Burda Style For people who sew
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As soon as I saw this pattern I decided to make, especially since it was available in size 34 and I didn’t have to grade it down. It’s easy to make, super comfortable to wear (thanks to the panel on the bias) and was definitely a show stopper at the office !
More details and my alterations on my blog !
Material Notes
Wool blend remnants from Paron NYC (I think). I actually had 1 1/2 yards left from a pair of pants I made last year and did not even remember.
Invisible zipper and poly seam binding.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Dec 21, 2012, 12.58 AMby meaganrutkowski
Absolutely gorgeous! You have inspired me to make this one. I thought it looked like something I would like from the picture in the magazine – but your picture affirms this! Beautiful work!
Nov 2, 2012, 07.12 PMby aniawroblewskijones
Love the dress and fabric!
Nov 1, 2012, 07.17 AMby Isabel Alexander
You look fab. Lovely figure as well. =]
Oct 28, 2012, 03.52 PMby mojo elgin
Gorgeous!
Oct 26, 2012, 12.19 AMby sophie11
Great job! Do you think if you made it in a stretchy fabric you could avoid putting the zipper in? I"m all for lazy alternatives! Your fabric doesnt look like it has much stretch?
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Oct 27, 2012, 07.03 PMby Delphine C.
The neckline is pretty wide to I guess you could avoid the zipper with a knit. I actually believe that somebody else on Burdastyle did that for this pattern…
Oct 25, 2012, 09.41 AMby JillStraw
I love the fabric and the dress looks wonderfu on you! I’ve got this ready to go, as soon as i get a few more necessary notions. I’m using a dark grey/black lightweight wool tweed (I wanted it in a lighter color but wasn’t able to find a fabric I liked with the necessary body etc,). I hope mine turns out nearly as well as yours! Any tips or suggestions I should know before delving in? Congratulations on a stunner!!
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Oct 25, 2012, 03.20 PMby Delphine C.
Thanks! My advice would be adjust the center back before putting the zipper in ! Good luck !
Oct 24, 2012, 06.05 PMby oinochoe
You did a Perfect Job! The snowwhite fabric suits very well to this elegant dress! I have to Finish my coat first , before beginning this dress. Fabric is Chosen already!
Oct 24, 2012, 03.18 PMby jkaori
Fantastic dress (love your bag, too)!
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Oct 25, 2012, 03.20 PMby Delphine C.
Thank you ! (bag is Kate Spade)
Oct 24, 2012, 12.24 PMby toupinette
just great!!!
Oct 24, 2012, 08.58 AMby joost52
This is gorgeous, and the fabric is a perfect choice!
Oct 24, 2012, 02.55 AMby godesscpsmom
Love it. I ordered fabric the other day. Now, I am really inspired. Great Job! Thanks for sharing.
Oct 23, 2012, 10.03 PMby ph123
So lovely! (And you remind me that I have already cut the fabric for this dress and it’s waiting among my UFOs :))
Oct 23, 2012, 07.29 PMby jhurienesling
What a gorgeous dress, you look lovely!
Oct 23, 2012, 06.36 PMby Abigail Jones
Nice job!!!
Oct 23, 2012, 05.21 PMby misumihaela
soon will do this dress :-) I was looking in magazine for same dress but realy didnt inspired me at all. You gave life to this dress and your photos are like taking from a fashion magazine! well done!!!!!!
Oct 23, 2012, 04.38 PMby Inga 888
Great dress! Stylish city girl look :)
Oct 23, 2012, 02.58 PMby carolientje
lovely dress!!!
Oct 23, 2012, 02.50 PMby Ralf Schmitz
stunning dress and wonderfully made ! BRAVO!!!
Oct 23, 2012, 02.45 PMby sewneenee
Beautiful dress, great styling too! When I saw this pattern my first thought was fabric choice will be so important-yours is perfect. Great work.
Oct 23, 2012, 01.59 PMby magentaworstblood
You look stunning!
Oct 23, 2012, 12.36 PMby janene
I did wonder if this would make up good or just look like a mistake. You managed to make it far more stylish than I had imagined. :-)
Oct 23, 2012, 12.18 PMby Sylvia Romano
This dress is amazing!
Oct 23, 2012, 09.51 AMby Mary Athey
Fab dress. love the fabric. great job x
Oct 23, 2012, 09.02 AMby modelmumma
So classy and love it with those shoes!
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Oct 23, 2012, 02.43 PMby Delphine C.
Thank you, shoes are from Guess (last year I think).
Oct 23, 2012, 05.11 AMby misumihaela
I love this dress, I love the fabrick and looks great on you! this dress will be one of my next project :-)
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Oct 23, 2012, 02.43 PMby Delphine C.
I look forward to seeing it, your skills are impressive (this suit that you made !!!) !
Oct 23, 2012, 04.07 AMby schnui
Wow, that looks so good on you. I love this pattern and want to make it and I am so pleased you have posted your dress as I like to see a home sewer make one first. You have done a beautiful job of this dress.
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Oct 23, 2012, 02.41 PMby Delphine C.
I usually also need to see it made by people to decide if I want to make it or not!
Oct 23, 2012, 01.56 AMby loisvolk
Your dress is so beautiful and elegant!
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Oct 23, 2012, 02.41 PMby Delphine C.
Thank you so much, I really like it too!
Oct 23, 2012, 01.48 AMby littleladyluxe
Stunning!
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Oct 23, 2012, 02.40 PMby Delphine C.
Thank you !