Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Burda 8/2010 #140 : Dress




Finally I've made a burda magazine pattern! I wanted a date night/going out dress and found this dress in a Burda magazine (its also here for download). I've had this ponte knit in my stash for a while, beautiful stuff to wear, skims all those lumps and bumps while still being so comfortable to wear! That back seam needs another press though (why do I never notice these things until after I take the photos!)

I made a sz 48 with a 1.5" FBA thats rotated into the bust gathers. I do wish I'd added more length, I haven't hemmed the sleeves or skirt because its bordering on too short for me as it is.


The pattern calls for facings at the neckline but I just turned and stitched, was going to use bias binding but I think this knit is stable enough not to need it, we'll see how it goes over time I suppose!


So all in all, it was very quick to sew, extremely comfortable to wear plus I think its flattering and I think walks the line between being dressy while still being work safe.

14 comments:

  1. Very nice dress Suzy - looks good on you. Love the colour. You could get away with a narrow hem on the bottom.

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  2. Nice looking dress, and the color is really perfect on you. I am so in love with Ponte!

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  3. Love the gathers at the front - flattering and a great colour too.

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  4. What a fabulous dress. Love the colour.

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  5. That's a great dress. Looks very flattering on and the colour is brilliant!

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  6. Ring-a-ding-ding! This is lovely on you. Nicely done.

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  7. Lovely Dress, great color on you! Nicely accessorized with that striking kittycat!

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  8. I love it! Where was the fabric from

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    1. Hi Kat - fabric was from the clearance table at Spotlight, I never seem to buy fabric anywhere else, lol, can never resist a bargain!

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  9. Ps very flattering fit. Can we see you stash one day? It sounds fab!

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  10. Gorgeous. And what an amazing blog! As a curvier woman, who struggles to get clothes to fit, you've inspired me to get out my sewing machine and step outside my comfort zone a little. I've also picked up the simplicity 2369 pattern as you've reminded me how flattering wrap styles are!

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    1. Thankyou so much! I'd love to see your S2369 when you're done, its a great pattern!

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  11. love the color and the ruching,looks amazing!

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