I fell in LOVE with this DVF dress when I saw someone in blogland wearing it a month of so back (sorry can't remember who it was) and I had to have one.
I initially saw this Burda pattern after working on a Burda dress for one of my clients. I have IGNORED these patterns but not anymore. I LOVE my dress. I actually have a print that is very similar to the DVF dress but I wanted black and white for this one. I WILL Make this again in the other print...and possibly a couple of solids lol.
The wind was MAD disrespectful when I took this. Soon as Kayla snapped this pic, the bottom fell out lol.
Pattern Description: Maxi Wrap Dress
Pattern Sizing: 10-20 I cut the 14
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I read over the instructions once just to make sure there wasn't anything tricky about it and it wasn't. Very easy, very straight forward, unlike the instructions in the Burda Magazine.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the style of this dress. It is indeed a classic.
Fabric Used: Jersey
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I only shortened the sleeves.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS I plan on making this one a few more times. I really love it.
Conclusion: This is such a great pattern. VERY well drafted. Pick this one up if you like this style. It's a winner!
Pattern Sizing: 10-20 I cut the 14
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I read over the instructions once just to make sure there wasn't anything tricky about it and it wasn't. Very easy, very straight forward, unlike the instructions in the Burda Magazine.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the style of this dress. It is indeed a classic.
Fabric Used: Jersey
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I only shortened the sleeves.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS I plan on making this one a few more times. I really love it.
Conclusion: This is such a great pattern. VERY well drafted. Pick this one up if you like this style. It's a winner!
Beautiful dress. Great fabric and absolutely love the pearls! TFS
Posted by: Rachelle | February 11, 2013 at 07:16 AM
You look fabulous! That dress is such a great look. Definitely looks DVF.
Posted by: Linda T | February 11, 2013 at 07:20 AM
Very pretty! I have a short dress that looks very similar. It's a black and white print also, but I also have a brown and white print. I need to pull it back out of the closet and wear it!
Posted by: S23 | February 11, 2013 at 07:43 AM
I love your dress better than the DVF dress. Your print is prettier. I still haven't made a maxi dress but I plan to.
Posted by: Rachel | February 11, 2013 at 08:20 AM
You look great in this dress. I'll have to get that pattern for my daughters. It looks so cute.
Posted by: Beth Conkwright | February 11, 2013 at 08:22 AM
Love your dress!
Posted by: Kurlylicious | February 11, 2013 at 09:59 AM
Love!!!
Posted by: Nerd Girl | February 11, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Love the way your dress came out!!!! The fabric you chose is gorgeous.
Posted by: Lashell | February 11, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Fabulous!
Posted by: orchidophile | February 11, 2013 at 11:45 AM
The dress looks really fabulous!
Posted by: Joy | February 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM
Oh, I love this dress! The print on this fabric is wonderful, the fit is fabulous. You look gorgeous!
Posted by: Laura | February 11, 2013 at 01:18 PM
I agree with Rachel! I like your dress and print better than the original! Love your hair too!
Posted by: Cheryl L. | February 11, 2013 at 02:32 PM
I love it,you look great! Sorry going to have to copy:)
Posted by: Jacqueline O'Neal | February 11, 2013 at 04:01 PM
You forgot to mention that the DVF dress was marked down from 809.00. You are KILLING IT.
Posted by: Tanya | February 11, 2013 at 05:46 PM
You really are killing it! Fabulously fierce. {wagging finger approvingly}
I had a similar print fabric in stretch woven. Wish I had more, now....
Posted by: Susan Davis aka Knitters-Delight | February 11, 2013 at 05:58 PM
Gorgeous, and very flattering!
Posted by: dana | February 11, 2013 at 07:57 PM
Stunning! This dress is absolutely gorgeous on you and I love that print. What a great job. Very DVF.
Posted by: Brenda | February 11, 2013 at 10:46 PM
You look gorgeous Adrienne and this dress is so fabulous !!!! This style suits you beautifully :)
Posted by: Vonnevo | February 12, 2013 at 12:53 AM
This is a great wrap dress ! It's stunning on you !
Posted by: Threadie | February 12, 2013 at 02:29 AM
Beautiful!!! I love the print and you look sensational! I'm going to get that pattern!
Posted by: Sofie | February 12, 2013 at 05:42 PM
What a beautiful dress! I really like the sleeve length. You look great in that print. I have a wrap dress pattern, but I like the pattern you used much better. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Linda | February 13, 2013 at 01:59 PM
I absolutely love this print and the style of this dress. I could see this is a zillion more colors and prints. You sewing gals make me so envious! LOL!
Posted by: MrsTDJ | February 15, 2013 at 08:39 AM
This dress is absolutely gorgeous! So glad I found your blog from a link on Myra's blog. You look amazing in your dress.
Posted by: Andrea | February 15, 2013 at 10:03 PM
WOW! I L*VE this :)
Posted by: MAD14kt | March 01, 2013 at 10:41 PM
Gorgeous, gorgeous dress! Where did you get the fabric?
Posted by: Susan | May 21, 2013 at 04:15 PM
Wow! It looks perfect! great fabric and the style is amazing!
I would love to tmake this.
Please share more about the fabric!
Posted by: LolaT | August 07, 2013 at 11:43 PM