Description
I found a picture of a wonderful knitted dress on the internet that I would love to have, and since I had this knitted fabric I would like to make a similar, so I have used a self drawn pattern for this dress. I had this melange red fabric which I fell in love with. I think it’s a mixture of viscose/polyester. I have used it together with a wool blend fabric for the waist, the cuffs on the sleeves, around the neck and at the hem. I did use the raw edges fabric at the hem. I have also decorated the wool blend fabric with embroidery with silver tread to make it nicer. I’m very happy with the result ;) the last photo shows the dress I found on the internet.
Material Notes
Viscose/polyester and wool blends.
Difficulty
Novice
Feb 4, 2014, 09.59 AMby The Tropical Sewist
Such a beautiful and cosy-looking dress! I love your elegant touches at the hem, waist and neckline – really elevates it into something unique!
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Feb 4, 2014, 10.42 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very much for your lovely commets! That is the nice thing about sewing – you can play with materials and stuff :-)
Feb 2, 2014, 02.24 PMby Oksana Starzhynska
Wonderful project, Hellen. I love the idea with silver embroidery and combination of textures makes the dress really unique. The dress looks very beautiful and exclusive.
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Feb 2, 2014, 11.42 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Red is always nice and it suits many occasions – and it makes me happy to read your lovely comments – thank you very, very much!
Feb 1, 2014, 06.26 AMby Luz Kettle
Ellen, what an amazing dress! It is completely you! So clever. I love your version more! Very very well done.
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Feb 1, 2014, 06.40 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very, very much sweet Luz! ;)
Feb 1, 2014, 06.43 AMby Luz Kettle
Ellen it is truly beautiful.
Feb 1, 2014, 06.46 AMby Ellen Hatteland
I’m really happy to hear that Luz – you are very kind ;-)
Jan 31, 2014, 02.49 AMby izbott
Oh.. This is an amazing job. The dress is so good. I love it! You have a good eye for textiles! Great job, it sure looks good on you.
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Jan 31, 2014, 07.08 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very much for your lovely comments Izbott!
Jan 30, 2014, 02.33 PMby chula123
Such lovely details ! You have certainly created a very stylish and elegant dress there, Ellen, Congratulations!!!
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Jan 30, 2014, 05.16 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a Lot Chula! That’s very kind of you to say :-))
Jan 30, 2014, 01.04 PMby tigger0580
it’s a beautiful dress and you reacreated it very well.
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Jan 30, 2014, 05.16 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very, very much! makes me Happy to hear :-)
Jan 29, 2014, 10.57 PMby milkyway
I absolutely adore your dress… color, texture, the way it fits you just awesome, you look stunning!!
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Jan 30, 2014, 05.15 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Ooh, Thank you very much for your lovely comments Milkyway ;-)
Jan 29, 2014, 07.58 PMby rita61
This is a great dress Ellen! You look wonderful. It drapes on you beautifully. Nice style! Love the embroidery detailing.
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Jan 29, 2014, 08.20 PMby Ellen Hatteland
I’m happy to hear that Rita :) Thank you very much!
Jan 29, 2014, 07.22 PMby poldapop
Such a lovely dress, and it looks cozy and warm, too! I love the details you added.
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Jan 29, 2014, 08.19 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very much poldapop! :)
Jan 29, 2014, 04.01 PMby slmnstyle
Lovely dress! I love the details that you added at the hem, the mix of materials, and the embroidery-all very special touches!
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Jan 29, 2014, 06.00 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Oh, thank you very much for nice comments! :-)
Jan 29, 2014, 03.43 PMby Inga 888
Another gorgeous dress Ellen! Great color and detail :)
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Jan 29, 2014, 05.58 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks Inga! :-)
Jan 29, 2014, 03.43 PMby liliv-1
Wonderfull Ellen!
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Jan 29, 2014, 05.57 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you Liliv! :)
Jan 29, 2014, 03.12 PMby velvetribbon
Very pretty and classic dress, Ellen! I love the fabric and the embroidery is so nice. You look gorgeous in it :-)
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Jan 29, 2014, 03.15 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very much sweet Hana! :-)
Jan 29, 2014, 02.17 PMby Marusya Grace
Very Nice! Yours looks better than the other one :)
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Jan 29, 2014, 02.45 PMby Ellen Hatteland
That’s so kind of you to say – Thank you very much Marusya! :)
Jan 29, 2014, 01.25 PMby kisses
Your version looks way nicer Ellen….I cant stop saying that red really suits you. Love the embroidery details and you look fabulous
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Jan 29, 2014, 02.44 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Ooh, thank you very, very much Kisses! You made my day :-))
Jan 29, 2014, 11.09 AMby Kocotte
I prefer your dress than the one found on the net. it is absolutely beautiful. is is easy to make embroderies on a knitted fabric ?
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Jan 29, 2014, 02.43 PMby Ellen Hatteland
You are so kind – it was a very expensive dress so I did prefer sewing it… I use paper underneath of the fabric and then it’s not a problem and you can rip it away afterwords :)
Jan 29, 2014, 09.38 AMby E.j. Seo
It’s so feminine and looks graceful!!
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Jan 29, 2014, 02.32 PMby Ellen Hatteland
That’s nice to hear :) Thank you very much E.j. Seo! Nice to see here on BurdaStyle! :))
Jan 29, 2014, 07.47 AMby Mary Athey
Ellen your dress is fabulous. You really suit red and this is such a lovely classic look on you. The fabric’s gorgeous and so are you. Great interpertatiom of the origonal xx
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Jan 29, 2014, 02.31 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Your so sweet Mary! Thank you very much for your lovely comments :-)
Jan 29, 2014, 07.35 AMby schnui
This dress is really beautiful Ellen and a wonderful recreation of the picture. You really are so clever and not only does it look stylish and elegant, it looks really warm. Well done!!
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Jan 29, 2014, 07.40 AMby Ellen Hatteland
I’m glad to hear that Schnui – thank you very much dear sewing friend :-)