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chiffon lavender dress.
The pattern I used was burda7659, which I made a few days ago. I cut view C. I bought this pattern last year and wanted to make a dress! Summer is almost over, I should have made them sooner.
I used yellow and sand beige linen. I omitted to make the front and back yoke. I wanted to show off the contrast, so this idea made my dress stand out. Beige clothes don't suit me, but lemon yellow looks good on me (I think). I thought this colour combination was bizarre before making it, but it turned out fantastic.
I omitted the back zipper, because I didn't want to see it through the thin fabric. I wanted to wear it as a pull over dress, so I chose one size bigger than my normal size, enlarged the arm holes by an inch and added a bias binding trim. I can take it on and off well enough to do without a zipper.
This dress might be the last that I use linen on this year. I love the comfortable dress and will make one with linen from the same pattern next year.
This dress is pullover too. I made the lavender dress with polyester chiffon. This pattern has a puff sleeve pattern. I think this design with a round yoke and puff sleeves is too feminine for me. Therefore, I made the bell sleeve pattern.
Please refer to how to make a bell sleeve pattern if you need.
Copy trace over and cut.
Lengthen sleeves as needed. Measure width with a ruler.
Divide into four parts.
Cut.
Cut and open by 5 centimetres.
Set the part on the other sheet with tape. Cut out. -Finish!
This dress design can be worn until fall. I would make one more for fall version with soft wool.
I love this simple pattern. It's a really useful addition to my work wardrobe. If you look for a quick and easy sewing pattern, I would recommend it.
It's about time to sew fall clothes. I can't wait to make them ^_^
Thank you for reading, see you!
Fabric: Bi-Colour Dress, linen 45" 1 3/4 yd (beige), 45" 1 yd (yellow)
Lavender Dress, polyester chiffon 60" 2 1/8 yd
Total time spent: 6hours