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  Aug 22, 2010, 05.01 PMby cakerz

  I would love to make this dress but I don’t understand the instructions either. I went to the learning portion of the site but didn’t find the instructions on the bodice you mentioned. And what about the skirt of the dress? Where are the instructions for that? :[

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    Aug 22, 2010, 06.40 PMby nickcheung

    Hi Cakerz, there are actually 2 posts with instructions to make basic bodice block on the learning section of the site and here they are: 1) http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/basic-bodice-block. 2) http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/constructing-the-basic-bodice-block. Using those instruction to create a basic bodice block with ur own measurement, then using this technique to change darts into princess seams: http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/change-darts-to-princess-seams. After you ve done with the above steps, u can start to develop the basic bodice block into that strapless top. And for the skirt of the dress, there is also an instruction. It is rite next to the instruction of how to make the top http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/strapless-vintage-dress/instructions/2. Good luck, and let me know if you still have trouble with the instructions.
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    Aug 22, 2010, 09.02 PMby cakerz

    Hey thanks a lot! Im still getting used to this site :] its kind of confusing at times.

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    Aug 23, 2010, 02.50 AMby nickcheung

    Ur welcome ^^

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  Aug 17, 2010, 10.11 PMby sonjam

  i love the dress! but i am sssooo confused with the instructions.

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    Aug 20, 2010, 05.36 PMby nickcheung

    sorry sorry (i agree wit u that im not good at explaining :P) So tell me which part of the instructions bothering u and i will try to clear it out >,^

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    Aug 22, 2010, 10.58 PMby sonjam

    it might just be me cause i’m new with this and don’t know all the fancy terms :P but the bodice block?? i looked that up in the learning part… but i got confused on how that worked.. and the princess dart :)

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    Aug 23, 2010, 03.04 AMby nickcheung

    Ok, so the basic bodice block is like a simple pattern that you use to develop more complecated pattern. All u have 2 do is get ur own measurements and follow the steps, and you will have a basic bodice block with ur own measurement (so when u use that block to make clothes it will fit you nicely, like custome made clothes). It is very useful becoz u can actually develop so many other pattern with it, so give it a try! and after you finish with that, let me know, and i will help with the princess seams.

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    Aug 23, 2010, 05.06 PMby sonjam

    thanks :) il let you know

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  Aug 10, 2010, 11.46 PMby passthepins

  This is really pretty. great fit for the model. A lovely, fresh summer dress. Well done ..
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  Aug 7, 2010, 10.47 AMby elizateny

  THIS DRESS IS SUUUPER CUUUTE!!!
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  Aug 6, 2010, 03.24 AMby Kelsey Edwards

  wow! you’ve done it again :P this is super cute! i would have to be feeling a bit daring to wear it though lol nice fabric choice, beautiful! xx

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    Aug 8, 2010, 03.50 PMby nickcheung

    Thanks! ^^ Im really happy that u guys like it!

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  Aug 6, 2010, 03.24 AMby Kelsey Edwards

  wow! you’ve done it again :P this is super cute! i would have to be feeling a bit daring to wear it though lol nice fabric choice, beautiful! xx
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  Aug 5, 2010, 10.02 PMby lkeogan

  Wow I love this dress and the fabric you used. Your gorgeous as well by the way :)

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    Aug 6, 2010, 02.01 AMby nickcheung

    Thanks! BTW, im not that girl ^{^ lol, she s a friend of mine. Im actually a guy, but i will pass ur lovely comment 2 her ^,}

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  Aug 5, 2010, 08.51 PMby the-elf

  Gorgeous ! Thank you for the intructions ! How much of fabric did you use ?

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    Aug 6, 2010, 01.58 AMby nickcheung

    Thankyou! As i remember, the fabric was 150cm in width, and 120cm in length. It depends on the size and how puffy u wanna make though. The bottom of the dress is juz a rectangle so it saves u a lot of fabric >,^

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  Aug 5, 2010, 06.18 PMby jules14

  This dress is awesome! Thanks for the instructions! Did it take long to make?

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    Aug 6, 2010, 01.51 AMby nickcheung

    thanks! It took an afternoon to make, so i would say its very easy and fast 2 make :D

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  Aug 5, 2010, 05.52 PMby kezi

  What a lovely summer dress, the fabric is gorgeous, is it easy to make? Thanks for giving the instructions!