Turtleneck Dress: OOP Burda 8848

I first made a dress with out-of-print (OOP) Burda International 8848 three weeks ago.  It's so comfortable and even though this dress doesn't have pockets, it does have a turtleneck detail that I adore.  Of course, another version was in the cards.  

This time I purchased a 55 cm invisible zipper, needing to cut it down to ten inches.  This gave me more head room than allotted in the first version of this dress pattern.  

It stops past the neckline into the shoulder area which allows for a nicer drape of the turtleneck when the zipper is open.  

I also have to give credit for the drape to the fabric.  An absolutely exquisite cotton knit that I found at Northwest / Marshall Fabrics.  

I will likely wear it zipped up as a turtleneck style dress unless I'm taken down by a hot flash.  It's nice to have an rescue plan built into one's wardrobe if need be.  

Project Details

Seams:  Lightning bolt (knit) stitch for seams, 2.4 straight stitch length for zipper.  

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  2.6 metres

Knit 'N Stable tape:  2 metres

Pattern:  OOP Burda International 8848

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, pins, tailor's chalk, measuring tape, scissors, measuring gauge, pin cushion, sewing machine, zipper foot, invisible zipper foot, serger, threads and a lot of patience

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