Burda Style For people who sew
Description
I made this dress to wear to my friend’s wedding on the weekend. I did it without sleeves to make it a bit dressier. I ended up taking it in quite a bit in the upper body area and the shoulders to make a snug fit. This is normal for me as I am a size smaller up top than around my hips and waist.
Material Notes
Not sure what the fabric is, I got it from the op shop. It has fine black horizontal and vertical lines. I like the drape. The band is made from satin. I also used a long blue zip and the iron on hem stuff (name?) as I was worried about adding bulk and leaving marks if I sewed it. It was the first time I have used it and was quite pleased with the results.
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Credits
I mucked up the shoulders initally so my Mum made a suggestion on how to fix it. Really easy and 100% better.
Husband for the photos. Tam for the wedding!
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Nov 18, 2008, 02.04 PMby He-shall-set-me-free
did you print your pattern for this from home? if so, did it take 15 pages to print? lol! I don’t know if it’s supposed to take that much!?! :)
Oct 7, 2008, 02.46 AMby clabrazil
Well done. Made me feel like sewing it too.
May 30, 2008, 07.36 AMby DharmaMama
I LOVE it! I have a wedding in two weeks…i think i might make this
Feb 11, 2008, 05.32 PMby Miss-G
I like your version without the sleeves and the black satin band adds a nice touch. Very elegant!
Feb 11, 2008, 11.11 AMby dianacirne
Gorgeous! That’s fit you really well in you.
Feb 11, 2008, 09.55 AMby Petchy
very nice!! :) looks a lot like a dress i have from topshop, might try this pattern and make another one! you did a great job!! :)
Feb 11, 2008, 05.20 AMby Annika
Beautiful and very good choice of colour!
Feb 11, 2008, 05.18 AMby toupinette
perfect variation of danielle! very beautiful!
Feb 11, 2008, 04.45 AMby Lilo
looks great!
Feb 11, 2008, 02.55 AMby admin
Congrats! The dress looks fab, well done. I like your contrast band
Feb 11, 2008, 01.46 AMby Miss_B
Lovely dress! A very good color too, you look great in it.
Feb 11, 2008, 01.16 AMby Susisonne
That´s beautiful! I also want to make the Danielle dress. I think I will do it without sleeves, too. Well done!
Feb 11, 2008, 12.14 AMby LYBU
You look great. Top color.
Feb 11, 2008, 12.06 AMby yoshimi
I love it!! looks VERY NICE on you.
Feb 11, 2008, 12.06 AMby fashion1
you look adorable! it´s also great without the sleeves. good job!
Feb 11, 2008, 12.04 AMby jd98
it suits you very well. i prefer it without the sleeves too. good job!