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Monday 20 January 2014

BurdaStyle 08/2009 - 128 Dress

This is not really my usual style of dress, but I loved both Melissa & Kristy's versions and right now I need more long sleeve dresses so I tried this one out in some navy doubleknit.


My dress form is really on its last legs (literally, I have to keep duct taping them together) and I've had to lighten these photos so you can see the detail.  Did you see Tany has just published a post on improving our selfie photos? That's going to be my mission this year.....

The only change I made to the pattern was to omit the zipper since I used stretch fabric and made the sleeves shorter because I ran out of fabric.  It does seem to be a bit long waisted, even on the dress form so check this before you make it, especially if you are a bit short waisted like me, although other versions out there seem to be fine.


To keep the sporty vibe, and ok because I was too lazy to do anything else, I used my twin needle to top stitch the facing in place, and also just twin needled the hems.




I like this dress a lot and can see it working in a range of fabrics from sweat shirting for a sporty, loungewear version to crepe or lightweight tweed for a more formal version.  I think the boat neck is perfectly drafted and I must remember to use it on other tops.


I've got one more doubleknit dress in the works and then it's time to move onto a different fabric I think.  My sister is coming to visit for Chinese New Year which means I lose my sewing room for a fortnight so I need to get my sewing fix in while I can!

31 comments:

  1. Oh it looks lovely. I loved Kristy's too and I think yours is great too. I must remember this one for winter.

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  2. I really like this style! Really nice finish to it. Looks like a great go to for winter dresses!

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  3. so pretty! I love this style. :)

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  4. Love it! You look fantastic!!!

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  5. Cute dress, love the subtle details!

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  6. That is such a cute dress Allison.

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  7. I love it. It's very flattering on you.

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  8. Oooh, that IS a very pretty neckline on you!

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  9. I really like this dress on you, the skirt part is so damn cute
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  10. How did I miss that one? It looks lovely on you.

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  11. This looks gorgeous on you! Must revisit the pattern myself...

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  12. I had forgotten about this pattern. Your version is lovely on you.

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  13. Love the dress on you! Beautiful!

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  14. Awesome! This is also a style I wouldn't normally go for, but all the versions look so great! Might have to consider it for a future project.

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  15. By the look of the technical drawing I would say that the skirt was going to look puffy, but your version is so pretty, and elegant. Love it!

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  16. I love this dress on you. What a great idea to make it in a knit! I will have to try this. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  17. This is just lovely, Allison! It may not be your go-to style, but it fits so well and is such a chic style. I'm sure you'll wear it to death!

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  18. I love your dress, very smart to make it in a double knit because I find mine a bit tight around the shoulders when driving or lifting my arms. It looks good though and that's all that matters!

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  19. It's beautiful! I really love this dress..where could I found the pattern? I've got a little experience in sewing but I'd like to try! :)
    thank you, Francesca (a new reader :D )

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  20. Precioso!!
    Podrías públicar el patrón?

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  21. I love this dress on you! The neckline is really nice. I've had my eye on this pattern for a while but wasn't sure how it would look. I like it in the double knit (twin needle stitching and all!) -- thanks for sharing your version.

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  22. Lovely dress and I totally understand your obsession with doubleknit. It's so easy to sew and wear. Can't wait to see the next one!

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  23. Another great looking dress. Double knit is easy to sew and easy care.

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  24. Love this style in either a ponte or a woven.

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  25. I love double knit, it's my new favourite fabric :) Your dress looks great. I want to make a few comfy sporty dresses but I always worry they could look too casual - but this is great and I have this issue too.

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  27. Your sewing is impeccable! I have been sewing for less than a year and I hope someday to sew as well as you. I love your pattern selections.

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  28. Your sewing is impeccable! I have been sewing for less than a year and I hope someday to sew as well as you. I love your pattern selections.

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  29. Your sewing is impeccable! I have been sewing for less than a year and I hope someday to sew as well as you. I love your pattern selections.

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