Burda Style For people who sew
Description
i used mccalls 5927 to start working out a fitted sloper. since this pattern has a high neckline and sleeves it’s an ideal starting point. i’ve come pretty close and only have a small number of tweaks i’d make in the future. i worked really hard to match my plaids all the way around. it was a hair-pulling experience and took me hours longer to cut than normal. it didn’t help that i didn’t exactly buy enough fabric to account for the large scale plaid… oops. i miraculously managed to fit it all and i’m super happy with how it turned out!
i have a few posts about it over on my blog:notes from a mad housewife
Material Notes
super cozy 100% cotton flannel
skirt portion lined with bemberg rayon
Difficulty
Novice
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Jan 9, 2013, 10.00 PMby lbg
the plaid is beautifully matched and the end product looks fab – you should be very pleased with yourself!
Dec 27, 2012, 06.36 PMby ink
Well done! Your dress is meticulously constructed, so beautiful, love it.
Dec 8, 2012, 07.35 PMby Inga 888
a dress with style, and all that patience putting those plaids together :)
Dec 7, 2012, 07.45 PMby oinochoe
A charming dress you created for Winter, absolute lovely !
Dec 5, 2012, 01.14 PMby leokadia
Ein total süßes Kleid!!
Dec 5, 2012, 08.06 AMby loulourosa
What a cute dress, this fabric is lovely for this pattern! Nice combination with the patyhose.
Dec 4, 2012, 09.53 PMby auroras-y-sirenas
oh, beautiful! great idea for winter!
Dec 4, 2012, 06.34 PMby gaellecharron928
You should be happy with yourself. It suits you very well. I am completely biased in favour of your project because I myself am mad for plaid!
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Dec 4, 2012, 08.20 PMby lisa g
thanks! i’m itching for more… :)
Dec 4, 2012, 06.14 PMby Mary Athey
The tartan (plaid) fabrics lovely and the dress is fab on you x
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Dec 4, 2012, 08.20 PMby lisa g
thanks, this one will definitely gets lots of wear!
Dec 4, 2012, 04.42 PMby corinaladue
I love plaids.