Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Inspired by Betty Draper (isn’t everyone nowadays?) I made this dress to wear to a summer wedding. I underlined the whole thing with silk organza, which was quite an experience (but worth it – the dress has a lovely rustle from the silk and nice body!) I used Vintage Vogue 2960, and found it quite nice, except for how I’m not going to be wearing a girdle (I had to go out 2 whole sizes in the waist to make it fit!) It’s also quite a bit shorter – the 50s length doesn’t work on me. My blog entry for this project is here.
Material Notes
Brushed cotton, possibly for sheets. I adore this print – it makes me think of garden parties!
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Mar 17, 2012, 08.55 AMby ladyjm
<3 You’re so talented!
Oct 20, 2010, 06.53 AMby violetta089
Great fabric, great seamstress! Excellent job!
May 17, 2010, 06.08 AMby msgems
Wow.. really pleased to see this made up. I have the same pattern and was debating it. Thanks for the advice on your blog about the sizing. I’m defineately going to make a test beforehand.
Apr 29, 2010, 07.25 AMby lizah
ADORABLE!!! the fabric is fantastic, and the back and.. well, I love everthing about this dress! ;)
Apr 28, 2010, 09.04 PMby fidgetfingers
it’s lovely!!
Apr 28, 2010, 06.27 PMby sewing-thread
soo cute!!
Apr 28, 2010, 06.04 PMby laurii
gorgeous! :)
Apr 28, 2010, 09.58 AMby kiwistitcher
really cute! I’ve made this up in black & white polkadots & trimmed with white grosgrain ribbon round the bust, armscyes & waist & looks really cute
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May 17, 2010, 06.09 AMby msgems
Can you post pictures? I’m going to make this soon and really want to see what other people have done with it! :-)
May 18, 2010, 08.20 AMby kiwistitcher
will do tomorrow :)
Apr 28, 2010, 08.21 AMby keren
it is beautiful. It looks great on you and I love the style. Success!!
Apr 28, 2010, 06.54 AMby bttn
beautiful dress
Apr 28, 2010, 05.17 AMby apfelbluete
it is wonderful. The choice of the fabric is excellent! The colors you choose, you are always very good!
Apr 28, 2010, 05.00 AMby missymellie
This is so lovely and it looks beautifully constructed!
Apr 28, 2010, 03.51 AMby m j
I love this!
Apr 28, 2010, 03.32 AMby brenda42
Awesome! Love the silhouette and the fabric; very eye-catching :-)
Apr 28, 2010, 01.09 AMby isobelm
I can’t believe it! I’ve just made this dress too (Purple Patterned Dress). I think your fabric choice works better than mine. I think the cotton I used was a little too light weight to make the bodice sit properly. I made it a lot shorter too and changed the pleats to gathers. I love the neckline and the low back. I’m looking forward to trying the pattern again.
Apr 28, 2010, 12.38 AMby pagan
very cute dress. I need to google Betty Draper now…
Apr 28, 2010, 12.21 AMby pinup
so cute, gorgeous fabric
Apr 28, 2010, 12.06 AMby girl-in-jeans
Great work, I love it!