I love this dress from Burda issue 02/2018. The dress is made for woven fabric but I knew it was destined for this crepe knit fabric. I adapted the pattern for knit fabric but not doing my usual FBA, omitting the zipper, and relying on negative ease by only adding a scant 1/4 inch seam allowance. I think it worked very well.
Because the knit fabric has a white backing, I needed to make a facing for the ties so that the wrong side didn’t show. Due to fabric constraints, I couldn’t make the facings extend to the split or hem. Instead, they are just facings for the ties.
The fit is not perfect. The fabric was bizarrely difficult to cut so some seams are not as straight as they could be (see the centre back seam above). The side seams are pulling back so I definitely need a full butt adjustment back there.
The upper sleeve could also use slightly more room.
I shortened the skirt by about 5 inches (in a super accurate way of folding out the length until it fit on the fabric) and added massive pockets that are sewn into the waist so they sit nicely.
In spite of those minor issues, which are mostly hidden by the busy pattern of the fabric, I adore this dress and feel amazing in it.
TL:DR Review
- Pattern: Dress from Burda issue 02/2018
- Pros: I love the final result! I think it looks great on me.
- Cons: The usual cons with Burda patterns. Really long. Bad instructions. But it was an easy creation and overall really nice.
- Make again?: I will definitely make it again. I would like to make it in a woven fabric, too.
- Rating:
5/5 stars
Andie Wells Studio 
I agree. I think this dress looks great on you too! Great colors, great print!
Thanks, Debbie! ❤❤❤
The dress looks great, I love that fabric!
Thank you so much! I adore the fabric too!
I love this dress – bright colours always! Also your photos are so joyful – I love it xx