Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Vintage pattern, McCalls 7641. This pattern has been in my stash for a while, I have no idea where I originally got it from. Daughter no 2 spotted it a couple of weeks ago and loved the strawberry one. I had a feeling I had the perfect fabric hiding in the cupboard somewhere, and sure enough.. I had this pretty cotton print from a purchase at Linda Harper’s in Kenilworth last year. I thought I’d kill some time before the sewing repair man opened for business, always a dangerous maneuver! It is a cute vintage print in purples, blues and an olive sort of green. I shortened the dress by about 15 cm, but otherwise it is as the pattern, apart from an invisible zip! I used French seams throughout.
Material Notes
Cotton
Difficulty
Novice
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Mar 9, 2012, 08.49 PMby sewtake2
lovely dress-perfect piece of fabric from your stash. Your daughter’s friends must be so envious!
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Mar 10, 2012, 02.20 PMby Anne Wagenhauser
thanks, yeah, I think they are!
Mar 4, 2012, 12.10 PMby buddingnaturalist
Very pretty, I like the fabric too. Also great choice of model ;)
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Mar 10, 2012, 02.20 PMby Anne Wagenhauser
haha, yeah, she’s all legs!
Mar 2, 2012, 02.00 AMby carolyn-s
A very pretty dress for a very pretty girl! I’m sure your daughter is thrilled with her new outfit!
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Mar 10, 2012, 02.19 PMby Anne Wagenhauser
Thank you, yes!
Mar 1, 2012, 10.31 PMby kihli
You did a great job as always with that dress! And your daughter looks fabulous in it!
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Mar 10, 2012, 02.18 PMby Anne Wagenhauser
Thanks!
Mar 1, 2012, 09.19 PMby lienepien
Nice dress! I like the print on the fabric.
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Mar 10, 2012, 02.18 PMby Anne Wagenhauser
Thanks, I love that it goes so well with the vintage dress, even though it’s new.
Mar 1, 2012, 08.40 PMby patti-r
Your daughter and the dress are both very pretty!!
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Mar 10, 2012, 02.18 PMby Anne Wagenhauser
Thanks, she loves it.