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It seems like this is the hot pattern to make these days on Burdastyle so here I am following suit. The neckline of this pattern turned out really big so I took the shoulders up about an extra inch. I think this pattern is so fun and I can’t wait to make more versions of it!
More on my blog here —→ http://sewithought.wordpress.com/
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Oversized piece of fabric from the clearance section of the surplus fabric store... got about 10 yds for $5
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Jan 27, 2011, 01.00 AMby aluckmann
This is one of the cutest versions of this dress that I have seen. Great job!
Jan 12, 2010, 05.03 PMby aubreydawn
every time i see this vintage pattern i want to make it so bad :) you did a great job! :)
Nov 21, 2009, 04.28 PMby katensew
I recently bought this pattern too and have purchased two fabrics to make it up in — but I think it will be for next year now as I working on winter garments. Thanks for the tip about the neckline !
Nov 21, 2009, 04.39 AMby almatinka
Great version of the dress!!!!
Nov 18, 2009, 05.24 PMby nmoonfish
I made this, but I had the same problem with the neck line. I’ll have to try taking up the shoulders! It looks great!
Nov 18, 2009, 03.21 AMby isobelm
The dress looks great, I might have to give this pattern a try too.
Nov 16, 2009, 06.27 PMby suzijewels
I love this dress..I think I’m going to make one for my daughter. What fabric do you suggest?
Nov 15, 2009, 11.01 PMby twoboos
gorgeous!!
Nov 15, 2009, 05.02 PMby msgems
HI I am thinking of making this but wondered… is this likely to blow about in the wind?? i.e on a blustery day are you likely to be showing some underwear as its a wrap dress? ha ha Have a fear of showing my bum off on a windy day!
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Nov 15, 2009, 05.32 PMby Heather D. Childree
There’s so much fabric that you shouldn’t have to worry about that. I made this pattern for myself and for my sis-in-law as her wedding dress. Lighter fabrics work better (NOT cotton) because the dress ends up being so heavy. Also, watch the arm holes. Taking the shoulders up an inch sounds like a good solution. I ended up taking my apart and using it for something else because when I made it with cotton it was too heavy and you could see my bra.
Nov 15, 2009, 05.47 PMby sewithought
Yes I would agree there shouldnt be too much of a problem unless per chance you are in a tornado but the skirt is a full circle skirt so theres plenty to cover up the bum.
Nov 15, 2009, 09.55 PMby msgems
Great! Thanks inthewordinc and Sewlthought. Not planning on being in Tornados but live in England which is renowndly windy and wet. But what the heck as long as there is bum coverage I’m happy. So you would suggest light fabrics?! I’ll give it a go!
Nov 15, 2009, 04.41 PMby misssylver
Brilliant and it looks great on you to!
Nov 15, 2009, 12.09 PMby misssylver
I’ve got this but hear a lot about the front panel riding up, did you find that or are people just being a little alarmist?
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Nov 15, 2009, 04.24 PMby sewithought
After I took the shoulders up I havent had any trouble with it riding up
Nov 24, 2009, 05.13 AMby d3liriums4m4
I keep hearing that, too, and I have a theory: it seems like all the women who make this and have it ride up are fairly slim, and not all that curvy. This was designed for a serious waist-to-hip ratio, so it kind of makes sense it would work well for fuller figures.
My other theory is that, indeed, people use fabric that is too heavy for it. But I don’t know yet, because this is still on my “to sew” list.
Nov 15, 2009, 10.19 AMby jd98
super cute! well done!
Nov 15, 2009, 06.27 AMby imnotyrbabe
Cute…^^ i love it…
Nov 15, 2009, 04.41 AMby soonsoon
Very cute! It looks great on you!
Nov 15, 2009, 03.10 AMby kgallagher3
I have this pattern and have been struggling to find the right fabric. I love your version!
Nov 15, 2009, 01.59 AMby kquade
love this. it looks great on you, and it’s got sass but with a little house on the prairie kind of vibe! I’m digging it.
Nov 15, 2009, 01.56 AMby scheryka
Is this with a pattern? I saw a pattern like this from one of the big 3 recently. it is a retro. I was going to get it but was hesitant because I like the retro looks but I want to make it me. I like the contrast colors. I think I might get it because I just had an epiphany. ;)
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Nov 15, 2009, 08.10 AMby sewithought
yes this is Butterick 4790 I believe its a reprint of a patternn from the 50’s! Its really simple with only three pattern pieces.