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Burda: 8291 (Top) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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Review rated Helpful by 3 people    Very Helpful by 5 people   
Reviewed by:QuiltSewSewSue
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Posted on:5/31/09 5:35 AM
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Pattern Rating:Great Wardrobe Builder
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Pattern Description:
Knit top with collar variations.
Pattern Sizing:
Multi-size Burda sizes 36 - 48. There is a fair amount of ease in this pattern so I made a size smaller than I normally would. I made a size 38.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
I read the instructions and they are fine, but I think it can just be made up like a standard T-shirt pttern. I quatered the neck edge and collar and matched them that way and I set the sleeves in flat.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Simple and quick to make. I also liked the big roll collar in View B. I don't like the way the shoulders seam falls off the shoulder, but it is the way it looks on the pattern cover.
Fabric Used:
Acrylic knit.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I shotened the sleeves by 2" and the body length by 1.5". Otherwise it is as per the pattern.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
THis is so simple and a good basic pattern. I would like to make View C with the zip on the collar front.
Conclusion:
A nice simple pattern. Depending on how you are going to wear it, you may want to consider going down a size as there is plently of ease.

One other photo on my blog.
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Reader Comments
Judy Wentz 5/31/09Your sweater looks very RTW. As an aside, it always amazes me to think that you are going into winter, while we in Houston are sweating.
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Caitycat 5/31/09Looks like a great top pattern for winter - I must put it on my list!
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Mahler 5/31/09I looked at that pattern many times, it is just now with your top that I realize how interesting it is. Great top. I love the fit on you. I think that shoulder line is great on you.
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homejewel 5/31/09That looks like a very cozy sweater. I really like it. Great job!
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persevering 5/31/09Thanks for reviewing this top - it is looking good!
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Annette1 5/31/09It's very rare that a Burda pattern slips my notice, but this one did. I'm so glad to read your review and to see how nicely yours has turned out. I love that neckline (as well as some of the other options on the pattern). Great job!
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Vonnevo 5/31/09Beautiful, Sue !
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kerrynw 6/1/09Lovely top Sue!
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JEF 6/1/09Wow! This looks so nice!
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Yvonski 6/2/09Looks great. I will just have to add it to my list of tops to make for me.
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