I made this dress shortly after I finished my last shirt in the previous post. I needed a palate cleanser and this dress pattern looked easy. And it was! Super easy. It's basically a sack with a drawstring. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out although I'm not 100% about the long kimono sleeves. I might shorten them.
Pattern Description: Burda 6732. A sack dress with a drawstring casing around the waist and deep patch pockets. One version has long kimono sleeves and a v-neck and the other has a jewel neckline and sleeve bands.
Pattern Sizing: Burda sizes 36-46. I made a 42 but I think I'd size down to a 40 next go around. At least on the top half. I didn't really have any fit issues because again, it's a sack. The side seam/under arm seam could be closer to the body.
Fabric Used: I used a printed linen I found at Joann's. I picked it because I thought it was the right weight for this dress- not too lightweight but not too heavy either. And the printed pattern on it keeps it from being see-through. And I really love linen.
Alterations/Deviations: None! Absolutely none. Didn't mess with the length. I didn't even mess with the back neckline after all that fitting I've done on those shirts recently. The back neckline could use some minor adjustments ( I think I'll take a small dart in the back of the neck next time before cutting out fabric) but nothing I can't live with. The v-neck is done with a facing.
Likes/Dislikes: I like the v-neck. I love where the drawstring hits. And I love the deep patch pockets even if I didn't sew them perfectly. You can't tell in the busy print anyway.
Conclusion: Super easy, relaxed dress with some nice design features- the drawstring, the hem and the necklines. I made this dress as a casual dress I could wear to work when it gets warmer but I think it looks pretty dressy after all. I would love to try it again in a fabric with more drape. I have a rayon poplin in my stash that I have in mind. I am not entirely sure about the length of the sleeves. Next time, I think I'll try the version with the sleeve bands but I may still shorten the sleeves on this dress.
Cute dress! The neckline is very flattering. I do agree that it would probably look even nicer with shorter sleeves. And for all the crap-tastic fabrics at joanns, their linen selection is very nice!
ReplyDeleteYes, I always like to check out the linen selection at Joanns! And I think I'm definitely going to shorten the sleeves. The consensus seems to be that they need to be shorter!!
DeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteThe sleeves might also be nice with a gathered hem. Which could be cut off as easily as a flat hem if unsuccessful.....
I like the idea of a gathered sleeve! But I think the easy thing to do is chop em' off shorter, which is what I plan to do :)
DeleteI think the sleeves would look cute either shorter and cuffed or loosely gathered but not puffy. Otherwise, dress is great!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I agree, I would shorten the sleeves. I love your fabric too!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the perfect summer dress to me; easy, breezy and gloriously cool and comfortable. :)
ReplyDeleteit's a lovely dress.. and i like the longer sleeves, maybe stick with them a little to see if they can grow on you
ReplyDeleteI too like the dress as is. It looks cool, pretty and comfortable. Great for warmer days.
ReplyDeletethat's a fun shape! what if you split the sleeves on the seam instead of shortening them?
ReplyDeleteI like this, light and airy perfect summer dress. The drawstring, neckline and sleeves give it shape and style without loosing that airyness. I love wearing linen too, scrummy.
ReplyDeleteI love this Japanese style of dress. I have never seen a sack dress look so good! A nice and easy make.
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