I found some beautiful Christmas fabric at the Knitting and Stitching Fair in Harrogate, for my Christmas staff party dress. After having a look at some of the Burda patterns on offer, I decided on a drop waist 1920s style as it really suited the fabric. I loved these gorgeous dresses I found on google:
So had in my head the long bow on the side and also these gorgeous shoes….. From my parents from Next.
So here it is in progress…..I lost count of the number of times I inserted the invisible zip as the dress was too big on my neck . I am still not completely happy though!
I think it may have to be my Christmas Day dress too. More photos to follow ………..tonight is party night!
Sew Deputy 
I hope you had a very Merry Christmas in your lovely party dress! ❤
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I did! Thank you! I also made a dress for Christmas Day ! How indulgent! Did you have a lovely time too??
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Fabulous party dress. I see you’ve been very busy. So good to hear from you and thank you for the good Christmas wishes… you, too. 🙂
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I have missed you! Glad you are back! Have you been busy on a beautiful new work!?! Can’t wait to see if so!
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Amanda, actually I’m working a temporary position and the hours are long and leave little time for anything else. It’s a good job and I enjoy it and am learning tons of new skills, meeting really nice people and helping people in need (a social services program) so I can’t complain, but I miss my blog-peeps and seeing what you all are doing and I also miss my own creative work. The position was supposed to be for 45 days starting from November 8th, but I was told it may last through March now so it will be some time until I’m able to be as attentive as I want to be. I will check in as I can, but when you don’t hear from me, know that I am have not lost interest, just don’t have time to follow and comment.
So nice to hear from you and wishing you a most happy holiday season.
Merry Christmas! 🙂
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Thanks for that, I mIss you and Linny! You sound very busy so enjoy your Christmas break… And very good wishes for 2014! X
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Wow! Looks amazing! I do wanted to get to the shoe at Harrogate but was too busy. Your trip was definitely worth it! Hope you had a fab party time! 😀
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It was great! Had spent up after 20 mins! Haha
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Fantastic! Would love to know what the pattern number is?
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Hi, it is Burda 8072
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Thanks! You did a great job!
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Have added photo to my blog of the pattern😃
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Very, very pretty Amanda! 🙂 m.b.
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Thank you!😊
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Ooh, that’s glorious! Lovely dress, lovely fabric, lovely shoes. What could be better?
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Thanks x
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Stunning fabric! It looks great in this style. I especially like the shoulder detail. Hope you enjoy your night out.
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Thanks! Isn’t it a great feeling ….. going out and knowing no one will have the same dress on! ?
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Lovely dress & fabric happy parting tonight!
del
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Thanks! 🎄
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This is looking gorgeous – spectacular fabric!
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Thanks! It’s a good fabric to sew too and holds the pleats beautifully!
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