Sew and Tell - Making my 40th Birthday Dress!

[@mnoeliarc]

That dress is absolutely beautiful and you look stunning in it. 🥰🥰

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much!

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

What an absolutely amazing dress. You’re gunna feel a million dollars when you go out as celebrate your belated birthday 🥰

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you! Yes, I can't wait!

[@loriar1027]

My jaw dropped when you showed us what the Burda pattern looks like with all those lines. Holy mackerel! That would make my head hurt just looking at it. The dress looks absolutely stunning on you btw.

[@Threadquarters]

Lol its crazy isn't it! Thank you x

[@lynneozzyblackbeard]

Sweet child of mine, this is fabulous!!! And you are a better human being than me for tackling that Burda pattern sheet!! 😍😍

[@Threadquarters]

Ahh thank you Lynne! Yes, it was quite the ordeal! lol

[@SewTexas]

There have been Burda patterns I wanted, but never thought I would enjoy doing all the work before you can sew. The dress is beautiful on you.

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you. Yes, a lot of work. I have to REALLY want the pattern to put in the effort, lol!

[@suzyhattaway9860]

What a gorgeous dress....I think you deserve a medal for making it!!

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you! 😊 lol x

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Suzie!! Wonderful vlog.. Your fabric choice for the dress looks absolutely fabulous.. The dress looks absolutely amazing on you & is gorgeous too.. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much!

[@maureencullen1008]

wow,how you managed to make sense of the burda pattern is beyond me.Do they do markings for different sizes ? I ,absolutely love the dress,the neckline is stunning.I don't like low necklines but I agree with you this suits the dress and it doesn't look too low.It ,somehow,fits and curves over the bust. This dress deserves a long open double staircase to walk down so you can ,"enter" the room.

[@Threadquarters]

Yes, each size has its own dashed/dotted/etc line to follow. Thank you so much - yes I totally need to find a staircase like that (and make sure my cat isn't chasing the ties lol)!

[@maureencullen1008]

I can just imagine your cat it made me smile

[@vanessathomas6362]

Fabulous dress! Happy 40th birthday! 🎉 I love Burda’s construction techniques, though I have only done simpler patterns. You did an amazing job!!! Once you sew a lot of Burda, the language choice becomes second nature.😆

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you! 😊 Yes I think its all about practice and getting used to their 'language' - love their patterns and I do think they are drafted very well so I will be sticking with them and making some more for sure x

[@sallydingle321]

Ha ha...bless you Suzie 😂..that was explained very well and found it very funny... especially about the cat antics 😸. Your dress is amazing and well done for working that pattern out with very little to go on 👏. You will be the bell of the ball when you wear it out..that's for sure 👌💖😁😘

[@Threadquarters]

Ahh thank you so much Sally x

[@allycat5820]

Happy 40th birthday! The dress suits you.

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you!!

[@joanneblair2087]

Absolutely beautiful dress.

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you! 😊

[@saraho4092]

Such a beautiful dress! I do hope you have many opportunities to wear it in the future!

[@Threadquarters]

I hope so too! Thank you x

[@Originallyadressmaker]

I used to sew almost exclusively with Burda magazine patterns but I haven’t used one for a long time! I agree that the tracing is a project in itself haha. I think I might struggle with the grids on your paper but I did always draw the grain line in first!

[@lizmitchell1862]

Gorgeous dress. Don’t think my eyesight or patience would hold up to a burda pattern. Well done 🥰

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you! 😊

[@jorjaprice2190]

You should be so proud of your make, absolutely magical for such a special day! I don't think I would have the energy to begin working through the tracing part, lol Very beautiful!

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much!!

[@vickifenlon2235]

Wow! You look fabulous!!

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much

[@patm8751]

Well worth the effort!!! Gorgeous dress, gorgeous model ✨✨✨

[@Threadquarters]

Aww thank you so much Pat x

[@ruthirwin8222]

Wow beautiful dress

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much

[@foxeymoore]

Stunning dress and worth the hard work put in to making. 🌹

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you so much x

[@HumbleVoyager]

The dress and fabric are both gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing it with us. Wear it to the grocery store if you have to, but take the dress for an outing soon!

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you. Lol, yes maybe I should do that!

[@heatherjsews]

Gorgeous!!!

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you!

[@firefli422]

Wow, well done! The dress is beautiful, and you look gorgeous in it! I'm impressed with your tenacity, those Burda patterns are so intimidating. Thanks for sharing :)

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you! Yes, a lot more work than other patterns, but thankfully it was well drafted and didn't require a lot of fitting!

[@robynjury4403]

Wow, that dress was worth it! It’s absolutely gorgeous on you!!! I’ve made one Burda dress in my life so far and I loved the end result but what a process......

[@Threadquarters]

Lol, yes it really is a process! Thank you x

[@sarahmay3307]

I’ve coveted that fabric for ages. I fancied a Florence top in it. The dress looks great on you.

[@Threadquarters]

The fabric is beautiful isn't it? Oh gosh a Florence would be so nice in it. Thank you x

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

Fabulous dress! Well worth the effort!! I would have thrown those pattern pieces out the window 😂 it’ll be amazing for when you do get to celebrate!!

[@Threadquarters]

Lol, I nearly did, believe me! Thank you x

[@annematthews4643]

Have only tried one Burda pattern, unfortunately as a newbie, and it nearly drove me astray in the head 😩. Won’t be trying any more 👎🏻👎🏻😬. Well done you for making such a good job of the dress - stunning 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Threadquarters]

lol yes they are definitely hard to get your head around!! But I do believe they are drafted very well.

[@jennistevenson796]

Fabulous dress ! X

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you! 😊

[@kirstystephen1215]

Both dress and fabric are incredible! I've already looked and that edition is sadly not available on eBay. Could still buy the fabric though. I currently have a one track mind when it comes to seeing patterns and thought that could easily work as maternity dress. Well done for your hard work, and thank you for sharing!

[@Threadquarters]

Yes it would be perfect for maternity! Thank you so much re the dress. Sorry the magazine isn't available - but if you scroll through my comments, someone has found the pattern available to download from the german website. If you get it I could email you a scan of the english instructions. x

[@kirstystephen1215]

@@Threadquarters Hi Susie, Thank you so much for pointing me in the right direction - I have gone ahead and bought the pattern. Great shame they didn't have it available as a Copy shop pattern though. Lots of printing and sticking for me this weekend! Would you be able to email me a scan of the instructions? I did not take German and google translate could be a little interesting! I am new to this, so tell me how best to make this work. I have kept hearing that the sewing community online was incredibly helpful and kind, and now I have proof of it. Thank you!

[@Threadquarters]

Hi Kirsty! Sorry I'm so late getting back to you - I have had a NIGHTMARE with my printer/scanner for the last week. But it is finally sorted, which means I can scan the Burda instructions for you! I'm sure you don't want to put your email address here, so if you email me on [e-mail] I'll reply back and send you the scans. x

[@EileenR11]

The dress is beautiful. I do hope you get a chance to wear it out soon. This makes me think that maybe I should make a dress for my forthcoming landmark birthday. I have the Nina Lee Mayfair pattern, which is quite a similar dress, with good instructions.

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you. Oh yes, go for it!

[@beckyunderwood4220]

Such a beautiful dress! I love the print as well ❤️

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you. Yes, its a gorgeous fabric isn't it?!

[@pamroberts5299]

You look stunning in this dress. I have this pattern and earmarked it ... 10 yrs on still not made. Might have another look.

[@Threadquarters]

You should! Thank you x

[@thebarefootsewer711]

Great vlog

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you!!

[@physioontheriver7325]

Your dress looks gorgeous! Well done! Hope you get to wear it out soon. BTW did you have any of that midnight garden left over - you said you might have? Diana

[@Threadquarters]

Thank you. No unfortunately not. The wholesaler ran out! They have said they might be getting more back in later in the month so I am keeping my fingers crossed!

[@relbishop5530]

Hi love your vid. What size did you use. I have same body measurements as you. I always manage to pick a burda size that's too big😆

[@Threadquarters]

Thanks! I made size 88 (and this was a Tall pattern)

[@ruthirwin8222]

Where is ur fabric shop ..i live in portadown

[@Threadquarters]

Hi Ruth! I'm based in Bangor. My shop is just online at the moment...but who knows, maybe one day it will be bricks and mortar :)