Burda Style For people who sew
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This was my first big first sewing project ever, I made it in July of last year (2009). It was really intimidating at the beginning, but I’m very happy with the end product. It’s just how I wanted it, and fits well. It’s an alteration of New Look 6676. I added a waist band, and made the skirt fuller and gathered instead of an A-line. The bodice is fully lined, with an attached shorter underskirt.
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Swiss Batiste
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Apr 13, 2010, 11.10 PMby Seussian
Darling! I like the color :) God bless
Feb 25, 2010, 05.06 PMby LittleMissNY
its really cute!!! Love it! :D
Feb 9, 2010, 08.33 PMby Hardlyangel
Cute! Cute! Cute! ^^
Feb 9, 2010, 07.08 PMby Sene
Very pretty indeed. A bit retro. I think that’s what I enjoy about it.
Feb 9, 2010, 04.21 PMby sunnilj9
Its so lovely and the bodice fits you perfectly it looks like! Lovely color on you too! Perfect hem.
Feb 9, 2010, 04.14 PMby molly molly
So cute! you did a great job
Feb 9, 2010, 03.04 PMby gonnange
lovely colour :D it has a certain grace about it
Feb 9, 2010, 09.06 AMby luzie
wow, your dress is supercute! this was your first project??? – i’m really impressed!
Feb 8, 2010, 11.30 PMby Erin T.
Cute!!! So light and swingy – perfect for summer. Well done for your first real project!
Btw, I featured your dress on my blog:
http://trailertreasure.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/burdastyle-top-picks-3/
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Feb 9, 2010, 12.51 AMby PurpleJB99
Thanks so much, that just made my day. :D
Feb 8, 2010, 03.07 PMby Almatinka
Wow! This is a great dress and I am surprised it is your first with all the alterations! It’s beautiful, elegant and looks very well made!!!
Feb 8, 2010, 02.41 PMby Carly Larson
the alterations you did to it are great! Nice job :)
Feb 8, 2010, 10.07 AMby mama mooch
this is soooooooo nice and well done for a first.
Feb 8, 2010, 09.09 AMby chichil
This dress is so feminine and graceful!
Feb 8, 2010, 07.52 AMby server47
This is the type of stuff I want to make. May I ask what sewing machine you use? I am wanting to buy one and I am not sure what kind to get
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Feb 8, 2010, 07.00 PMby PurpleJB99
My machine is an old Pfaff 7570, but I’m not sure they make that model anymore. Honestly though, it’s pretty finicky. The tension gets messed up a lot and it’s complicated to thread, but lawdy does it sew beautifully. If you’re a beginner I would recommend something a little easier to use, though. I can’t offer any suggestions, as this is the only machine I’ve ever had, but you should definitely look at Pfaff or Singer. :) Good luck!
Feb 8, 2010, 12.42 AMby Jellybean
Very pretty. And well done for your first big project, you did a great job – alterations and everthing.