First up is Burda 7063. I fell in love with this pattern the minute I saw it, both the blouse version and the dress. It looks to be quite a simple pattern too. I'm planning on starting out with a "wearable muslin" of the blouse in an Amy Butler voile I've had in my stash for about a year:
I bought the fabric just because I liked it, but then could never figure out a pattern to use with it. I think this one will work well - there's gathering at the bust that adds some interest.
I may also do a version in this leftover umbrella fabric that's been in my stash for probably a year and a half:
Once I know what I'm dealing with fit-wise, I'm planning on making the dress version in a lovely Anna Sui silk I bought a year and a half ago - again, just because I loved it. I've been waiting for the right pattern to come along, and I think this is it!
In the interest of keeping the length of this post manageable, I'll show you the other new pattern tomorrow. What a tease!
That's such a cute pattern, and that silk looks faaaaabulous....looking forward to seeing it made up! :-)
ReplyDeleteI wish there were feel-o-vision! It's quite luscious. I was thinking of underlining the dress, but I want as much of that silk next to my skin as possible! And it's pretty opaque, thank goodness!
DeleteClever technical person you! I love the shirt dress look - can't wait to see that version. And your wearable Amy Butler is fabulous fabric. Love it :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's the prettiest shirtdress I've seen in a while! Maybe I should follow your lead and create a whole outfit!
DeleteI pictorial to - do list in a spreadsheet? That is cool! The dress in the Anna Sui is going to be great.
ReplyDeleteI might get there, but so far the spreadsheet is just the stash, and the to-do list is just an album of photos in iPhoto. I'm trying to figure out a way to link them to the blog without having to reload it all, but I haven't taken the time to look into it yet.
DeleteOrganizing that way must have taken a lot of time, but I'll bet it is well worth it! I love the dress (although the blouse is super cute too!) and the fabric sounds wonderful to wear
ReplyDeleteTotally worth it! And it only took me a couple hours, because thankfully my stash isn't that big.
DeleteThat is super organization there! You should create a sewing version of Ravelry! Your fabric is so neat.
ReplyDeleteI do love a spreadsheet! I wish there were a sewing version of Ravelry - so do most sewers I know!
DeleteAs soon as I saw the patterns I knew they would look perfect on you, just your style and great fabrics!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend Gail and I look forward to seeing your new items.
Thanks, Tracey!
DeleteOoh, I love all of these fabrics! Really looking forward to seeing these come to life!
ReplyDeleteIt might actually happen soon too!
DeleteCute pattern! I particularly like the dress version!
ReplyDeleteJust traced out my pattern today! I might get to this sometime this week!
Deletehello, I was just wondering if you would be able to help me with this pattern, i'm trying to sew it myself and I really don't have a clue what I'm supposed to be doing with the button bands...
ReplyDeleteThanks ever so
nadia
Hi Nadia:
DeleteI haven't made the dress yet! I got as far as cutting out my muslin fabric, and then got distracted with other projects :-)
I took a look at the instructions though, and it looks as if the buttonhole bands are applied somewhat like you'd apply double fold bias tape. Great photo tutorial here:
http://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/facing-or-detail-bias-binding
Hope that helps!