Under the Sea (50s style pencil dress)

Added Jun 5, 2011

by kokuryu

Wroclaw, Poland

Av90_thumb

Views

1396

Big047ramka_large
  • Big047ramka_grid
  • Big044ramka_grid
  • Big045ramka_grid

View All

Description

This dress is a combination of two Burda patterns: 3/2010, #107 and 3/2011, #108.

Material Notes

  • 150 cm (59 in) wide cotton poplin. I only had 1 m. It was a gift from an online fabric shop, e-AbcTekstyliaPL.
  • Bias tape: 2 m

Difficulty

Intermediate

Categories

Season
Spring, Summer
For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Classic, Vintage
Material
Cotton

18 Comments

  • 408123f6579e30360419a0e1901b6463aef41f67_large

    Aug 23, 2011, 10.11 PMby madrastra

    I can´t believe it!!!! You should work as stylist, is just perfect!!!!! Thanks for posting this lovely project!!!!

  • Img_8545_large

    Jun 14, 2011, 05.25 PMby asf

    Fantastic. Looove the color and the fit is excellent.

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jul 11, 2011, 03.05 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you so much, asf! :)

  • P3150492_large

    Jun 6, 2011, 03.43 PMby aggelicat .)

    just perfect!!

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 6, 2011, 03.56 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you so much, aggelicat! :)

  • P3192649_large

    Jun 6, 2011, 10.12 AMby Mai-der

    Lovely, lovely & lovely! Looks great!

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 6, 2011, 11.17 AMby kokuryu

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Mai-der! :)

  • Img_9187s_large

    Jun 6, 2011, 06.22 AMby libbysharf

    I love your dress!! could you give some more details on how you altered and combined the two patterns?

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 6, 2011, 11.15 AMby kokuryu

      Thank you so much, libbysharf! :).

      As to the pattern combining, I traced and cut the top pieces from Burda 3/2011, #108 and the bottom pieces from Burda 3/2010, #107. They matched perfectly.

  • Dsc02469_lev_brco_hms_dof_rscrop_large

    Jun 6, 2011, 03.36 AMby hannnc

    (I’ve said this many times but…) I always love this style of high neckline and low back! Gorgeous dress and good combo!

    2 Replies
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 6, 2011, 10.58 AMby kokuryu

      Thank you very much, hannnc! :)

    • Dsc02469_lev_brco_hms_dof_rscrop_thumb

      Jul 11, 2011, 02.46 PMby hannnc

      Hi again, I’m actually making this pattern now for bridesmaid dresses. I just made a muslin and it is much much too small! Wondering what size you used and how you converted it? As the pattern says size 17-21 which doesn’t make sense to me.

      Thank you :)

  • Me4_large

    Jun 6, 2011, 02.52 AMby poppykettle

    This is such a lovely creation – and the colour suits you well. I’m rather envious!

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 6, 2011, 10.58 AMby kokuryu

      Thank you so much, poppykettle! :)

  • 100_8780_large

    Jun 5, 2011, 10.05 PMby mojo elgin

    beautiful! it looks great on you!

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 5, 2011, 10.24 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you so much, m.j. elgin! :)

  • 22_05_11_005_large

    Jun 5, 2011, 07.14 PMby sewtake2

    Such a beautiful dress-the colour and style is just perfect for you

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 5, 2011, 07.45 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you for your kind words, sewtake2! :)

  • 036_large

    Jun 5, 2011, 04.25 PMby Debby H

    All round wonderful

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 5, 2011, 04.26 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you so much, littlebaz! :)

  • 10th_aug_on_holiday_large

    Jun 5, 2011, 04.06 PMby katensew

    Lovely colour and style.

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 5, 2011, 04.07 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you very much, katensew! :)

  • Mekidsmountain_large

    Jun 5, 2011, 03.48 PMby Lucha Suarez

    Such a lovely dress! You did a great job, and that color suits you so nicely!

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 5, 2011, 03.55 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you so much, mamadiosa! I’m glad you like it :).

  • Sewing_banner_large

    Jun 5, 2011, 03.24 PMby jhurienesling

    What a beautiful dress and great color. You look very pretty!

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 5, 2011, 03.27 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you for your kind words, jhurienesling! :)

  • Vienna_2010_036_large

    Jun 5, 2011, 02.56 PMby violetta089

    Beautiful! Great job as always :-)

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 5, 2011, 03.03 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you very much, violetta089! :)

  • Missing

    Jun 5, 2011, 02.54 PMby anemary07

    Love the color. Elegant, chic combination

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 5, 2011, 03.03 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you so much, anemary07! :)

  • Img_7458_large

    Jun 5, 2011, 02.36 PMby leahfranqui

    That color is magnificent!

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 5, 2011, 02.38 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you so much, leahfranqui! :)

  • Come_fly_with_me_3__large

    Jun 5, 2011, 02.35 PMby BlancheOfArts

    Love this color, suits you so well! Very chic, simple, yet so special. :)

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 5, 2011, 02.37 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you very much, blanz80! :)

  • Photo1-1_large

    Jun 5, 2011, 02.26 PMby Pepper Toast

    Very lovely dress. I love the colour too.

    1 Reply
    • Av90_thumb

      Jun 5, 2011, 02.36 PMby kokuryu

      Thank you so much, time4me! :)

Add a Project

Help

Add to Favorites 64 people added it

This project is based on

Featured

Burdastyle

http://burdastyle.com//projects/under-the-sea-50s-style-pencil-dress