Here I am, looking very matter-of-fact in my second version of BWOF 10-2008-115. This was cut and sewn in one evening.
Fabric
Wool jersey from Textile Studio, purchased during PR Day in Seattle on Monday. I strayed from my typical neutral color comfort zone with this great orange-y red.
What I did different this time
As drafted, the dress hem hit me just below the knee. It didn't look great with the knee high boots I wear all winter, so I chopped ~5" off the hem (I ended up shortening my first dress also).
I stitched the center front seam about 1" higher for a little more cleavage coverage.
I probably won't make another dress like this, but never say never...
Adorable X 2!!! Love it with the boots!!! Mary
ReplyDeleteI totally have those tights. You look so cute in this dress and the color is the perfect antidote to the winter blues.
ReplyDeleteAgain. a great dress!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is beautiful. I love the color.
ReplyDeleteThis dress is so like a vintage pattern I bought today, I can't believe it!!! (it's on my blog if you want to check it out) Looks great, love the boots!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress... I couldn't tell if I like it more than the grey one. It's been weeks since I follow your blog, but I never dared to leave a comment... I love all your creations!!!!! It inspires me (I am just starting with a teacher, I even don't have a sewing machine -for now-). read you soon again!
ReplyDeleteWow, very nice! Great colour too
ReplyDeleteIt is really very beautiful, the red goes to you marvelously and with boots, which look!!
ReplyDeleteI love this dress, love it
ReplyDeleteI just recieed Burda wof 09-2008 but when the next one comes it will definitely be on my to-do list! Mind you we are coming into summer so I probably don't need it yet, but then again we have had such extreme strange weather lately (which I am sure is not local to us) that we might need it! Nearly Summer and we are wearing our winter woolies at night!
ReplyDeleteLove, love the colour - you should wear this colour more!
I love that color on you. I don't know which dress i like better - they are both great
ReplyDeleteGreat dress and the color is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLooks great and teh boots are so cute. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great dress and the color is wonderful on you!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is on my short list of winter dresses because of you!
ReplyDeletecute! very cute!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I understand why you made it again!
ReplyDeletecool- I like doing favourite patterns again and again too...
ReplyDeleteNice work! I love the dress (although I love those boots more).
ReplyDeleteLove the dress and the boots!
ReplyDeletethat fabric is lovely!!! <3 wool jersey. And your tights + boots combo is perfect with it.
ReplyDeleteLovely dress, great colour too.
ReplyDeleteYou look hot! Love those boots.
ReplyDeleteP.S. My blog is still around even though you might get an error message. I am converting to a new domain and the transition takes a few days. Don't forget me! Happy Thanksgiving.
love the dress! it looks very comfy. this might be my first burda pattern to try!
ReplyDeleteso cute, LOVE this, and BTW, I almost bought those boots! So cute, they look great on you, the whole outfit totally works!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress and lovely grey suede boots.
ReplyDeleteWheeee I went out and got that Burda right after seeing your first one, but haven't made it yet. I want to do it long - midi or long...great!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. Love the drape and the color. very cute. You've got the attitude too~
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love it with the boots.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress and I love those boots. Who are they by?
ReplyDeleteRachel - The boots are by Dolce Vita, the style is Gina.
ReplyDeleteStunning! This pattern is a winner!
ReplyDeleteI know this is a late post but I had to tell you that inspired by pictures of you in this fabulous dress I made my own in jersey crushed velvet and have had LOADS of compliments! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteKim
Hi Kim - That sounds like a fabulous dress!
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