Burda Style For people who sew
Description
This dress is Burda 7137 which I made from a single fabric but reversed the fabric on the collar and cuffs to have the shiny side showing. The dress fits well and I wanted to try It out as I promised my sister I would make one for her. She says Christmas will be fine for her to get the dress, but luckily she’s not said which Christmas. The collar was a little tricky and I appreciate there is more than one method to construct a collar. I used a method I was shown recently at a class, and that involves just cutting out the top layer, attaching a cut of of the finished shape and interfacing over….it worked ok.
Material Notes
The materials suitable for this dress are endless and really it has a lot of scope for development. I do hope my sister will be happy with her version…
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Dec 22, 2013, 09.46 PMby flowercat
I absolutely love this, looks super on you. Really shows your lovely figure.
Dec 13, 2013, 08.17 PMby ArcticFoxx
It should be THIS xmas! I am sure she thought that was implicit!!! The color is gorgeous. I think you have a perfect Sunday morning church dress, nice dinner out dress (sister should take you out), and a good office dress.
That dress has some major wear in the future since it is suitable for “sew many” venues (excuse the pun).
Nov 23, 2013, 01.34 AMby barmaglot
I love peter pan collar! Neat work, looks great on you!
Nov 21, 2013, 06.50 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Lovely dress! the collar and the sleeves looks perfect :-) I’m sure your sister would love to have a similar dress! :))
Nov 21, 2013, 03.52 PMby Oksana Starzhynska
A nice basic dress, I like the use of reverse side for embellishment and the colour is smart.
Nov 21, 2013, 09.35 AMby sarahsdaughter
Looks very smart :))))
Nov 21, 2013, 12.42 AMby rita61
Nice dress on you.