There is a half lining for the bodice only, though you could line the skirt too with a straight lining. I used a glen plaid wool and rayon for the lining. The only alteration I made was to shorten the skirt by 2 inches.
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| I have a feeling I didn't pull the lining down in the front before taking this photo. |
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| I put in a center back lapped zipper. It's a metal zipper that tends to get stuck. |
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| No pooch from the side! |
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| I opted against the bow belt. That would be a little too twee on me. |
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| Burda 08-2009-128 line drawing |
You're on a roll with these Burda dresses - this is another fantastically elegant dress with perfect fit!
ReplyDeleteit is a sophisticated look, I love how you used the plaid for it and that issue is awesome.
ReplyDeleteMmm. I definitely like this. I have very few work dresses and this is just perfect. You did a great job. I love seeing your creations because I know how they will fit me. Keep sewing, please!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful!! The fit, especially in the back, is amazing. I've been a little afraid of this design, as I was afraid of those pleats, but every version I've seen looks great, so maybe I should go for it!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite issues too! I want to make the entire "Paris" section on day, including this dress. I love how yours came out. Very sweet looking!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress! The fit is fantastic. I love how sleek the back is.
ReplyDeleteLove. Really, love. I was a little nervous about a plaid on this dress because of matching seams. But, it's so CUTE.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable--I want to know you how you got it without pooch! I dismissed the pattern because other projects I've done with similar tulip pleats have major poochage.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good! I can see where the poochie thing would be an issue. Great dress.
ReplyDeleteYou did a lovely job with this dress and it looks fantastic on you. LOVE the plaid.
ReplyDeleteLovely dress. I suggest that you chop off the hem and replace with bias hemming tape. This has worked for me with similar hemline problems.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this dress is just so sophisticated. It's perfection. I am jealous - I want it in my closet.
ReplyDeleteOoooo. This dress looks so nice on you. Flattering and very nicely sewn. Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI've made this dress - including a grosgrain bow belt 'cos I like a bit of twee now and then! I found that to fix the hem issue I chopped nearly all of the seam allowance off once I was sure of the correct length, and just turned up about 1.5cm and machine stitched.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute dress! Looks great on you! I love that issue, too, but I have yet to make anything from it... I love just flipping through and one of these days I'll make this dress and other things.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the kind words everyone, and to Gail and Kristy for suggestions to rehem!
ReplyDelete@Slapdash, I think it's the design, not me. The fittedness in the back of the dress and the waist keeps the tulip pleats from getting poochy.
Beautiful dress. I too was worried about the poochage factor.
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