Through her blog, I found an exciting BurdaStyle free dress pattern, the Twister Dress.
Anyway, for my 35th birthday, my husband threw me a big birthday party. For that party, I decided to make the Twister Dress.
This is a really cool dress. It is free, provided you sign in for free to the BurdaStyle website. Although I could have downloaded and printed my own pattern, I decided not to waste printer paper. Instead, I drafted my own pattern (only one piece!) according to my own measurements.
I love the graded stripe knit fabric that I chose and I think it worked out really well.
It comes together really, really quickly after cutting, even with finishing the neckline, sleeves and hemline. I used a double needle for these stitches, and my serger for the two major seams.
The dress itself is unusual, rather form-fitting, and flattering. My husband says that it's rather va-va-voom. :) Seeing that it was my birthday, and that I was at home, I decided that I could get away with it that night.
13 comments:
what a lovely dress! i just might attempt it...
Yowza! What a hot number! It looks great on you. It's worthy of a birthday celebration!
Great dress. What a great way to celebrate. Thanks for the idea.
Your dress looks awesome - wait, let me rephrase that: You also make the dress look awesome!
Happy birthday!!
Thank you so much for linking to my blog and the lovely comments about my work. This means a lot to me... *blush* Thank you!
What a mighty gorgeous dress on you!
Wowsers!! Love the print you chose, and happy birthday :)
That is a gorgeous birthday dress! I love how you played with the print. :D
OMG, how did I miss your birthday?! Belated greetings, my friend! You look HAWT! That dress is gorgeous, and brings out even more of your gorgeosity!
Much love on your 35th from Roomie, the kids, and me. :) xoxo
OMG, how did I miss your birthday?! Belated greetings, my friend! You look HAWT! That dress is gorgeous, and brings out even more of your gorgeosity!
Much love on your 35th from Roomie, the kids, and me. :) xoxo
I've been quietly reading your blog for awhile now and I just have to tell you it is wonderful! Your husband is right - you look like you're ready for a nite out on the town! You did great!
Oh! Definitely va-va-voom. And you, Miss Yoga Instructor, could get away with anything, anywhere. ;-)
Happy birthday!!!! (Sorry I've been MIA. I leave Buddy Blog Posts unread until I have time to focus and comment...which hasn't happened often lately. :-p)
I love it! I can't believe you made that AND drafted your own pattern. Bravo!
It is a flattering design. IT is comfortably sexy...not showing very much and clinging in all the right curves!
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