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BurdaStyle Magazine: 02-2013-110 (Batik Dress) - Type:Dresses

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Kathhhhhy


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1/23/13 6:00 PM

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Easy & Great for Beginners

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Pattern Description: Close fitting asymmetrical dress with a fuller skirt.

Pattern Sizing: 34-44. I made a 42 and graded the hip up about two inches.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes.

Were the instructions easy to follow? The pattern is simple and pretty easy to make. Burda directions usually a pretty sucky but you can make it through if you need to use them. Coincidentally this patterns is in the issue with a more detailed directions for beginners.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the asymmetrical neckline! So fun. I thought I really liked the skirt but then after making it I realized the seams hit at the largest point on my hipline making it a little less flattering then I hoped.

Fabric Used: Organic cotton jersey.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added about two inches to the hips and had to make a sway back alteration.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I might re-sew this one... likely chop off the skirt and draft my own that may be more flattering. I'd hate to scrap the whole dress since I like the neckline so. I do recommend this but you may have the same issue I have with the skirt seams hitting the widest part of yo. It's a fun dress.

Conclusion: I'm so glad I made it. But I think I am not done with it and will likely alter it to suit my figure a little better.
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	miausiau said... I just got my issue a few days ago...you really got right to that one. I like the neck detail as well. From the photo it looks good but if you are not completely satisfied you have a nice top or bodice to add a striped skirt or some such thing. 1/23/13 9:57 PM
	mudcat said... I just got my issues two days ago and was planning to make the top version of this. You sure work fast ... looks great! 1/23/13 11:31 PM
	squirrellypoo said... I'm glad to hear the top half is good - I was planning on making the top version of this once it warms up. I really like the neckline on you! 1/24/13 6:59 AM
	grays08 said... Great job, really lovely dress! 1/24/13 9:43 AM
	Kathhhhhy said... Thank you everyone! 1/25/13 11:33 AM
	tiadia said... This is lovely - I really like the twisty top details! 2/11/13 6:54 PM