The pattern I used -- from the May 2010 issue of Burda -- really is a one-dot kind of dress. There were only two pattern pieces for the top front and top back, with the skirt created by cutting a rectangle. Because of this, it was easy to lengthen the skirt from a knee-length (original pattern) to a maxi-length dress. The waist has an elastic casing (1/4-inch elastic) and I added a side slit for walking ease. Here's the technical drawing again.
I made a couple of minor pattern adjustments. I narrowed the shoulder seams and dropped the neckline down by about two inches. Judging by how it ended up fitting, dropping the neckline was a good thing, because I wonder if it would have been too tight without that adjustment. The folds at the sides plus the elastic casing add a lot of fullness for a "blousy" effect, which is a nice contrast to the straight skirt.
This pattern is a keeper!
Very cute, Jean!
ReplyDeleteYour maxi is beautiful! I made this pattern before and while I love it I believed it would benefit for the alterations you made, and I was right! I see another maxi in my future...
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunner! :-)
ReplyDeletelove it, so summery. And that is the type of pattern i would overlook because of the shape, but it works beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLove your version looks very comfy for the summer.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to know this pattern can be successfully maxified, I wear the short version I made a lot. Your dress is lovely, great summery print too.
ReplyDeleteYour dress is so pretty, and looks very cool and comfortable too. I always admire maxi dress on others, but for some reason, can't see myself wearing one.
ReplyDeleteI just love it. I've seen a few versions of this dress - all inspiring and complimentary about the pattern. The butterfly print is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI just love it. I've seen a few versions of this dress - all inspiring and complimentary about the pattern. The butterfly print is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis dress is so amazing! Love the fabric choice too!
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