Burda Style For people who sew

Description

My version of the Sidonie is meant to offer a peek into spring! I lengthened the pattern by about 4 inches and gave it the slight illusion of a pencil skirt by bringing in the hemline 1.5-2in on either side. I did not line the skirt as it really didn’t need it, but I used french seams to give a more finished look. I had been given bags and bags of antique lace from an aunt who has loads of vintage knickknacks and knows I love to sew. I used several different ‘how to’ techniques (found here on Burdastyle) to apply the ruffles. I tried to make each layer a little different from the previous, in terms of both fabric/lace and ruffle style. I would have liked to get a tuxedo ruffle on there, but it just never gave the effect I wanted. I simply banded the uppermost layer as it helped to give the ruffles somewhere to ‘spring’ from and also because that particular piece of lace was so beautiful and delicate, I wanted to show it off! My hope was to have a skirt that could feel fun and flirty paired with a tank top and flip flops for brunch or be sophisticated enough for a nice summer dinner at some adorable outdoor candlelit table!

I wanted the piecey look to the ruffles but didn’t want it to look too ‘Little House on the Praire’, but rather have a vintage feel…more Anthropologie. I had to try lots of combos of lace, but the trick seemed to be in selecting muted tones, and also avoiding eyelet. I did put some eyelet on, but mostly covered it with a much more vintage looking lace. I left a peek of it, though, as a border.

I love how it turned out and can’t wait for it to get warm enough to wear it!!

Material Notes

damask fabric, antique lace

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Credits

My aunt for the lace! Burdastyle for the challenge and the pattern! My cat, who was tragically unhelpful but managed to sneak into one of the pics.