Burda Style For people who sew
Description
A friend of mine got married on Sydney Harbour in late May, i spent the month before making my dress whilst finishing my masters and working full time- so i felt rushed!!!
I decided to make something a little bit unusual and fun for the occasion, purchasing a vintage pattern- McCalls 5770. The assistant at the local fabric shop convinced me on the teal organza- i loved the colour! I used a silk for the top and belt.
I decided to change the neckline from the pattern, and attach sleeves- the sleeves didnt work out how i planned, but i didnt have time to redo them.
Overall i was pretty happy with the dress, it was super fun to wear and i received heaps of compliments, which is always lovely!
Material Notes
Organza, silk, belt buckle. Not sure what the material was for the petticoat- but it was shiny!
Difficulty
Novice
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Jul 15, 2010, 11.01 PMby redrose12
This is a really lovely dress, great fit and a fantastic overall look!
Jul 10, 2010, 03.03 PMby seussian
I really can’t describe how awesome this is. The colors and the tights. You look very pretty in the first photo God bless you, MGJ
Jul 10, 2010, 10.24 AMby strawberrypancakesbykim
This is so cute. Very vintage looking, and by the way I like the textured tights!
Jul 10, 2010, 10.17 AMby suzetewilliams
Hi Natski, I love your version of this dress and the fabric/colour combination. It looks beautiful on you. I actually had added this pattern to my favourites on Etsy, but it was sold before I had the chance to buy it. I guess I’ll have to have a go at making it without the pattern. Fab job!