Burda Style For people who sew
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My first vintage pattern attempt – 1968 (late 60’s is my favorite time in fashion history) and some potentially tricky seams at the bust area. Fortunately all turned out OK. Read more about this on my blog
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Linen blend
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Novice
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Sep 25, 2012, 11.49 AMby alekat
I love this – so mod! you did a good job with the seams. their always tricky when they go over the chest. you don’t want to look like your wearing a vintage cone bra!
Feb 27, 2012, 12.18 AMby libra-s
absolutely chic!!!
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Feb 27, 2012, 07.36 AMby Lexicon
Thanks so much! :-)
Feb 26, 2012, 04.46 PMby sala22
Oh wow, the seam detailing is amazing!
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Feb 27, 2012, 07.34 AMby Lexicon
Thanks Sala22 – fortunately the instructions made it easier than I thought – lots of pins were involved!
Feb 26, 2012, 12.25 PMby G-A-
Such a spring colour, great pattern and great dress
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Feb 27, 2012, 07.33 AMby Lexicon
Thanks so much! My new favorite colour I think…
Feb 26, 2012, 08.18 AMby groovymama
Absolutely fabulous!!
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Feb 26, 2012, 09.45 AMby Lexicon
Thanks so much groovymama!
Feb 26, 2012, 05.16 AMby elisana
Love it! The color and design suit you very well
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Feb 26, 2012, 09.45 AMby Lexicon
Thanks Elisana!
Feb 26, 2012, 04.12 AMby skeeler
So cool!
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Feb 26, 2012, 05.11 AMby Lexicon
Thanks Skeeler! BTW – have added your twiggy dress to my favorites – love this!
Feb 26, 2012, 01.25 AMby jhurienesling
Love it and great color!
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Feb 26, 2012, 05.11 AMby Lexicon
Thanks so much! – I did fall in love with this colour and was lucky to stumble across this fabric.
Feb 26, 2012, 01.00 AMby smallone
wow what a great pattern – love that seam detail….looks very 60’s in that blue you’ve sewn it up in. nice job!
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Feb 26, 2012, 05.11 AMby Lexicon
Thanks smallone! – I think the seam detail really makes the dress.