Hello, there!
I'm back after a short absence with the new issue of our beloved magazine. It's packed with beautiful mini dresses, which I wouldn't wear because I'm too paranoid about my thighs, but can still appreciate.
I immediately fell in love with this dress; those gorgeous pleats at the neckline create a nice volume in the rest of the dress. As I said, I don't feel comfortable wearing very short dresses (without tights) and I feel that making this longer would ruin the proportions and might make it look like I'm wearing a sack. I might try to turn this into a top, though... Maybe I'll eventually attempt a muslin.
Second crush of the month... I don't usually like asymmetrical dresses that much, but I love the pleated details of this one. The way they styled it, it looks very edgy, imho. Should I try to emulate it and wear it with leggings? My skin cringes at the very thought...
Again, beautiful pleats and asymmetry. I guess that's what inspired the designers this month and I couldn't be happier. I hate the beige fabric they used, but I think it would look stunning in jewel tones.
I guess if I wrote anything more about pleats or how I feel about my legs, someone would throw something at the computer screen, so I'll just point out that this model looks like she forgot her pants. Talk about MINI-dress! Granted, it's a look I see everyday in the streets, but that's no reason to promote it, dear LMB editors.
You might know I love me a front knot. This pattern could be an easy alternative to the Burda one, but... do I spy a hint of high-lo hem? NO THANKS.
Finally, a cute jacket. I don't need to comment on the peter pan collar, but I also really like the sleeve gathering in the cuffs. The bows on the pocket might be a bit too much even for me.
If you're brave enough to sew for your partner or for men in your life, there are also some men patterns in this issue.
To check them out, and to see the rest of the technical drawings, you can head out as usual to my Flickr set.
To check them out, and to see the rest of the technical drawings, you can head out as usual to my Flickr set.