabelle for her great directions!
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Feb 8, 2009, 04.46 PMby dkocsis45
I must say, you did a nice job and picked a great color for this. I’ve tried a few bathing suits for the wife and well, they didn’t turn out great. I need to work on the edges more, not having a serger, trying to use the stretch stitches, trying to keep everything matching and grrrrrrrr. I’m sure you had some of the same frustrations :) Anyway, nice job and thanks for showing it in 3d. yes, it did take some guts on your part, but it fits you nicely. it’s nice to see finished work, but it’s even better to see how it actually fits. kind of a closure I guess. :)
Feb 6, 2009, 10.02 AMby Hajnika
Wow! Your bathsuit is great.The uppred side’s model,is my preferate.I also like your gray dress, I like the disposition of fabric (crossed parts).
And thank you for your good opinions.
Sep 9, 2008, 12.13 PMby Songya
That’s so nice!
Love the way it looks, wish I could ever make something as good as this.
Sep 5, 2008, 02.52 AMby mcloughlinsarah
wow, this looks FANTASTiC, your being too hard on your self really, it looks great and i LOVE the colour, believe it or not its the same as the walls of my lounge room, lol
Sep 3, 2008, 06.21 PMby bluejewels
Wow! I too applaud you for making this pattern and doing it so well.
Sep 3, 2008, 12.31 AMby nenasew
This bathing suit looks so stylish on you. The color is super.
Sep 1, 2008, 09.03 AMby hcbouma
Encouriging indeed. I’m afraid of Alison too, haha!
Aug 31, 2008, 01.18 PMby frk.bustad
Well done!!! It looks great, and I love the colour. This is very encouraging, so maybe I’ll try it out next summer…
Aug 29, 2008, 03.59 PMby erdronen
Wow- thank you all for the lovely comments :)
Aug 29, 2008, 02.23 PMby Kleinfee
It´s really great! I´m afraid of sewing Alison because it seems really hard to do! But i love the model. And your Alison is absolutly wonderful! Suuuuuuuuuuper.
Aug 29, 2008, 01.51 PMby SWEET4U_21
I think u did very well. It looks just like the one burda style made.
Great job!
Aug 29, 2008, 01.37 PMby smvphotography
wow! you look so great in it! i love the color and from the pictures it looks perfect. the binding gives another elegant detail. wear it with pride!
Aug 29, 2008, 11.51 AMby camilaustral
you look reaaaally good!! i really like the binding
Aug 29, 2008, 11.41 AMby easbrooke
I think you did a wonderful job!
Aug 29, 2008, 10.02 AMby Helenay
I hate green colours – for the most part. But what you made is really amazing! I never thought a colour like this could look so absolutely stylish. Wow!
Aug 29, 2008, 07.24 AMby Mirela
Well it is absolutely perfect!!! Looks terrific on you and very very well made, love the color too!
Aug 29, 2008, 05.30 AMby MAldrich
It looks great! wear it with pride!
Aug 29, 2008, 03.23 AMby clarinda
Wow, wonderful, I want one just for me!!!
Aug 29, 2008, 02.23 AMby Polychromatin
This looks just great! The color is super and I think it looks very neat!
Aug 29, 2008, 01.56 AMby davyjonesoverlocker
WOW! I love this.
You look fabulous and so does the bathing suit.
Aug 28, 2008, 10.59 PMby PacificStyle
Beautiful! This was worth all your hard work – it came out great. You captured the cool retro feel but the bright color makes it very contemporary. Love it!