Burda Style For people who sew
Description
I made this edgy dress a couple of weeks ago, but only recently started to wear it because of the beautiful weather!
I used the ever-popular Open Back Dress from burda style magazine’s March 2013 issue. I knew right away that I wanted to make this pattern, because it was in petite sizes and I absolutely loved the open back with straps. I altered the dress a little to better suit that fabric I was using. I omitted the gathered cap sleeves and used a different skirt silhouette. I used the bottom pencil skirt from my Galatic Space Dress.
The fabric that I chose what this exotic, paneled print, stretch cotton from Mood Fabrics. I fell in love with the four different prints you get in one yard, and I really like how they are the same color! For each section of the dress I used a different print. I knew I had to use the zebra print for center front, because I wanted it to resemble an X-ray print. I am not one for ‘girly’ dresses but not too harsh, and I think this is the perfect in between. I can wear with a nice pair of nude heels for a cocktail party, or pair it with sandals and a denim jacket for a casual day look.
Photography by Julian Michael Majewski
Material Notes
Cotton, Lycra blend
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Mar 13, 2014, 06.02 AMby maggiemc
The fabric looks amazing. Love the dress.
Jun 17, 2013, 03.14 PMby barbaraagatha
I already asked the wonderful @DorisS about her Orange Beetle Dress. How necessary is the boning? Will I be showing everybody my chest if I just forget about it? Any fitting suggestions?
Jun 13, 2013, 12.30 PMby jilleigh
Aaaaaah, I’m so excited about this dress! You were dreaming it up last time we saw each other :) it turned out perfectly. How do you like the fit of the bodice?
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Jun 13, 2013, 03.52 PMby MegH
Hey!!!! I am so excited as well, I know you were with me when I found this fabulous fabric haha. The bodice fits a bit weird I had to take it in at the bust side seams. Hope all is well :)
Jun 14, 2013, 05.20 PMby jilleigh
All is well! Just finished setting up my new apartment last night – I have a sewing table and everything :) Hopefully I’ll be posting a project soon… I am going to finish the dress I started cutting out in the NY office – with the fabric I got the day you got this fabric :) :)
May 29, 2013, 05.50 PMby Daniel Parker
Absolutely perfect. Love this!
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Jun 13, 2013, 03.50 PMby MegH
Thanks :)
May 25, 2013, 05.00 PMby JPGagnon
GORGEOUS!!!
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May 26, 2013, 09.31 PMby MegH
THANKS!!!
May 25, 2013, 05.15 AMby velvetribbon
Gorgeous dress!
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May 26, 2013, 09.31 PMby MegH
Thank-you I am excited to wear it out
May 25, 2013, 12.20 AMby Haley Jarret
I LOVE this! Are the fabrics at Moodfabric.com or did you get them in-store?
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May 25, 2013, 01.00 AMby MegH
Thanks! I bought it in store, I tried to find it online to link for you all, but I was unable to locate it.
May 24, 2013, 11.53 PMby laurertheexplorer
awesome!
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May 25, 2013, 01.00 AMby MegH
Thanks!
May 24, 2013, 10.25 PMby Mary Athey
lovely dress and the fabrics gorgeous x
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May 25, 2013, 01.00 AMby MegH
Thank you Mary, I love how the fabric works with the dress style.
May 24, 2013, 09.28 PMby Yellowcat
I love so much the fabric! it’s fabulous
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May 25, 2013, 01.00 AMby MegH
Thanks so much!
May 24, 2013, 09.13 PMby Robvihunt
That dress is FAB!!!! i love the print and look amazing on her. so INSPIRE
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May 25, 2013, 01.01 AMby MegH
Thanks! The fabric is my favorite.