This top corresponds to dress pattern #128 from the 01/2010 issue of Burda magazine.
I used this pattern as the basis for making my #Monsieur houndstooth dress. As usual, I made a few small changes to remix the garment my way (yes! I know exactly what I want :D), because I was afraid the original pattern would give me a bit of a granny vibe… Anyway! Here are the changes I made: removed the cuff button plackets, removed the front opening, adjusted the sleeves. I think the little blue bow tie (removable) adds a gorgeous touch to the outfit.
Fabric choice: I absolutely wanted to make a fairly loose dress in houndstooth fabric. So I made a quick trip at lunchtime to the 18th arrondissement to look for a fabric that would work. I came across this fairly lightweight 100% wool fabric, but not too light either. To be honest, I wasn’t super happy because I was looking for larger checks. This fabric ended up in my bag anyway, a bit reluctantly. Price: a 3-meter piece for 45 euros.
Making it: Simple. Really very simple. The little bow tie was made without sewing, using a glue gun (the easy option). But you can also sew it by machine or by hand. I made a removable bow, not because I plan to wear the dress without the bow tie, but because I also plan to wear it with different bow ties.
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The result: Flawless! I might have liked it to be just a tiny bit longer, but oh well… it works like this too. I mostly wear it in autumn and winter with blue or burgundy tights depending on the color of the bow, and with high heels (otherwise, guaranteed granny effect!). It’s comfortable to wear. The cut and design are really very simple, and I also think it looks like a little designer dress 🙂
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This dress is based on pattern #128 (Belted tunic) from the 01/2010 Burda Magazine.
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As usual I made a few adjustments in order to transform slightly the dress to suit my taste. To be honest I was afraid to look like a granny in this dress. Hahaha!!! The changes I made are the following: I did not consider adding the “cuffs”, no front opening, sleeves adjusted. The little blue bow (removable) brings a little sophisticated touch to the dress.
About the fabric: For some time now, I have been wanting a dress made out of a Houndstooth fabric. I run a quick errand one day at my lunch break to look for a fabric that could match my project and fell on this 100% light wool fabric. To be honest I was not that satisfied with what I found as I was looking for a bigger square patterns. Anyway the fabric ended up grudgingly in my bag. The price: 3 meters for 45 euros.
About the realization: Simple. In fact very simple. The bow was made with a glue gun, I could also have sewn it with my sewing machine or by hand. I preferred a removable bow not because I intend wearing the dress without a bow, but because I also intend to wear the dress with different bows.
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The result: Flawless ! Feeling at ease in it! I would have loved it to be slightly longer… but anyway, this length also works great. I often wear this dress in autumn or in winter with blue or wine color tights, depending of the color of the bow. I also wear the dress with high heels (to avoid the granny style hehehe!!). This dress has a very simple cut and design, it could even be a designer dress 🙂
