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| BurdaStyle 10-2011-128 |
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| My version looks a lot like Burda's. Total coincidence though, I bought my fabric a few months ago. I think their fabric is a little nicer. It's got warmer tones and a smaller print that doesn't have an "geometry" from a distance. |
This blouse was not difficult at all. Of course, I was unable to follow Burda's instructions. I got hopelessly confused on the second bullet point! But, it was such a simple blouse that I was able to figure it out for myself.
My version is fine, but I feel a little meh about it. I think it might be my fabric choice. I sewed up my usual 40, and I wonder if I should have gone for a 38! That seems impossible because frankly I've gained back a lot of weight; but it seems baggy/too big in the wrong places.
The cotton lawn I used was from Goldhawk Road and not expensive. It's a FreeSpirit knock off of a Liberty print. This fabric was a dream to sew up. The best behaved fabric ever! I actually have about a yard and a third left; and I am not sure what to do with it. I don't really like this print near my face, and I can't imagine making a skirt out of it. The colours are a little muddy for a quilt. It's too brown for my little girls to like it.
I'd like to try making another blouse. One with more details and illustrated instructions! I am sure I have something in my pattern stash. Meanwhile, my Butterick t-shirt pattern arrived, so my next job is to muslin up another leather shirt possibility. I have lots of family in town this weekend, from both sides, so maybe by the end of next week.
Great work! I think it looks a lot nicer than 'fine' - personally I really like the fabric, it's very pretty and just right for this style. You've clearly taken to blouse-making - I see more in your future!
ReplyDeleteThis looks darling! Great job.
ReplyDeleteI really l;ike your blouse , I am really liking these bow ones that are everywhere at the moment.I like your fabric for through the day. This would look beautiful in chiffon or satin for evening.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you did an excellent job to me. :-) I wish I could tell you what to do with the rest of the fabric, but honestly, I'm always in a similar predicament. I'm seeing this pattern as being excellent in a white dotted cotton....or perhaps that's just because I have white dotted cotton on the brain......
ReplyDeleteFirst, I think your blouse is everything a blouse should be - feminine, soft, demure. And the fabric looks lovely - it would look great with a pink skirt. But I get what you are saying. I sometimes feel like a pattern hides curves (patterned fabrics are great for hiding lumps and bumps!!)but they tend to flatten me out a bit on top, you know? And blouses are cut, well, blouse-y. So, I wonder if your "meh" sentiment is because it doesn't "do" anything to show off your curves? Maybe you'd like that blouse better in a solid or the patterned fabric but in a more fitted style?
ReplyDeleteI love a floral blouse; I think it's very pretty! If I'm not sure how to use a remnant I usually use it for lining something.
ReplyDeleteIt looks identical to Burda's version from here! Great job, I've got my eye on this pattern too.
ReplyDeleteThe blouse looks perfectly constructed and I am amazed how close the print pattern is to the Burda version. I do like the floral print and color, but I can sympathize with you about certain colors/prints near the face. I've made a couple of blouses I've loved on the hangar, but not so much on me.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely, so soft pretty and feminine on you. I adore bow-front blouses too... and I'm sure you will find it very useful during the colder months, perhaps with a cardi if you're not super in love with the colours (which I love, btw!) Looks fab with jeans!
ReplyDeleteI love the bow. I'm really liking all the bows I see around at the moment. I understand why you don't like this particular colour near your face. I think you have a similar complexion to me and I can't really wear these colours either. You could always break up the colour by wearing it with a cardi or a fabulous splash of lippy.
ReplyDeleteLove it! A bow tie blouse is so feminine. You did a nice job, Karin.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very pretty fabric--I can see why you were drawn to it. I love a bow-tied blouse!
ReplyDeleteI really think Burda is creeping into size inflation the past year or so. Having sewn a 2008 tee and a 2010 tee side-by-side, they are *not* the same size. The 36 in 2010 is a good 2-3 inches larger at the waist, for garments that are meant to be roughly the same style and fit. It is really annoying.
It's cute! I love it! Burda use beautiful prints so you can't go wrong if you copy their design direction, even if co-incidentally.
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Lovely blouse, think the fabric is very much the same. Pity you don't like it that much. Perhaps leave it for a little while and then try it on again helps?
ReplyDeleteStill a nice looking top and would be able to give it another chance? Do you think the pattern would work for you in a smaller size and a drapier fabric?
ReplyDeletewow, I was just thinking "she looks great" and then you said you gained back weight. Just goes to show that that isn't always... the problem we think it is. Because you look great and this blouse is really cute.
ReplyDeleteI like the fabric, but then I always like these muted "liberty" patterns and I totally can't wear them anywear NEAR my face so I like to encourage other people to do it. Living vicariously through liberty patterns.
I really like this top, and I'm not usually a fan of bow blouses. I like how you have it styled, tucked in with a wide belt and jeans.
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