Sunday, September 8, 2013

Burda 07-2011 #110 Dress for Mini-Wardrobe

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Can I just say I like this dress about 340% more than the previous dress I made using this pattern. This dress is a lot more drapey and fluid and it just fits this pattern better. I love the pockets and the seaming. I really nailed the seaming this time (brag alert!). But, let’s see, I’ve done that bust seam detail now six times (two with the brown ick dress, twice with the lining on this dress, and twice with the fashion fabric of this dress.
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I made this the same length as last time. I added a back vent like last time. Really, the only different between last time and this time is the fabric.
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Here you can really see the seam detailing. Here you can see the subtle “lace” on those inset panels. I really like the effect. It’s not enough that the contrast smacks you in the face but it does make you look twice.
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Part of the allure for me too is that I’ve loved this fabric for years. I was always too scared to do anything with it.
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Here you can see the details on those side panels a bit better.
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Here you can see it really well. I used scribble patterns from Urban Threads. I already had them.
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The dress is fully lined this time. I had to use fusible interfacing on most of the edges of the dress to help it keep from fraying on me. I also did it on the v-necks and the pockets to help them to not stretch out.
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I used a dark purple invisible zipper in the side.
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I got a few emails/questions about how I did the embroidery. First I hooped up a non-tear away knit stabilizer. I sprayed the dickens out of it with spray adhesive. I pushed my pattern piece onto this and did the embroidery. When done, I just cut the shape out again and used it. I left the stabilizer on the back of the piece. You can see it here. I almost never hoop the actual fashion fabric because I’ve gotten those hoop imprints on too many nice fabrics.  Hope that helps!
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23 comments:

Kristine Balinski said...

Wowza! This is the most fantastic dress. The fit is wonderful, and I *love* the embroidery on the side bodice. You outdid yourself on this one, Dawn!!!

Sofie M said...

That is a great dress. I love the brilliant idea of embroidering the panels.. genius. It's great colours and even the lining is fantastic!

kathy hunter said...

wow you look amazing! Love the inset detail...it is perfection..

Kelly O said...

Awesome job, very flattering style on you. Bravo!

kathyh said...

Very impressive. Great color on you.

Dorothy said...

Lovely dress!

Sue Kenny said...

This is a great dress on you and so worthwhile for you to revisit this pattern even if the brown dress did not pass the test.

Kristy Chan said...

Fantastic! It was worth holding on to that fabric for all those years because this is the perfect pattern for it. I especially love the cheery lining, I am guilty of using such boring linings

Elizabeth Wellons said...

Fabulous dress in every way. The fit is perfect and I love your design on the side panels!

Jennifer Churchill said...

Wow, that's a beautiful dress!

Trinity said...

Gorgeous, Dawn! I knew it would turn out fabulous!!

Janet B said...

I bet you're happy you tried another fabric, this dress is 1000x better!

Janice McCombs said...

Golly, you really did nail it with those embroidery panels. Take a bow, please!

Jewels said...

The dress is awesome and the panels WOW what a great idea.
I Love using Urban Thread designs they're funky and modern and this was a perfect place to put them. I gotta try this.

Rebs said...

you nailed it, girl. you look fabulous always. you are a talented seamstress. i like the length of the dress. it's certainly age-appropriate for me being in my 30s. i hope you wear it a lot and enjoy it.

Eleyna said...

This fits you perfectly! And you look amazing in it! I've never tried a Burda pattern yet - a bit intimidated.

Carolyn Norman said...

This is beautiful! You did a great job on it!

senaSews said...

Beautiful dress. Love this color for fall/winter.

Jane Marie said...

Fantastic job! The fabric, the fit, the lace detail, just wonderful.

Debbie Cook said...

Great dress! I missed this post. I came over to your comments to tell you "our" favorite internet fabric store (fabric.com) is going to start charging Alaskans shipping for all orders ... even those over $35 .. starting 9/16. Time to get that last freebie order done .... :-)

Raye Ann Clayton said...

I lurk and rarely if ever comment, but just had to to say how much I love this dress! The fit is immaculate, and the fabric/embroidery/lining choices are divine! You nailed this one:) Great job!

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Diane in London said...

I simply love the wool mix dress. I'd love to make more dresses in this material, but I hate constant dry cleaning costs. Do you hand wash your woolen dresses?