Combination of my own bodice and the Marie skirt. It has an invisible zip along the side seam.
If I made it again I would add in-seam pockets and maybe use a less stiff fabric (I have to smooth it down with my hands every time I get up from a chair because it makes a big pouf).
With a t-shirt underneath and colour tights I can wear it to the office too (which I visit more often than nightclubs or theatres anyways…).
black cotton
Burdastyle’s Marie pattern
Bola and her black Marie dress
Project of the Week
Perfect for Autumn days we’ve created a cardigan with a flowing, extended lapel.
Project of the Week!
This week: The male counterpart to the Louisa vest
Member Project of the Week
A dress made from cotton batik with traditional Javanese pattern called ‘Kawung’
Technique of the week
Learn how to alter a basic bodice into a "leaf" pleated bodice
Blast From the Past
Nothing better than a handsome fellow in a well fitting suit.
Feb 8, 2009, 06.41 AMby naughtylittlepony
That is amazing! You are one talented lady.
Jan 27, 2009, 06.45 AMby barbara.agatha
I adore this Marie dress. Quite Miss Blair Waldorf…all you’re missing is a haeadband!
I would very much appreciate a quick how to :)
I was looking at the picture and it seems like the marie part sits a little higher than the waist: I like this! It feels like a belt.
Why not post a “How to turn Marie into a dress”? Please!
Jan 19, 2009, 01.39 AMby pitocia
really like it! Looks great on you.
Jan 14, 2009, 01.57 AMby ipires
Love it, love it, love it!
Jan 13, 2009, 02.36 PMby Polychromatin
Looks very nice :)
Jan 13, 2009, 02.23 PMby alisondahl
Cute, cute, cute! Nice photograph too.
Jan 13, 2009, 06.59 AMby zsanine
It looks great! I was planning on doing the exact same thing this week. Your dress really suits you!!
Jan 13, 2009, 06.07 AMby erdronen
i love it! totally versatile too- you’re so right! great dress :)
Jan 13, 2009, 03.42 AMby jodika
I love those pleats. I really like this dress.
Jan 13, 2009, 03.42 AMby Claireissewing
Very cute, I think I’ll be doing a Marie dress soon!
Jan 13, 2009, 02.31 AMby Ghainskom
A Marie dress, what a good idea!