Description
Pfew. My hours of fitting, tracing, cutting and sewing have paid off.
The fit of the pattern is great except for the armholes (too small) and the neckline (the two V’s make the shoulders drop to the sides. I would recommend making the back V a high neckline instead) I did an FBA and some small adjustments recommended by another Burdastyler (thanks!). I like how this dress fits!
The instructions for the vent are just weird. I would recommend using the great tutorial from the lovely lady Colleen G Lea (fashionsewingblog). It definitely helped me.
As you can see I bound all the seams Hong Kong style. I was surprised how easy this method is but unfortunately this method costs lots and lots of precious sewing time. Eventually I started hating my sewing machine so I will have a little ‘sewing break’.. Maybe 2 days hehe.
Some things I learned during the process that may help you in the future:
> If there are techniques in the sewing instructions that you haven’t practiced before it’s a good time to make a toile/muslin! This has prevented a lot errors for me.
> Don’t forget to stay stitch armholes too. My armhole facings didn’t fit in the armholes anymore.
> Don’t use cheap (polyester) bias binding because it can be rough on your skin. You better cut strips from a lightweight fabric yourself for Hong Kong binding. Also check how the fabric feels against your skin (mine is quite itchy).
If you have questions about the pattern or techniques feel free to send me a message.
Material Notes
Very itchy fabric, but oh well…
Difficulty
Intermediate
Feb 4, 2014, 12.21 PMby yenny lee
Love it :D
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Feb 4, 2014, 03.32 PMby Carien Dolittle
Thank you Yenny ^^
Feb 4, 2014, 03.42 PMby yenny lee
Your welcome :D oya did you receive my message? I never use msg thru burda so dont know if my msg deliver or not :)
Feb 4, 2014, 03.52 PMby Carien Dolittle
Yes I got it.. Thank you for the advise :) I’m especially interested in handsewing, you seem to do a wonderful job on it! ;)
Feb 4, 2014, 04.02 PMby yenny lee
Thank you :) you made the dresses great aswell ;)
I love to make something since i was young and just these couple of year i decided to make it seriously..:D oww.. if you interested in handsewing, also try to learn types of sewing its nice for your future embellish..i lack of technical words but hope you understand what i meant :)
Yenny
Feb 4, 2014, 09.41 PMby Carien Dolittle
I guess I understand what you’re saying :) You mean types of stitches right? I have to buy some couture sewing books and maybe one day I’ll make gorgeous dresses like you do :D
Feb 5, 2014, 01.05 AMby yenny lee
Aaa yeah that kind of stictches hahaha yup2 you can! :D i can see you also have talent carien..lets grow together ya..me too still learning cos sewing has many things to dig :D cant wait for your next project carien :D
Xoxo
Yenny
Oct 6, 2013, 01.02 AMby Asiverson
I am a tad late in adding my congratulations, but the dress is beautiful on you. What a terrific job, and the Hong Kong seams, Wow. Great work, I think you can sit back for a day or so and enjoy!
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Oct 7, 2013, 02.12 PMby Carien Dolittle
Thank you very much :) I think I have butterflies for my dress!
Oct 5, 2013, 05.34 AMby baum
great dress!
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Oct 7, 2013, 02.12 PMby Carien Dolittle
Thank you :)
Oct 3, 2013, 06.37 PMby papermothballvintage
Beautiful work! Hong Kong seams are so tedious and time consuming. Very well done and perfectly even!
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Oct 3, 2013, 08.03 PMby Carien Dolittle
Hihi I’m flattered to hear this from an experienced sewstress :)
Oct 2, 2013, 11.18 PMby jaimesews
Beautiful!
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Oct 3, 2013, 08.02 PMby Carien Dolittle
Thank you :)
Sep 30, 2013, 02.32 AMby SofiaBlake
I commend you on a job well done. I always find little mistakes in my work, even when other people can’t. It looks great on you, though.
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Sep 30, 2013, 04.35 PMby Carien Dolittle
Thank you! Yes even this dress has mistakes; I was in a hurry to get the dress finished for my grandma’s birthday party. The armhole bindings are a bit off.. :(
Sep 29, 2013, 10.14 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Wow! I admire your patience to make all this effort on the wrong side…! You did a great job and the dress looks fantatic on you :-)
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Sep 29, 2013, 06.18 PMby Carien Dolittle
Patience is just the word that fits this dress.. Thank you :D
Sep 29, 2013, 08.47 AMby cris orange
very nice dress and it fits you perfect. I also like the Hong Kong finish, good work! I always make a muslin first, when sewing a new pattern. This way I avoid ripping the fashion fabric, which is more time-consuming than the muslin.
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Sep 29, 2013, 06.18 PMby Carien Dolittle
Yes muslins definitely pay off! Thank you
Sep 29, 2013, 04.23 AMby kisses
Nice fabric and the green add a little pop
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Sep 29, 2013, 06.19 PMby Carien Dolittle
Thanks
Sep 29, 2013, 01.32 AMby Mary Athey
It looks lovely on you. The green side panals add a great touch to this dress. Love it x
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Sep 29, 2013, 06.19 PMby Carien Dolittle
Thank you