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Contents Guide Dresses for Every Occasion Contents

Introduction BurdaStyle Patterns 101 Chapter 1: Vintage

Vintage Chic Sheath ’70s Simple Luxe Lace Dress ’50s Summer Sundress A Little Bit Audrey Sheath Beguiling in Blue Jacket and Skirt Très Tweed Mock Two-Piece

Chapter 2: Trendy

Red Hot Mini Blue Angles Asymmetrical Dress Purple Party Tunic and Cowl Top Summer Origami Sheath

Chapter 3: Casual

Hand-Stamped Tunic Summer Tie-Dye Lace-Up Dress Sunshine Bangle Wrap Dress Urban Ikat Sleeveless Dress The Jersey Plunge V-Neck Dress and Top Blooming Bouclé Cap-Sleeved Dress

Chapter 4: Formal

Delicately Scalloped Skirt The Artful Jacket Princess Taffeta Dress Sophisticated Silk V-Neck Dress and Pleated Lace V-Neck Dress Fit and Flare Frock Little Black Dress

Glossary of Terms and Techniques Simplifying the Serger Resources and Credits

Introduction BurdaStyle Patterns 101

Using BurdaStyle Patterns—Step by Step

Step 1: Measure yourself and determine your BurdaStyle pattern size Step 2: Purchase your fabric and notions Step 3: Cut out the appropriate pattern pieces Step 4: Follow the instructions

BurdaStyle Pattern Skill Levels Additional Tips

Sewing Know-How

Darts Ease Pleat Facings Gathering Interfacing Invisible Zipper Markings Notions Seam Finishing Set-In Sleeves Stay Tape Twin-Needle Stitching Understitching Zigzagged Hem Seam Marks

Chapter 1 Vintage Vintage Chic Sheath

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from wool jersey: Cut from interfacing:

Cutting Layout Construction

Sew Darts Insert Invisible Zipper Sew Center back and Side Seams Stitch Sleeve Seams Stitch Sleeves in Place Stitch Shoulder Seams Sew Neck Facing Finish Hems

’70s Simple Luxe Lace Dress

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from lace: Cut from crêpe-back satin lining: Mark and cut from lining two armhole finishing strips (piece a) on the bias: Cut from interfacing:

Cutting Layouts Construction

Appliqué the Scalloped Edge Baste Lace Fabric to Lining Stitch Darts Insert Invisible Zipper Stitch Center Back and Side Seams Stitch Sleeve and Shoulder Seams Attach Sleeves Finish Armholes Stitch Neck Facing

’50s Summer Sundress

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from print poplin: Cut from plain poplin lining:

Cutting Layouts Construction

Stitch Bust Darts Stitch Front Band Baste Piping Attach Front Band Sew Right Side Seams Sew Bodice to Skirt Insert Invisible Zipper Sew Left Side Seam Stitch Lining Finish Lining Neaten Hems

A Little Bit Audrey Sheath

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from wool jersey: Cut from interfacing:

Cutting Layout Construction

Baste Pleats Pin Front Facings Sew Center Front Seam Stitch Darts Insert Zipper Sew Center Back Seam Pin Back Facings Stitch Side Seams Sew Facings Stitch Sleeves Set In Sleeves Finish Hems

Beguiling in Blue Jacket and Skirt

Jacket

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from Duchesse satin: Mark and cut from Duchess satin two sleeve flounces (piece a): Cut from lining: Cut from interfacing:

Cutting Layout

Jacket Construction

Sew Front and Back Section Seams Stitch Side and Shoulder Seams Sew Collar Sew Sleeves Set In Sleeves Sew Jacket Lining Finish Jacket

Skirt

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from Duchesse satin: Cut from lining:

Cutting Layout

Skirt Construction

Sew Darts Insert Invisible Zipper Sew Skirt Seams Sew Lining Seams Baste Lining to Skirt Attach Waist Band Finish Skirt

Très Tweed Mock Two-Piece

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from novelty bouclé: Using the wrong side of the novelty bouclé as the right side, cut: Cut from lining: Also cut from lining: Cut from interfacing:

Cutting Layouts Construction

Stitch Darts Insert Invisible Zipper Sew Center Back Sew Dress Front Stitch Side and Shoulder Seams Add Neck Facing Sew Sleeves Set In Sleeves Finish Hem Allowance Create Fringe Sew Skirt Lining Attach Lining Sew on Button

Chapter 2 Trendy Red Hot Mini

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from silk jacquard:

Cutting Layout Construction

Sew Center Back Seam Stitch Darts Stitch Pockets and Side Seams Sew Bands and Shoulder Seams Stitch Facings Insert Zipper Finish Hem

Blue Angles Asymmetrical Dress

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from jersey: Mark and cut from jersey the facing strips and shoulder loop: Cut two strips of interfacing:

Cutting Layout Construction

Attach Skirt panels Add Front Neck Facing Add Left Back Armhole Facing Stitch Right Shoulder Seam Topstitch Strap Add Right Armhole Facing Sew Side Seams Gather and Finish Strap Topstitch Front Neck Edge Sew Shoulder Loop

Purple Party Tunic

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from jacquard: From jacquard, cut on the bias the facing strip (piece a) for the back neck edge:

Cutting Layouts Construction

Add Facing Strip Sew Shoulder Seams Stitch Armhole and Side Seams Finish Hems

Variation: Purple Party Cowl Top

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation, Cutting, and Construction Cutting Layouts

Summer Origami Sheath

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from seersucker:

Cutting Layout Construction

Stitch Bust Dart Baste Pleats Stitch Front Seam Stitch Back Darts Insert Invisible Zipper Sew Center Back Seam Finish Vent Stitch Side Seams Sew Sleeves Attach Sleeves And Neck Facings Finish Facings

Chapter 3 Casual Hand-Stamped Tunic

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from cotton batiste: Mark and cut placket facing, binding strips, and button loop from cotton batiste:

Cutting Layout Construction

Create Placket Make Button Loop Sew Shoulder Seams Gather Neckline Bind Neck Edge Sew Side Seams Finish Slit Edges Sew Sleeves Create Sleeve Casings Attach Sleeves Sew Pockets Finish Dress

Summer Tie-Dye Lace-Up Dress

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from lightweight jersey: Mark on lightweight jersey and cut the drawstring band (piece a):

Cutting Layouts Construction

Face Upper Front and Back Pieces Face Lower Front and Back Pieces Create Drawstring Casing Attach Upper and Lower Pieces Assemble Skirt Sew Bodice to Skirt Finish Dress

Sunshine Bangle Wrap Dress

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Preparation and Cutting Cutting Layout Construction

Sew Center Seam Create Neck Opening Add Elastic

Urban Ikat Sleeveless Dress

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from jersey: Cut from interfacing:

Cutting Layouts Construction

Gather and Stitch Darts Baste Front Edges Add Neck Facings Sew Shoulder Seams Finish Neck Edges Sew Side Seams Finish Hem

The Jersey Plunge V-Neck Dress

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from jersey: Mark and cut from jersey the facing strip for the back neck edge (piece a):

Cutting Layouts Construction

Add Neck Facing Sew Shoulder Seams Stitch Tie Bands Stitch Front Seam Allowances Sew Side Seams Insert Pockets Assemble Fronts and Backs Create Elastic Waistband Stitch Hem Sew and Attach Sleeves

Variation: Plunge Top

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation, Cutting, and Construction Cutting Layout

Blooming Bouclé Cap-Sleeved Dress

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from bouclé: Cut from interfacing:

Cutting Layout Construction

Stitch and Trim Bodice Darts Sew Side and Shoulder Seams Trim and Sew Sleeves Set In Sleeves Stitch and Trim Skirt Darts Sew Skirt Seams Sew Bodice to Skirt Add Facing and Trim to Neck Edge Insert Invisible Zipper Sew Center Back Seam Finish Dress

Chapter 4 Formal Delicately Scalloped Skirt

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from taffeta: Mark and cut the waistband (piece a), from shot taffeta and from interfacing:

Cutting Layout Construction

Stitch Darts Stitch Side Seams Gather Lace Layer Baste Lace to Skirt Insert Invisible Zipper Sew Back Seams Attach Waistband Finish Skirt

The Artful Jacket

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from wool velour: Mark and cut two sleeve bands (piece a) from velour and two from interfacing: Cut from lining: Cut from interfacing:

Cutting Layouts Construction

Stitch Darts Sew Front Section Seams Sew Back Section Seams Sew Side and Shoulder Seams Add Front Facing Sew and Attach Collar Attach Hook-and-Eye Closures Sew and Set In Sleeves Sew Jacket Lining Finish Jacket Hem Gather Sleeve Edges

Princess Taffeta Dress

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from shot taffeta: Cut from lining:

Cutting Layout Construction

Stitch Darts Sew Side and Shoulder Seams Baste Pleats Sew Skirt Side Seams Sew Pockets Sew Bodice to Skirt Insert Invisible Zipper Stitch Center Back Seam Sew and Attach Lining Sew and Set in Sleeves Finish Hem

Sophisticated Silk V-Neck

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from silk faille: Cut from interfacing:

Cutting Layout Construction

Stitch Darts Sew Center Seams Sew Back Yokes Add Facings Stitch Center Front Seam Fold Skirt Pleats Attach Skirt Sew Right Side Seams Invert Invisible Zipper Sew Left Side Seam Sew and Set in Sleeves Finish Hems

Variation: Pleated Lace V-Neck Dress

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation, Cutting, and Constructions

Mark and cut from silk pongee lining bias backing strips to finish the sleeve seams:

Cutting Layouts

Fit and Flare Frock

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from organza: Cut from lining:

Cutting Layouts Construction

Stitch Darts Fold Pleats Sew Side and Shoulder Seams Stitch Skirt to Bodice Install Invisible Zipper Stitch Center Back Seam Sew Lining Attach Lining Sew and Set In Sleeves Finish Hems

Little Black Dress

Skill Level: Sizes Materials Pattern Overview Preparation Cutting

Cut from Duchesse satin: Fold the lining in half lengthwise, right sides together, and cut:

Cutting Layout Construction

Gather and Sew Center Front Seam Stitch Darts Sew Bodice Side Seams Sew Lining Attach Lining Assemble Skirt Sew Skirt to Bodice Insert Invisible Zipper Stitch Center Back Seam Finish Hem

Glossary of Terms and Techniques Simplifying the Serger

Parts of the Serger Threading the Serger Adjusting Tension Serging Seams Maintenance

Resources

BurdaStyle Website Fabric and Notions Books

Credits

Illustrations Photography

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