Burda Style For people who sew
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I made this using instructions from a vintage sewing booklet I thrifted a few years ago. It was originally just a halter blouse, but after I made one, I realized it would be a really killer wrap dress! So I added a skirt and the sash, and viola! The shapes are pretty basic, but I love how poufy and lady-like the finished design it. It really reminds me of the designs of Claire McCardell: easy-to-wear, simple shapes that the wearer can customize to her own body.
The fabric is some I bought earlier this year from Denver Fabric’s online store, and it’s a beautiful, light but not-too-sheer cotton lawn. I really love the colors, and this has been my “yes, I can wear yellow and orange!” experiment. :)
I did a post about this recently on my blog: http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/2008/06/a-tribute-to-claire/
Material Notes
Cotton lawn
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
Credits
Vintage sewing booklet
Claire McCardell :)
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Dec 12, 2009, 01.38 PMby petitmoutonbleu
you look sexy!!!! how gorgeous dress!!!!!! j’aime trop the colorrr everything!
Jul 14, 2008, 09.34 PMby the-gilded-bee
fun dress, fantastic alteration, fabulous photos
Jul 12, 2008, 10.02 AMby nikkiclare68
Another beautiful dress!! Just perfect!
Jul 11, 2008, 11.23 AMby saxsilverain
oooh, lovely dress, and i love the pictures too!! :)
Jul 11, 2008, 05.46 AMby carottesauvage
Beautiful retro style!
Jul 11, 2008, 04.27 AMby miss-g
I love it. Its so stylish.
Jul 11, 2008, 12.47 AMby lybu
wow. Great creation again. Perfect fit and beautiful color’s.
Jul 10, 2008, 08.04 PMby msnoodlesfriends
i love all your designs and projects. this is one of my favorites. it’s sew very well together, like all of your items. i love the design of this dress and the pattern used.
Jul 10, 2008, 03.06 PMby emilykate
This is very successfull, looks like a real “McCardellism”!
Jul 10, 2008, 01.38 PMby Vivat Veritas
adorable! great job:)
Jul 10, 2008, 01.34 PMby jd98
it’s gorgeous! yes, you can wear yellow and orange!!! :p
Jul 10, 2008, 10.22 AMby camilaustral
you allway make such beautiful clothes!! :) you look great
Jul 10, 2008, 09.47 AMby fabricaddict
Wow what a lovely dress!
Jul 10, 2008, 09.36 AMby rbsmom
Great dress,colors, shoes pictures! Well done!
Jul 10, 2008, 09.01 AMby carlatv
BRAVO!!!
Jul 10, 2008, 08.32 AMby emrichkh
This turned out great! Very vintage. Love the color of the fabric with your walls! :)
Jul 10, 2008, 07.59 AMby dinkley101
Wow, cute dress, fabric is adorable, am also loving the great shoes!!
Jul 10, 2008, 07.35 AMby fashion1
I was waiting of a new creation from you! you look so adorable. cute dress and pics!
Jul 10, 2008, 07.27 AMby senasews
that’s adorable. i love it!
Jul 10, 2008, 07.16 AMby polychromatin
Super-sweet :) I absolutely love it!
Jul 10, 2008, 07.09 AMby emlj
such a pretty dress, and pretty pictures!