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Metallic Princess Dress Burda style 11/ 2012
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I made this dress in a day following the pattern published in Burda style magazine, November issue. It is a quite straight forward pattern, however the fabric I used is a very thin, weightless lame which I had to line up completely with a thick , heavier lining in oatmeal, similar to that used for curtains.
Due to its shine, I will call this dress my “tin foil” dress!
I wore this dress at the local Christmas faire hoping to inspire people to sparkle!
Due to the shine of the fabric, I kept the accessories to a minimum!
Material Notes
silver lame and oatmeal lining
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
- Season
- Winter
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Material
- Lace/Sequins, Taffeta
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Feb 27, 2013, 01.35 AMby Dang Brunner
Love it!
Jan 11, 2013, 01.37 PMby tejka
i am think how to use this pattern for a wedding dress..how much does the pattern fit to your body?
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Jan 13, 2013, 01.04 AMby Irina Schwab
I have just noticed the comment. not too sure if this would be ok for such an important event unless you have a fabulous fabric, such as brocade or fabric with some body… think smth embroidered, white or cream with a metallic hint. The pattern is true to size, I am an UK size 10 and cut my Burda dresses at size 38. They always come out as a good fit, perhaps a tiny bit loose. please bear in mind that the waistline is a bit higher, and this is not flattering for big busts. Looking at the photos, it was a fun dress to wear however i am not happy with the bust shape. While the dress looks fab on the slimmer model chosen by burda. so, i would say take great care, could be a hit or a miss. check my French toile 50s dress, that is extremely flattering for any body.
Jan 1, 2013, 07.58 PMby stars
It’s an ace dress, you remind me of a Christmas fairy!
Dec 30, 2012, 11.54 PMby byVA
Hello… your decision to go for silver metallic was great, and it fits you great. I plan to try it in more “daily” fabric too as I find finally the style to be usefull also for someone like me …
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Jan 13, 2013, 01.09 AMby Irina Schwab
I can’t wait to see your version! The fabric I used is really tricky, does not hold its shape or form at all and if you press with the iron it melts. Mission impossible!
Dec 30, 2012, 10.20 PMby guineveresmom
It looks like so much sparkly fun!
Dec 30, 2012, 09.11 PMby Mary Athey
Its gorgeous!!.the dress is lovely on you and I do love.the Sparkle.x
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Dec 30, 2012, 09.13 PMby Irina Schwab
Thank you, Mary. How can I put his? I felt like the tin man in Wizard of Oz wearing it! :-)
Dec 30, 2012, 09.20 PMby Mary Athey
Sure I went out with an all gold one on and matching shoes lol.
Have a happy new.year.x