Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Burdastyle’s Mila pattern with a twist – I inserted a chunky metal exposed zipper instead of the hooks and eyes to give the dress a more “edgy” look. I chose big red roses for the skirt part to go with the chunky zipper. The inner layer is a more delicate broderie cotton with vertical patterns (but it’s hard to see on the photos.) I adjusted the pattern slightly for a slimmer silhouette, however, the pockets ended up sticking out a bit! I tried to hide this in the photos by putting my hands in the pockets, but you can see how they are a little sticky-outty in the close-up.
Material Notes
Bodice: black linen, Skirt: quilting cotton with big red roses, Inner layer: cherry red broderie cotton, chunky metal zip, invisible zip
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Credits
- Mila #6023
Thanks Burdastyle!
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Nov 6, 2009, 01.03 PMby cynthia.
Thanks everyone for all your kind comments and encouragement!
Oct 30, 2009, 11.21 AMby kazoir
A cutting-edge dress for a cutting edge gal
Oct 19, 2009, 07.24 PMby sewneenee
great design choices…love your dress
Oct 19, 2009, 05.37 PMby fabricaddict
This looks fabulous!! I love it!!!
Oct 19, 2009, 08.57 AMby hannnc
the colour scheme of this dress works perfectly! well done :D
Oct 19, 2009, 04.37 AMby nikkishell
It’s gorgeous Cynthia!!!! Great job.x
Oct 18, 2009, 11.10 PMby Beaver
love it. i would def. wear this.
the edginess of the zipper+ the delicateness of the roses is what i lovelovelove about styles like this.
Oct 18, 2009, 02.32 PMby bubbley74
I absolutely love this dress