Saturday, February 20, 2010

Burdastyle Melissa Dress

I had purchased a nice jersey with a border print - well not actually a border print as the print actually repeats across the width of the fabric, like a really wide repeating pattern. I have been looking for a pattern to use for this for ages and when I saw the Melissa dress on Burdastyle I thought it might work. This is the technical drawing for the dress and skirt pattern.
It does not cost much to download and I did not find it a hassle to sticky tape the pattern together but I do think you can get it downloaded to print at a copy shop if you wish. I cut a size 40 (my usual burda size) and this is what ensured...





As you can see I really love this little frock.I was concerned the pattern may be too busy but with the break up of the border print it seems to work. I could have done a better job of matching the centre back seam of the bodice. I did match the pattern to line up but didn't consider matching the pattern any better and I wish I had now - at least it is on the back where I can't see it!

I am considering making another one as it was such a simple sew and perhaps the skirt version in a doubleknit. We shall see...

Review for those interested.

23 comments:

  1. what a clever use of that border print - a very flattering dress - you look great!

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  2. Fabulous summer dress, Sue! The pattern and fabric are a match made in heaven. It's a simple little dress but the fabric gives it that wow factor. Makes the whole dress look 'designer'. Nice job.

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  3. That's a very striking dress that you have made Sue. Great use of the repeat print.

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  4. Oh, that worked very well! I've been looking for a similar pattern to work with a border print in this way, I'll have to try it. :)

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  5. Nice! and so cheerful. Good work.

    I'll have to give that dress a look the wide and high waistband would look nice on me... Thanks!

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  6. That's a very flattering dress. Nice!

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  7. I love this dress! It looks great on you. Perfect combination of fabric and pattern.

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  8. That is just beautiful on you Sue. What a cute pattern that is. I can definitely see it in many different fabrications!

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  9. That's a very pretty dress, and looks like upscale RTW! Nice sewing!

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  10. A very nice dress! The fabric is perfect for this cut!

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  11. This dress looks fantastic. I'm hoping that when I get this body back in shape I will sew for myself again and then I'll post my pictures in pretty slim dresses, too!!! How did you do it?

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  12. That is a lovely border print dress.

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  13. I love it too. I just tried out a burdastyle pattern and was quite pleased. I did print it at a shop and it was pricey. next time I will take the time to print at home and tape!
    You truly look wonderful. The fabric print is perfect! Enjoy.

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  14. Excellent use of the border or repeat print. It is very flattering on you! It looks fantastic. Great job!

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  15. What a flattering dress on you..the print is gorgeous!

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  16. What a good way to use the "border". Looks great on you.

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  17. Very nice! The fit is great and the use of the border is really nice.

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  18. Awesome dress and a creative use of the border... you look great.

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  19. I love the way you used the pattern on the fabric. It really looks great on you

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  20. Gorgeous! Perfect fit, and I love the way you used the print. Wonderful dress!!

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  21. This is so beautiful. I love the fabric and you really did it justice with this style....

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  22. That is lovely Sue. I think you should enter it in the Aust Sewing Guild's competition at the Convention in September. You don't need to attend to enter the comp!

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  23. Your dress is gorgeous, and the use of the border print is so clever. I love it.

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