Burda Style For people who sew
Description
I received a gift certificate to Marimekko for my birthday so I picked out the fabric first and then the pattern. I really like how well the simplicity of the pattern works with the fabric. I did make one small change, however. The pattern called for two armhole cuffs to be sewn around the armholes but they didn’t work well with the rest of the dress so I just sewed the armholes without them.
Material Notes
Aamunkoi 330 Red cotton by Marimekko
Difficulty
Novice
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Sep 22, 2011, 01.21 AMby lmb
looks great and makes a real statement. I like the arms without the band.
Sep 1, 2011, 05.33 PMby Abiola1
As a fledgling designer myself, I absolutely love the details you have put into this dress. It looks so professional! Would love for my work to look that professional!
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Sep 1, 2011, 08.44 AMby sabzarap
With the fabric you chose the dress looks much more interesting to me. No I am considering to sew this dress too, but as cuada complained, with a lower neckline… Grate job, love it on you!
Aug 31, 2011, 11.34 PMby gillthecat
i made this before and didnt really like iy,, i think the fabric makes it,, maybe ill made another version,, your fabric is fab,, as are all marimeko fabrics,, well done,, i like it with the belt
Aug 31, 2011, 03.46 PMby cuada
It looks great- i’ve made this dress also -do you find it comfortable to wear? The front neckline on mine rides up after a short while wearing it.
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Aug 31, 2011, 09.50 PMby fifilina
Maybe the waist tie on yours is too low down so when you tie it on your waist it hitches up the whole bodice??
Aug 31, 2011, 11.24 PMby tactilegoods
It doesn’t bother me too much but I do have to adjust it every so often. Although I think it’s actually comfier when I wear the waste higher (like with the belt).
Sep 1, 2011, 08.31 PMby cuada
I don’t think so fifilna- I usually wear mine with a belt to stop it moving too- but I think the movement is because of it not having a proper arm hole-that as my arms move it pushes the the dress up against my neck! I’ll have to make another version! This version is gorgeous, and makes me want to try it again:)
Aug 26, 2011, 10.46 PMby CIRQUEDUBEBE
Once again, LOVE your work. I think you choose really good colours for yourself. This is so fun and summery!
Aug 25, 2011, 09.43 PMby tactilegoods
Thanks!
Aug 25, 2011, 08.58 PMby nookie
gorgeous fabric. i love the sleeve detail
Aug 25, 2011, 03.28 PMby monikapullerits
Good for you to try this pattern! I just recently read this Burda with this pattern in :) Love the fabric, it really makes the dress!
Aug 25, 2011, 06.07 AMby ilksen bahşi
I like very good