Thursday, March 13, 2008

the burda dress



Last week's dress was finally finished, so here it is... It's a very simple design but I love it. I've come to the conclusion that I love this kind of pleated dresses, I just do. Remember this red dress from last summer ? It's one of my favorites, and although it's not clear from the photos it's also pleated at the waist.



The pattern is of the cover dress from Burda Tendances nr. 94 (Oct 07). There are actually a few variations on this pattern inside the magazine, my favorite being this one.I followed it precisely except I made it sleeveless. I did cut out the sleeves, but decided not to put them on just at the end (I did save the pieces, in case I change my mind later on). I used a very soft and somewhat thick jersey fabric, which I think also helped the perfect fit of this immensely.



I can now start thinking about some summer patterns for these fabrics. Last night I've borrowed a bunch of pattern magazines from my friend I. (the macaroons tasted as delicious as they look, by the way) so I think I know what will be keeping me busy this next weekend (that and start working on a new batch of bookcovers, which for those who have been asking will be the next shop update).

7 comments:

Me said...

It's adorable, I love it!

Feijoca said...

Olá!

Parabéns! Ficou lindo ! Simples, mas lindo. Aliás como tudo o que tu fazes :)

Continuação de muitos e lindos trabalhos,

Mónica.

Concha said...

Ficou mesmo bem! Também comprei essa revista na perspectiva de vir a fazer um vestido de Inverno, mas nada... é boa ideia fazer um de Verão!

Anonymous said...

That dress fits you perfectly - its beautiful!

JuanitaTortilla said...

That is a FABULOUS dress!

mariko said...

Nice job! It looks great on you.

Mindy said...

Great job on the dress! I love it!I want to make one just like it- you're so inspiring!