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• Sex and the City

• Project Shirtwaist Dress

  Notes I wore this Burda 7658 shirtwaist dress for the first time to a Sex and the City-themed bridal shower. The dress has a fitted bodice with front and back vertical darts, cut-away armholes with a self-bias finish, and a notched collar. The skirt has soft pleats in front and back with slanted pockets, a self-covered fabric belt, and a buckle. I positioned my pattern carefully in order to match the floral design both vertically and horizontally. The dress is made from a cotton/silk blend with a bit of lycra and had been under construction for several seasons. Buttons to match were a major stumbling block in the finishing process.