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I adore this dress!! I made it this Wednesday for a Woman’s day Party and am ready to wear all the days round:)) It took me just a day to sew it including cutting. Very easy and quick to make but the enjoyment to wear is much greater:))
Maybe I like it so much because from the moment of buying fabric and till the moment of having the dress ready there passed only three days!
I think it’s a universal item because is good either for work or for a walk or for a date:)
I used the pattern #123A for a shorter dress but the length is their only difference.
Material Notes
Made of crepe, the fabric is very soft, well-draping, comfortable for wearing. The draped/ruffled half is quite heavy so don’t use too thick fabric.
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Novice
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Apr 5, 2013, 10.43 PMby liliv-1
It’s one of the prettier versions I have seen ( and I have seen a lot) , you managed to give it finesse although in the magazine looked like a robe.
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Apr 10, 2013, 03.09 PMby Staroks
Thank you very much!
No, it just looks like a robe on their models:)) I only made a slight fitting at the waist, decrease for one size. I think the softness of the fabric is important, it has to hug not to keep shape.
Mar 31, 2013, 07.14 PMby claudinka
Not only the dress looks great. YOU look great in it, fits you like a glove, that dress is made for you.
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Apr 4, 2013, 06.55 PMby Staroks
Thank you very much! Not very often such compliments are heard. But actually, I agree with you:)))))
And I really like the dress. It’s a right thing in right time and in a right place.
Mar 13, 2013, 12.38 PMby Ivanamania
Just gorgeous!
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Mar 13, 2013, 09.14 PMby Staroks
Thank you very much!
Mar 10, 2013, 07.53 PMby Kim Mullins
oh that is just lovely! i shall have to make one now! Like you i tend to have to butcher the patterns to get a better fit! I always find it interesting to read how other people alter their patterns. its helpful to get alteration tips. its wonderful to see some one look so happy and confident, and timelessly elegant.
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Mar 11, 2013, 03.55 PMby Staroks
Thank you very much for your nice comment!
Mar 10, 2013, 05.18 PMby Inga 888
great dress, I can see how it can quickly become fave part of the wardrobe :)
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Mar 10, 2013, 06.29 PMby Staroks
Thank you very much!
Mar 10, 2013, 06.51 AMby Sewindubai
This is so beautiful, I would love to make it myself. Did you have to do a fba.
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Mar 10, 2013, 10.05 AMby Staroks
Thank you very much! I really recommend it, very quick and easy project.
What is “fba”?
Mar 10, 2013, 02.26 PMby Sewindubai
A fba is when you have to slice the pattern and alter it to accommodate a larger bust size
Mar 10, 2013, 06.28 PMby Staroks
No, I usually make changes in patterns from Burda but not for bust, I use size 40, it’s enough for my bust.
I broaden an armhole for front and back to size 42, then decrease the line to the waist size 40 and increase again for hips and use a sleeve for size 42. I also make a shorter back. It’s hard to explain but I’ll try.
From the top of centre back I mark 1.5 cm down , put the paper pattern to this new mark for center back neckhole and the end of a shoulder for size 40 and then draw a new line for a neckhole and shoulder. This way the patten fits me and I avoid slouching back.
Mar 10, 2013, 12.45 AMby jacquipardue
Very lovely dress. I can see why you would want to wear it all the time—it is splendid.
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Mar 10, 2013, 10.03 AMby Staroks
Thank you very much for a nice comment!
Mar 9, 2013, 11.30 PMby Mary Athey
This is just gorgeous.on you, the colours so lovely and rich and what great draping x
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Mar 10, 2013, 09.59 AMby Staroks
Thank you very much! It’s really a very harmonic dress, maybe that’s why I’m so happy wearing it!
Mar 9, 2013, 06.49 PMby kihli
Beautiful, I love it, especially in that great blue color!
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Mar 10, 2013, 09.58 AMby Staroks
Thank you very much!
Actually the colour inspired me!
Mar 9, 2013, 05.06 PMby SassyT
I love this. The ruffle part is fab.
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Mar 10, 2013, 09.57 AMby Staroks
Thank you very much!
Mar 9, 2013, 11.27 AMby lolacouture
This dress look so pretty on you !
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Mar 9, 2013, 12.54 PMby Staroks
Thank you very much!