Gathered Waist V-neck Dress

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Hi there, as promised, here is the second dress I made to wear on my recent travels. It is a gathered-waist v-neck dress with puff sleeves. It is comfy but stylish and also perfect for hot weather. I wore this dress the whole day, exploring the city. The rayon fabric was perfect, airy, and didn't make me sweat. I bought the printed rayon fabric from the local shop and it had been inside my stash for years. So, I was glad I finally made it into a dress. And I used my self-drafted pattern, I made a few dresses based on the same pattern. But this time, I added puff sleeves.  The pattern had seven pieces ( front on fold x1, front lining on fold x1, back x2, back lining x2, sleeves x2, front skirt on fold x1, and back skirt x2). The sewing process started with sewing the darts, sewing the front and back pieces together at the shoulder, both sides and the linings. After that, I pinned and sewed the bodice and lining together. I ...
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Burdastyle Oversize Sweater

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I made two sweaters based on Burda Easy A/W 2013 - pattern no 6 C size 34/36. These projects belong to MAGAM March Challenge with theme "Moreish Makeover March". I was trying my best to finish them by the end of last month but I couldn't.

These sweaters are my second and third versions, you can check my first version for more detail including my work process.

For the fabrics, I used medium weight knit cotton in dark blue with small flowers and pink with small white dots. I bought 3 yards and I only need 1.75 yards for each sweater, so I still have left over fabric enough to make summer top :)

The sewing process was easy but somehow it took so long for me to finish. I started work with the blue sweater and decided to change the original hi-low hem with a normal hem and used black ribbing for the bands. The rest of the sweater is like the original pattern :)


For the pink sweater, I added decorative pieces in the front and back. I did that by cut the fabric in the triangle shapes with 1 cm seam allowance in all edges. And I just put one piece on top of the other  (bottom piece) and sew it.

Also, I omitted the side buttons at the shoulder and finished the neck band by fold the fabric 1 cm inside and sew around with twin needle.
For the sleeves and hem bands, I used the wrong side of same fabric and I did the hi-low hem as the original pattern.


After all, I like both sweaters. They are cosy and easy to wear but I think I will not be making more oversize sweaters. Spring is finally here and I am ready for sewing floral dresses, skirts and airy tops :)

Happy Sewing and hope you have a great day.

Love,
Hana

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  1. UnknownApril 9, 2016 at 5:28 PM

    Hello dear Hana!
    Both of your sweater are very nice and you look very beautiful!
    Have a nice weekend!
    LG Carolin

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsApril 9, 2016 at 11:28 PM

      Thank you, dear. Have a nice weekend to you too :)

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  2. The Sewing CPAApril 9, 2016 at 11:36 PM

    They both look beautiful, Hana. I like the decoration that you added to the pink one. They both suit you so well.

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  3. The Winter~QueenApril 10, 2016 at 4:34 AM

    What beautiful fabrics! I love what you have done with the pink overlay and I do like the high-low hem also. No doubt you will get a lot of wear out of such practical, yet pretty tops.

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  4. KathySApril 10, 2016 at 6:16 PM

    I do like both of your tops, Hana. They are just the sort of thing I should be sewing for our coming cold weather. They are very pretty.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsApril 10, 2016 at 11:41 PM

      Hi Kathy, thank you :) Great idea of sewing this easy top for coming winter. Trust me, they are really easy :)

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  5. FröbelinaApril 10, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    I like both sweaters, too! :) They do look comfy but also very cute! :) Great job!

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  6. SewingfunthingsApril 11, 2016 at 11:59 AM

    Both of these sweaters fit you so well!

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  7. Sarah LizApril 11, 2016 at 2:14 PM

    So pretty Hana. Both look lovely - just right for transitional wear in the changing seasons. Some months are like that - not much good for getting much sewing done. Two simple tops was a good effort :)

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  8. LisaApril 11, 2016 at 10:15 PM

    I like both of them too, but especially drawn to the pink one. You look so pretty in pink. :)

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  9. CarolynApril 14, 2016 at 3:31 PM

    I really like the pink one too, like Lisa, I think you look lovely in pink :)

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  10. Sue @ A Colourful CanvasApril 17, 2016 at 12:13 PM

    OH the pink one is too cute Hana! That being said, the blue one has that cozy-up at home feeling...just what an oversize sweater should have.

    I remember your first one, and I'm liking this pattern with the your own hi-lo hem more and more!

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