Natty's Purple Dress

Added May 21, 2009

by NattyJane

Berkeley, Califo...

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Description

I’ve had my eye on the JJ blouse pattern since I joined Burda a couple of months ago and I can finally say that I’ve used it. This dress was created using the basic pattern with a few alterations:
I lengthened it to make it a dress rather than a blouse.
I decided to not add the ruffles this time around, although I’d love to try another time with them.
Instead of putting a band on the arm, I added elastic to give it a ruffled look.
The fabric I used is a cotton and silk mix which was a bit of a splurge, but it feels so nice! And I love the pattern on the fabric! And I finally made a dress that isn’t blue! It’s all so exciting!

Material Notes

Cotton and silk fabric, and buttons.

Categories

Season
Spring
For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Casual, Classic

13 Comments

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    Jan 25, 2010, 05.29 PMby RebeccaLady

    sheesh i wish this was in my own closet haha

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    Jun 11, 2009, 08.04 PMby littleweasel

    Lovely dress! You have a good eye for fabric.

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    May 27, 2009, 07.50 AMby JJ1

    Very cute dress. I’m glad that you use elastic around the sleeve band. It
    makes life easier. And yes, I’m proud ;-)

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    May 23, 2009, 12.14 AMby lizah

    really nice! great job :)

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    May 22, 2009, 08.13 PMby amarie

    JJ would be so proud!

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    May 22, 2009, 09.35 AMby joqueenbee

    Oh yes, that was definitely worth the splurge. Good effort! I think I need one of those in my wardrobe for the summer (if it ever reaches London that is!!).

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    May 22, 2009, 06.44 AMby sewrad

    Great fabric choice & it looks so pretty!

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    May 22, 2009, 06.01 AMby toupinette

    cute! You inspire me! I want to make a dress like that!

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    May 22, 2009, 03.31 AMby akazukinchan

    Pretty! I like the changes you made.

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    May 22, 2009, 02.57 AMby Majola

    very nice!

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    May 22, 2009, 02.16 AMby AnaJan

    Lovely!

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    May 22, 2009, 01.31 AMby EmilyKate

    Wow, it’s so beautiful! That is such a gorgeous fabric, worth the splurge certainly :o)

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    May 22, 2009, 01.30 AMby verypurpleperson

    lovely!

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This project is based on

Burdastyle

http://burdastyle.com//projects/natty-s-purple-dress