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Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Burda Style 06/2004 130 Dress

I found this remnant of fabric in the market and simply had to buy it and even there was barely a yard of it I wanted it to be a dress. I trawled through all my old Burda magazines trying to find a pattern that would work and after a lot of trial and error that I won't bore you with, came up with this one - 06/2004 - 130.


It is so easy to make that I had 95% of it finished in one evening. Mine is unlined because my fabric has a lot of stretch and I didn't want to lose the comfort factor by adding less stretchy lining. Then I decided it would be better with sleeves and I did nothing more on it for about a week while I procrastinated about it. Finally I added some cap sleeves which came from Burda 11/2010 - 119. I just had enough fabric left to cut them double so I didn't have to hem them.



The fabric was ridiculously cheap (HK$20 or about US$2.50) so this is one bargain dress and I think I have found another TNT dress pattern in the process!


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40 comments:

  1. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)15 June 2011 at 22:20

    Allison you look fantastic in this! And too think it came from a yard of fabric goodness!!! Too kewl.

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  2. Mom (Míriam)15 June 2011 at 22:27

    Lindo! (Gorgeous!)

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  3. Beth (SunnyGal Studio)15 June 2011 at 22:35

    snazzy ! I have a few dresses that take 1 yard or so, very gratifying.

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  4. Amanda S.15 June 2011 at 22:58

    LOVE it! So simple but so striking in that awesome print. I can't believe the price!

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  5. KayY15 June 2011 at 23:02

    Beautiful!! Don't you love fabric miser patterns?

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  6. jacqui m.15 June 2011 at 23:44

    I am so loving this dress on you..and the fit is perfect!!!!

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  7. Karin15 June 2011 at 23:56

    It's a great print! I like the addition of sleeves too, I think it makes the dress really. All for just a yard - what a winner!

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  8. Lori16 June 2011 at 01:56

    Beautiful dress, I really like the sleeves added to it. Impressive for a yard of fabric.

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  9. Unknown16 June 2011 at 02:31

    Love that fabric, and that simple pattern really shows it off!

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  10. KID, MD16 June 2011 at 02:51

    Fabulous print! It's perfect for this simple dress.

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  11. Susan16 June 2011 at 03:53

    That yard is working overtime! You look absolutely amazing in this number.

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  12. Irene16 June 2011 at 03:56

    You look wonderful! Easy to sew and cheap, as well as looking good - must be the perfect dress.

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  13. Meg16 June 2011 at 04:37

    Excellent job with limited fabric amount!

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  14. Debra Martin16 June 2011 at 05:02

    Beautiful!

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  15. Auset's Stitched Treasures16 June 2011 at 05:12

    Yes. I want your closet as well. LOL. Love the dress.

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  16. JoanneM16 June 2011 at 05:40

    Yes an excellent TNT. Fit is perfect.

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  17. Unknown16 June 2011 at 07:09

    It's perfect. I love it. Too bad I don't have that issue. Looks great on you.

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  18. Ann Made Studio16 June 2011 at 07:58

    The fit is perfect and your dress looks wonderful on you!

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  19. Gail16 June 2011 at 08:13

    You never miss do you? Fabulous dress in great fabric.

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  20. Christina16 June 2011 at 08:19

    This dress fits you sooo good!

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  21. gwensews16 June 2011 at 10:35

    Terrific dress! Looks wonderful on you.

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  22. Janine16 June 2011 at 10:39

    you have an amazing ability to translate patterns into the most fabulous clothes ever. congrats.

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  23. velosews16 June 2011 at 11:23

    Great choice of dress style to fabric. Congrats:)

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  24. Vicki16 June 2011 at 17:08

    What a great little pattern! The cap sleeves are a nice improvement too.

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  25. Sharon16 June 2011 at 19:33

    Stunning dress and takes so little fabric, need to check out this pattern.

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  26. Jacquie16 June 2011 at 23:19

    That's a double whammy dress. Masterful cutting - a yard! And $US2.50 for something fabulous!

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  27. Audrey17 June 2011 at 01:30

    This should definitely be a TNT for you. Quick to make, takes minimal fabric and oh so flattering. It is a lovely dress.

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  28. The Slapdash Sewist17 June 2011 at 05:57

    This looks great on you! It should definitely become one of your go-to patterns. Love the rich colors in your bargain fabric, too.

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  29. Summerset17 June 2011 at 07:53

    Smart use of such a small piece, and the sleeves are a nice touch.

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  30. Anonymous18 June 2011 at 04:09

    I'd say! You look HOT in this!!

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  31. Anonymous18 June 2011 at 07:24

    Wow! You look great, and only a yard of fabric? Wonderful!

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  32. Inkstain19 June 2011 at 14:57

    Darling,
    Don't you realize that you could never bore our tribe with "trail and error"stories. We live for them, especially when the result is so inspiring!
    XX

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  33. Maja20 June 2011 at 02:12

    Great dress. Wonderful fabric choice too.

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  34. Dana20 June 2011 at 19:44

    Look great on you - love the addition of the cap sleeves!

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  35. Sigrid21 June 2011 at 04:22

    Beautiful as always. And what a bargain.

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  36. Katharine22 June 2011 at 00:46

    Don't you look stunning! Great dress, def a TNT pattern now--who knew HK$20 had such in store?

    BTW your figure is shown off perfectly in this dress, bravo. Soo flattering.

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  37. Wardrobe creator23 June 2011 at 17:13

    It fits you very well!
    And I'm sure it's much more better with sleeves.

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  38. Gay McDonell24 June 2011 at 10:05

    Stunning - just stunning and totally clever to boot!

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  39. amber1 July 2011 at 05:57

    You sure better keep this pattern as a TNT because this dress is fabulous on you!

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  40. Leslie V2 July 2011 at 06:39

    Fabulous!!!!

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