If you have the magazines and haven't yet taken the plunge, I always recommend looking at the 'sewing lesson' patterns and sewing that if it's to your liking. This pattern is featured in the July issue. Benefits are that the pattern pieces are MUCH easier to trace because they're solid, overlayed on the spaghetti lines and the instructions are more comprehensive and include pictures. It's a pretty simple pattern to make though!
I went with my normal Burda sizing and cut a hybrid 40/42. On the first (blue) version, I did a little cheater FBA directly on the fabric.
Add to ss and a small amount at cf
I forgot on the grey version and my CF rides up just a little bit. I also think it is more noticeable because this rayon/poly fabric has far less drape than the blue rayon jersey. Also per usual with me and straight-sized Burda, I added no hem allowance to the top (I did add it to the sleeves). Someone on PR commented that the top was "really short" and at ~5'1", they had to add nearly 3". Weird.
I closed up the armhole slit quite a bit. I happened to have the back piece out and lowered it 3"...then matched up the front (they won't be the same because the back sleeve is longer!) and marked the new spot on the front sleeve. Finally, I never use the pattern's neck binding as I find they are often (not always but often) too long. I measured the neckline opening and cut my binding at 80% of that. The ties are finished with facings and otherwise, it's fairly straightforward to sew!
I just love it!!! After I finished the top from 8/2018 (which also has a 2nd version! LOL!), I immediately cut out the grey one.
I added lingerie straps
(thanks IG sewing friend! LOL!!! I called them bra strap holder thing-a-ma-bobs!)
Sleeve tie facings
And because I'm silly....
I call this 'contemplation of the dead petunia'
and 'I can't help but be nosy'
and 'Yasssssss, girl!'
Both fabric cuts are from the stash, prior purchases from Fabric Mart. The skirt is M6654 and my jeans are from LOFT.
I really needed sleeved tops in solid colors and sleeveless tops in prints. I found a beautiful chartreuse silk (weave unknown) at SR Harris in the $6 bin but didn't look at the roll. It was actually $10 and not $6...but I'd had them cut 3.5 yards based on the $6 price tag! I decided to leave it. Now I'm thinking I really should have just had them cut back to the 2 yards I NEEDED for my top -- the extra 1.5 was because it was BEAUTIFUL and really popped against my skin and would have made a lovely shell or something down the line. I may go back and get it. Blergh!
Next up is V1323 in a lovely print rayon pebble challis.
My Birkin Flares and M7547 are stalled because I always manage to start sewing pants mid-cycle and I bloat like crazy (hello fibroids and ovarian cysts!) and so I'll get back to those next week! :-p
My fall plans have been completely revamped because I saw ONE. THING. that took me in a whole different direction...isn't that how it goes?!
Until later!
18 comments:
You look so great in these!! If I had to pick one it is the gray one, so sassy on you.
I really love this top pattern. I could use some print and solid color tops. I love the back scooped neck. I will have to go in search of this issue or perhaps this pattern is on Burda website.
Ok, I just love these two tops on you, and I may have to track down a July Burda issue!! Could this top be a single download on the Burda website? I really like it a lot! Oh, and I must know more about how these bra strap holders work. I have that problem a lot, and I just bought sew-on snaps for the first time for a baby outfit.
Those are so cute! I was afraid that back would be way too low cut, but yours looks perfectly placed. Will have to give this one a try! LOL on contemplation of the dead petunia!!!
You did an amazing job!! You look so beautiful in your clothes.
Love these tops on you. I always get distracted by "all the prints" but your tops inspire me to add more solids to my wardrobe. It was great meeting you at SR Harris on Monday. I hope to see you at the next meet up!
Thanks Paula!!!
Thanks Linda!
Burda usually has all of the month's patterns up by the time the month ends.
Except for the vintage patterns (which sometimes are and sometimes aren't!), all magazine patterns are on the site! It just usually takes them most of the month to get the current ones up. e.g., all of August may not be up, but all of July should be!
Oh and do try the strap holders. It's just a snap sewn one side into the top, a thread chain is made (much like you'd make to anchor a lining to fashion fabric) and the other snap side is sewn to the thread chain.
Thank you!! :)
Thanks Ann!
I was so happy when a whole month passed with it being alive still...now in week 6 it's just...dead... LOL!
Thank you Mary!!
It was SO nice to meet you!! I do hope we're able to see each other at another meet up!!
You got some good fabric! :) And I say, sew all the prints!!!!! LOL! My downfall is black and white prints. I have so many. So. So. Many!
I bet everyone is asking you where you got that cute top! Love it! Dead petunia?! LOL!! I think the neighbors may wonder why a fashion model lives next door!
I too need to get going on some solid color tops. But the knit fabric + colors just aren't motivating me. I think once I get going and make at least one, my motivation will return!
Hahaha :)
I think that'll work! I am often unmotivated until I get started!
I really love both tops and now I definitely want to make this pattern. Mentioning the lingerie straps also answers my question on your instagram post so thank you, I always add these to wide neck tops and dresses now.
I found it!!!😁 Thanks for all the info! And I do plan on trying the strap holder...your explanation makes perfect sense!
This is a great pattern. I didn't start from scratch, but used my tnt pattern and took the sleeve detail and neckline from it. The faced sleeve tie is really a great detail. So much easier to sew than finishing edges! Both tops are great.
These are so cute! I love them, they look so good on you.
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