A plus-sized Burda Style pattern. I used my measurements and adjusted the pattern by using the multi-sized lines. The fit was very good – I only had to take in the sides.
More photos and info on this blog post: http://maidenjane.blogspot.com/2013/02/burda-style-section-dress-pattern.html
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Feb 27, 2013, 05.00 PMby Inga 888
I love everything about your dress, such a good fit and beautiful fabric :)
Feb 27, 2013, 07.19 AMby suganyp
Beautiful dress and a perfect fit for you! U look lovely on this!!
Feb 27, 2013, 02.47 AMby koobakii
You most certainly know the style that suits you best, this looks lovely on you, very chic and well fitted.
Feb 26, 2013, 11.35 PMby schnui
Beautiful!!! I also really enjoyed reading your blog.
Feb 26, 2013, 07.22 PMby SewNotWork
Lovely dress!
Feb 26, 2013, 04.17 PMby sala22
Gorgeous dress, very neat job!
Feb 26, 2013, 03.52 PMby byVA
Fantastic! I had in plan to do it for my mom, and now, after I saw your post, she is going to be my next project. It really is great dress, and it suits you great. Silver.. its sooo clasy. Congratulations…
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Feb 26, 2013, 03.54 PMby maidenjane
Thanks so much. My mind hasn’t quite adjusted to the fact that my body is “matronly”….but I think it works pretty well.
Feb 26, 2013, 03.08 PMby Mary Athey
This is such a lovely dress on you x
Feb 26, 2013, 02.20 PMby jennyrecorder
That is really, really nice :)