BurdaStyle Magazine: 11-2012-138 (Vintage wiggle dress) - Type:Dresses  | | Viewed 306 times
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| | Posted on: | 2/12/13 8:07 AM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | BurdaStyle Magazine Pattern Info More Info provided by joanico | | Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend | | NEW! See reviews of patterns from this issue | | | | Fabric: | Cotton Jersey [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description:
Women’s dress sewing pattern available for download. Available in various sizes.
Dresses like this have a timeless beauty because every seam is so thoughtfully placed. The front tucks are like magic for giving a stunning slim look. The high funnel collar and front slit draw the eye to the décolletage. In total 50’s style, the sleeves are in a pretty 3/4 length
Pattern Sizing:
36 to 44. I made a 38 for the bodice. The skirt is a 42
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Better!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
I found the instructions very easy to follow. I used the portuguese Burda, which is translated by people who know how to sew. Everything makes perfect sense
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the overall look of this pattern, the way it is so incredibly flattering, different and intemporal. There is noting to deslike
Fabric Used:
Cotton jersey
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I did not add a zipper like Burda instructs. It is not necessary. I did not baste and press the front pleats, I love them as they are. I added some vintage buttons to the front bodice
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I will not sew this again, because the design is just too unique. I cannot recommend this pattern highly enough. If you like me only sew the pleats up to the arrow and ignore the instructions to baste and press them, this is a dress that you can construct easly over the weekend.
Conclusion:
I am in luuuurve with this dress! The fit is perfect, the construction was a joy with everything matching, I love the colour, the buttons, everything! And the best was my neighbour who saw me on the dress and asked : "Did you loose weight?" PERFECT DRESS! What can I say more? GO AND TRACE THIS!!!!! NOW!
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This is absolutely beautiful and love the color! I loved this in the magazine but haven't traced it yet. Thanks for helping push me!
2/12/13 9:20 AM
Wow - beautiful!
2/12/13 9:28 AM
Wow, that is a stunning dress. The construction looks so intricate, glad to hear that it went together easily!
2/12/13 9:48 AM
Stunning! I would love to see how this looks on you. Don't yo love it when a dress comes together so easily AND looks fab on
2/12/13 9:56 AM
Great looking dress in a wonderful color.
2/12/13 10:55 AM
Really nice dress. I like the buttons you added too.
2/12/13 12:05 PM
That's a lovely dress.
2/12/13 12:18 PM
If and when I need a fabulous dress this I will put on the short list. Thanks for the info!
2/12/13 1:16 PM
This looks amazing! Lovely job.
2/12/13 2:49 PM
I love this! I did the opposite with my pleats and I equally love both looks! I agree that the fit of this is so wonderful, I love your choice of buttons too!
2/12/13 3:42 PM
Gorgeous. It looks so beautifully made.
2/12/13 4:34 PM
Wonderful dress, I love the buttons - they are so you.
2/12/13 5:15 PM
Stunning and your review has given me confidence to try it. I looked at the magazine picture and thought it would be too fiddly!
2/12/13 6:04 PM
The "lose weight" factor alone is enough for me to make this dress. I dig the funnel collar most completely!
2/13/13 1:22 AM
really lovely
2/13/13 2:14 AM
Love it. Putting it on my list for sure
2/13/13 9:45 AM
Simply divine! I'm so glad you chose to post this review. Love this dress of yours!
2/13/13 10:00 AM
Stunning dress! The seaming is lovely and so is the color.
2/13/13 10:12 AM
It's a stunning dress Joana, I think I would have followed your advice and trace it right away, if I would have bought the issue. Clearly overlooked this gem. Color and style are really you. Looking forward to see it sometime (soon) in real life.
2/13/13 1:40 PM
Congrats on making such an adorable dress! Love it!
2/23/13 4:21 AM