Burda Style For people who sew
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Wow, this project took me forever! Lots of fitting, which I post all about here. I’m definitely going to make this dress again, but in a solid color so I don’t drive myself crazy with the pattern matching. More photos here.
Material Notes
shell fabric: silk dupioni
lining: bemberg rayon
notions: thread, metal zipper
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Feb 21, 2013, 05.51 PMby liliv-1
girly and cute!
Jan 5, 2013, 07.27 PMby bluepinky
what a beautiful dress, i love the colours, it looks so good on you! x
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Jan 6, 2013, 09.56 AMby ladykatza
Thank you very much!
Jan 5, 2013, 03.37 PMby kess
Ha, matching plaid is so tiresome but so worth it! I love it!
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Jan 5, 2013, 11.36 PMby ladykatza
Thank you.
Jan 5, 2013, 12.31 PMby omgdora
Fabulous! This plaid is amazing.
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Jan 5, 2013, 11.36 PMby ladykatza
Thank you.
Jan 5, 2013, 12.29 PMby jadealamode
gorgeous dress! well worth the troubles
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Jan 5, 2013, 11.36 PMby ladykatza
Thanks! I’m glad I soldiered on.
Jan 5, 2013, 09.47 AMby Mary Athey
It was worth the effort as its fabulous.i know what its like matching stripes and you did a cracking job. Love the fabric as well x
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Jan 5, 2013, 11.35 PMby ladykatza
Thank you! Its a happy dress, four sure. :)