I have long loved the iconic polka dot dress that Julia Roberts wore in the movie Pretty Woman, and when I saw that Burda magazine had made a pattern for the dress, I was quite excited. A couple of years down the track from the magazine being published, I have finally traced the pattern and made my version.
No brown polka dots for me though, it's all floral and colour. I learned some new to me techniques making this, with the all in one enclosed facing and shoulder seams, making a casing for the elastic waist , and a thread button loop. I also experienced much frustration with the hem which wouldn't hang straight and now relies on me sashaying a lot or artfully leaning against walls to look perfect. Honestly no will probably notice really, but we maker's always notice the imperfections.
I would like to find a nice belt to wear with it too, but I think currently it fits the bill, for a cool floaty summer dress, ready to wear when I'm in Brisbane.
Pattern: Dress 101 Burda 04/2020, size 38
Fabric: floral rayon
**Photos taken with the self timer on my mobile, so apologies for a slight blurriness.