A Favorite: A Seasonal Dress from Burda Style January 2023
Voted a Favorite by the Burda Style Editorial Team
A look at the gorgeous dress 117, a harmonious blend of style and comfort
Let's take a look at this stunning dress 117 from the January 2023 issue of Burda Style! Despite its relaxed cut, the model has all the qualities of high design thanks to its many fine details. And what's more? It can be worn almost all year long! To sew this dress, go for a flowy material like viscose or cotton. Choose the thickness of your fabric according to the season as well as your own personal tastes!
The model's two stars for difficulty require a bit of sewing knowledge. The major challenge of this piece is inlaying the sleeves at sharp, right angles. To do this, stop the machine just inside the corner with the needle embedded in the fabric. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric around the needle. Then, lower the presser foot and continue stitching. Once the stitching is complete, simply notch in the right corner to get a clean finish! In order to prepare your stitching work well, which includes both the gathers and folds, be sure you pay special attention to the pinning. Good preparation of your guarantees successful seams.
The dress can be worn a number of ways and flatters all shapes and sizes. If you are on the curvier side, you can accessorize your piece with a belt, which will further show off your figure. In the winter, you can add a long, knitted sweater or mid-length coat in a wool blend. If you decide to wear it has a top, you can unbotton the top and throw on a thin turtleneck underneath to complete the look.
