Burda Style For people who sew
Description
The MiniChallenge is fun, so I decided I will do it, and I have a new skirt. I sew the skirt according to the pattern, then I widen the waistband. ( the total is about six inches ~ not including seam allowence ) The waistband is a little different, instead of using a rectangle, I draw a pattern. ( go to how to, I put the so-called pattern )The skirt was a little big for me,I also narrow it a little. For the thing that go over the shoulder, ( i don’t know what it calls) i put a button there, so It’s removeable. For the place that I put the belt, you could replace it with a long piece of fabric and tie a big bow on the side. ( I’m still finding some color that matches the skirt color ) On the bottom, I fold it in a few layers. I post this yesterday, but it didn’t work… hope it works this time
Material Notes
embroidery fabric (that’s what the sign says when i get it) 55% Linen, 45% Rayon
Difficulty
Novice
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Oct 29, 2008, 02.20 PMby kess
i love this! i can’t wait to make myself one. you inspired me! now i need to find good fabric for this.. thank you so much!
Jul 21, 2008, 08.01 PMby kendal
That dress is cute at every angle!
Mar 28, 2008, 09.08 PMby madk1997
Thank you for all of your nice comment and suggestion, it makes me feel happy… the skirt does look cute, but if you look up close… it has some mistake here and there…… however, it’s fun to make my own clothes.. thank you all…
Mar 21, 2008, 06.29 PMby kordoodle
When I first saw the skirt, I thought someone was modeling a store-bought skirt! (I’m a new-bie to the site) I am just learning what all this site has, but I especially enjoy seeing what others have created. You did an extremely good job on this skirt. I have sewn for about 30 years (am 40 years old). Really good job! Suggestion: cut the area down about that fits over the tops of your legs (my mom calls them “saddlebags”!), because it still looks slightly too big for your frame. Also, shorten the suspenders, and work a lil more on insertion of a zipper. But your own variations of the pattern are really awesome. Very intuitive. Keep up the good work! Mississippi, USA
Mar 18, 2008, 02.23 PMby emilykate
This is GREAT, you’ve got my vote!
Mar 17, 2008, 04.13 PMby sewextreme
Very sassy! The suspenders add a nice touch. The hemline is unique too.
Mar 17, 2008, 12.17 PMby nuiwida23
That looks great! I’ve been wanting to do a patter with suspenders, and this is perfect! Also, I agree with sunnyb64, the V on the waistband totally gives it that punch!
Mar 17, 2008, 07.09 AMby sunnyb64
I like the waistband detail— the V makes it way more interesting than just a plain high waist would have.
Mar 17, 2008, 03.18 AMby nehmah
I like what you’ve done at the waistline. That V gives interest to the waistband. BTW, the straps are call suspenders here, other places they are called braces. They put the weight of a garment on the shoulders, instead of the waist.
Mar 17, 2008, 02.04 AMby Cafe Couture
Hello I just love the waist line. Can’t wait to make myself one like this. I fist thought to make a pant with the same waist line, but this skirt is just perfect – I have some dark brown fabric (mix od cotton and wool). Thank you for the idea.