tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post5313301085358815255..comments2024-01-28T03:24:25.435-05:00Comments on The Slapdash Sewist: Burda 08-2014-116, Open-Back High-Low DressGretchen the Household Deityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16882578423517346342noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-90866521903538029822014-09-11T01:22:17.566-04:002014-09-11T01:22:17.566-04:00I read the wooden spoon method section about 6 tim...I read the wooden spoon method section about 6 times. I think I finally get it. Sort of. Maybe not until I do it myself. Kennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572922484536980321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-12631018678522408702014-09-02T20:05:58.982-04:002014-09-02T20:05:58.982-04:00Beautiful dress! And thank you for the wooden spo...Beautiful dress! And thank you for the wooden spoon explanations--I always find your clean-finish tutorials and Burda clarifications super helpful and inspiring.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971928246916412117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-45214580785846167842014-08-26T02:58:37.576-04:002014-08-26T02:58:37.576-04:00So late to comment I know, but I love this dress o...So late to comment I know, but I love this dress on you and well done for mastering the famous wooden spoon method! AllisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431369603470575306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-86438826008725790502014-08-22T13:59:19.122-04:002014-08-22T13:59:19.122-04:00NiceGirl, have you SEEN the newest issue of Burda?...NiceGirl, have you SEEN the newest issue of Burda? imo it's a must-buy issue, full of interesting (& bikeable) piecesBloody Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08244329448038564928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-11990769784116257982014-08-20T07:06:07.375-04:002014-08-20T07:06:07.375-04:00This dress is so beautifully evocative of summer, ...This dress is so beautifully evocative of summer, I love your contrast lining thriftiness and the clever bias finishing. kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-81432854235743871672014-08-17T22:01:57.415-04:002014-08-17T22:01:57.415-04:00That cutout is so cute - gives the dress a very su...That cutout is so cute - gives the dress a very summery 40s-50s look. (Decades, I mean, not personal age.) :)<br /><br />I've seen that lining method used in old vest patterns, but not the wooden spoon bit. Very interesting technique!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-79787130387507313972014-08-16T22:08:57.277-04:002014-08-16T22:08:57.277-04:00I love this on you! Trying to decide if I'm t...I love this on you! Trying to decide if I'm too old for the back cutout. Hmm...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05454589388834045902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-89698732088160409512014-08-16T14:05:21.256-04:002014-08-16T14:05:21.256-04:00LOVE your dress! It looks great on you and your f...LOVE your dress! It looks great on you and your fabric is gorgeous. I'm going to make a note of this pattern and maybe make it up for my daughter next spring. Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021958528271756631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-49796818285344538312014-08-15T22:11:00.982-04:002014-08-15T22:11:00.982-04:00Oh cute! I love the fabric - it's just so eye ...Oh cute! I love the fabric - it's just so eye catching! I'd love to try a garment with a cut out in it, and this one is tempting!Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947797704112639187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-63422515882706685482014-08-15T10:09:58.128-04:002014-08-15T10:09:58.128-04:00Such a beautiful dress! It's so flattering and...Such a beautiful dress! It's so flattering and the fabric is lovely. Thanks for the explanation of the Burda technique.... I actually only recently tried to decipher it but just didn't get it. But now I'm definitely going to give it a go and I'll be seriously studying your photos and description.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-75224348571776798752014-08-15T08:39:55.394-04:002014-08-15T08:39:55.394-04:00I'm still laughing at the image of Dagmar Bily...I'm still laughing at the image of Dagmar Bily a la Miranda Priestly ordering the wooden spoon bit in every issue - it seems to be there even if there isn't a dress that needs it! Thanks for the photographed instructions - my mind always wNders when I try to understand Burda instructions.....Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-59208681296067591652014-08-15T07:24:53.760-04:002014-08-15T07:24:53.760-04:00I LOVE IT!!! I haven't tried the cut out styl...I LOVE IT!!! I haven't tried the cut out style yet, but I think I may need to try it soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-43849613139783903752014-08-15T07:23:13.168-04:002014-08-15T07:23:13.168-04:00I've been eyeing this dress pattern ever since...I've been eyeing this dress pattern ever since the magazine came out... And now I think I really must try it! Potentially even with a wooden spoon. Based on all your fit adjustments (many of which I have to make as well), I think I am going to have to muslin at least the top part first.<br /><br />Anyway, super cute! And thanks for posting all of your tips/alterations/spoon instructions!T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-79534713238560410602014-08-15T00:35:06.000-04:002014-08-15T00:35:06.000-04:00Lovely fabric, great dress. I haven't come acr...Lovely fabric, great dress. I haven't come across the wooden spoon yet (only just getting into Burda patterns) but I think it's the same method for the Deer & Doe Datura top (sans wooden spoon). I've made it 3 times and keep forgetting how I did it the last time....colesworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16131139309105166009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-82882450298871001812014-08-14T22:02:56.788-04:002014-08-14T22:02:56.788-04:00What a great dress. I've seen a few versions o...What a great dress. I've seen a few versions on the web now, but yours is particularly gorgeous. Thanks for your details too. I might even attempt the wooden spoon now...<br />-sewingelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-64594598404754015442014-08-14T19:55:25.610-04:002014-08-14T19:55:25.610-04:00Oh I also wanted to add your idea to use the featu...Oh I also wanted to add your idea to use the feature fabric just for the bottom of the lining is genius!Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-15444849289783175462014-08-14T19:29:13.195-04:002014-08-14T19:29:13.195-04:00I love that dress and I prefer your neckline too. ...I love that dress and I prefer your neckline too. I hate a neckline that strangles. I love the cut out... too cute (don't forget the sunscreen there tho). Rayon is my favourite fabric (you know if I can't have silk for everything) and I love the dots too. Lovely.Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-89927861518850007662014-08-14T19:10:04.918-04:002014-08-14T19:10:04.918-04:00Gorgeous sunback dress Trina!Gorgeous sunback dress Trina!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-84535398370046672932014-08-14T17:43:18.265-04:002014-08-14T17:43:18.265-04:00I have an unhealthy attraction to cut-outs on clot...I have an unhealthy attraction to cut-outs on clothes, so this is right up my alley. I'd never heard of the wooden spoon method before, but your rendition cracked me up. ;-)<br /><br />And also, I totally know what you mean about being nervous about falling down the stairs--I felt that way in our old house. But the lighting is pretty amazing there, so just be careful, OK?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-12602585895331415912014-08-14T17:11:23.108-04:002014-08-14T17:11:23.108-04:00I love this dress!! I haven't actually done th...I love this dress!! I haven't actually done the wooden spoon in years. But, it does work well :) And, if you find anymore floaty rayon that is ideal for me, let me know ok? Spanx.cidellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13762649326538041094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-36374909213644816442014-08-14T16:56:56.517-04:002014-08-14T16:56:56.517-04:00Well, I'm still confused about the wooden spoo...Well, I'm still confused about the wooden spoon instructions and always ignore them. But you are right, they are in every. single. Burda. The dress is super cute - I love how you used the good fabric for only a small portion of the lining. Great idea!Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-76459006465654986602014-08-14T15:29:51.456-04:002014-08-14T15:29:51.456-04:00Lovely dress! I love the lining with that print. Y...Lovely dress! I love the lining with that print. You did a fabulous job on this. I see your hair is long and it is very pretty that way. :)catspechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00154127866304053489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-33581796961064334992014-08-14T13:24:46.908-04:002014-08-14T13:24:46.908-04:00I fell in love with this one straight away too! T...I fell in love with this one straight away too! Thanks for all your detailed construction info. I'm thinking of using a not-that-stretchy-knit so I may not line it, but if I do, this post will be invaluable!Ms. McCallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190263303526887994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-56564191855108255352014-08-14T12:36:51.285-04:002014-08-14T12:36:51.285-04:00I absolutely love this dress on you. It's just...I absolutely love this dress on you. It's just perfect. And you had me cracking up at the wooden spoon/Miranda Priestly bit.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-48974882802415323662014-08-14T11:59:25.826-04:002014-08-14T11:59:25.826-04:00Super-cute dress.
You had me ROFL with the wood...Super-cute dress. <br /><br />You had me ROFL with the wooden spoon and Miranda Priestly scene. The wooden spoon rolls around on me. Try a half round wooden dowel. A good hardware store can cut a short length for you (but you may need to purchase the entire 3 or 4 foot dowel). Cut a few and share with friends.badmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.com