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BurdaStyle Downloadable: 122a (Bustier Dress w/ Draped Detail) - Type:Dresses

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Westy85


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12/1/12 7:45 PM

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Were the instructions easy to follow?
The BurdaStyle instructions are improving. They are making them a little easier to understand. Although they don't have all the step by step pictures other sewing companies have. I knew what to do for the front slit from the Burdastyle Tie Top that I previously did. There is a front slit tutorial that will help make this one.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I liked that it was really simple you could just throw it on. I didn't make my front slit as large at the pattern dress shown on their site. I still have to wear a small singlet underneath though which I think is the intention of their version (I am hoping anyway lol). I put my elastic waist a bit further down on my bum otherwise it would have made my hips looks huge due to my body shape.

Fabric Used:
Polyester material from Spotlight.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
The front slit was made smaller, I added length to make it a long dress (probably not long enough though due to the waste band pulling the dress skirt up), and also added the sleeves. The little sleeves were included in the pattern though so I thought why not!

Pattern Sizing:
I am pretty sure it was a size 40.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would probably do another version but just keep it the knee length.

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	miausiau said... I really like that dress and I'll take the dog...only sort of kidding(I'm in US)...I hope he finds home. 12/1/12 8:06 PM
	Westy85 said... Thanks Miausiau. hehe I know my parents are happy to keep him lol. He has owners they just haven't claimed him yet hehe. Bit worrying :) 12/1/12 11:07 PM
	Immelu said... Great dress!!! I was checking out your blog and saw the "Nailed It' pics....thanks for linking...I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. My favorite: the ninja cookies. LOL 12/1/12 11:45 PM
	Westy85 said... Thanks Immelu. I know its so funny because its true! I loved the sheep cupcakes. Thats exactly what they would look like for me. So glad you enjoyed it. 12/2/12 3:07 AM