Burda World of Fashion Magazine: 01-2008-108 (Blouse)  - Type:Tops  | | Viewed 550 times
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| | Posted on: | 6/21/09 5:36 PM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | Pattern Info provided by Deepika | | Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend | | NEW! See reviews of patterns from this issue | | | | Fabric: | Linen [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| I've already written a detailed review of this blouse before but I've made a few interesting changes in this version so I decided to write a new review. Plus it's my first WHITE Shirt! Cidell, are you reading??? This is for you!
Fabric Used: Hankyweight Linen from Fabric.com. This stuff is gorgeous. I loved working with this fabric! I also bought maroon in the same weight which will also eventually become a shirt.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: Since I've already altered this pattern to fit me, I figured it makes sense to make more but I didn't really want this to look EXACTLY like the other one so I decided to do things slightly differently. Granted they are not major changes but I am still very excited.
a)I Topstitched using a wing needle. What that does is, creates this really pretty heirloom type stitch. I played with the needle and the decorative stitches in various widths and lengths until I was satisfied with the one I liked. I ended up using the honeycomb stitch. I also did not finish the raw edges inside because I figured the stitching will take care of it.
Wing Needle: Looks like a needle with a wing. Its easily available in Joann fabrics. It works better in a looser weave fabric so it's a natural choice for linen. Practice before you use it in your fabric.
b) Another change I did was to omit the collar and just use the collar stand. It saved me some time too  . However when I tried the shirt on, the stand closed up on its own and I didnt quite like the look. So on a friend's (Eme) suggestion, I pressed it over a seam roll to give it the "soft fold" so it would fall away from the neck.
My friend Donna, helped me neaten the collar stitches. Because, the fabric was plain, every little flaw would show and my hand stitching was ahem.. a little not up to the mark. What would I do without my friends!!!
The buttons for this shirt came from Joann. They do look a little retro which compliments the heirloom stitching. Needless to say, I am quite happy with this shirt. And with this shirt, I finally give this pattern a rest. I don't think I could deal with any more of the bib-front shirts.
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<< Previous Review Next Review >> | Reader Comments | | Rhonda in Montreal | 6/21/09 | I just LOVE the heirloom-type stitch!! Very pretty blouse, Deepika!! | | * * * | | Nancy K | 6/21/09 | Lovely blouse. It's so nice to sew something you know will fit well and can concentrate on the sewing. Great job | | * * * | | Gelbean | 6/21/09 | I love your blouse! The top-stitching really gives this blouse a little something extra. | | * * * | | Pamaro | 6/21/09 | The heirloom stitching gives it such an expensive look. I love the idea about just using the collar stand and not the collar. Fits you great and looks very lovely on you. | | * * * | | Christas | 6/21/09 | Deepika, this is so pretty! Your heirloom stitching adds such a nice detail. I also love this blouse without the collar ....... very nice! | | * * * | | Cidell | 6/21/09 | Hee Hee. Yay!! I saw the review pop up and thought 'yes! white shirt!' Thanks for the tips. This blouse is on my very short list for the summer :) | | * * * | | Sew4Fun | 6/21/09 | Very pretty, heirloom shirt. | | * * * | | maedchen | 6/21/09 | lovely, lovely! | | * * * | | Kay Y | 6/21/09 | Nice use of the wing needle Deepika! I have not been adventurous enough to try that, but I love the effect. Gorgeous fit too. | | * * * | | nancyc | 6/21/09 | I love your blouse! I had not noticed this pattern before. Your interesting topstitching is inspiring. Thanks! | | * * * | | mikkim | 6/21/09 | That is such a pretty blouse and very flattering to your figure! | | * * * | | Peggy L | 6/21/09 | Very pretty details. | | * * * | | sideseams | 6/21/09 | Deepika, your blouse is lovely. Really like what you did with the heirloom stitching. Also , you got a great fit! | | * * * | | Karen6790 | 6/21/09 | Fabulous result. I love the wing needle stitching, and you really got the fit down with this one. On to the next shirt! | | * * * | | Christina Sonja | 6/22/09 | I never like those band collars on me because I feel kind of like they choke me - now that I know you can take care of that by pressing over a seam roll..! I may have to reconsider those. | | * * * | | Sewnknit | 6/22/09 | Beautiful shirt! I love the buttons. | | * * * | | Jali | 6/23/09 | Beautiful stitching! And what lovely choice of buttons to go with the heirloom stitching. | | * * * | | eugenia123 | 6/23/09 | Really beautiful classic shirt - I love it. | | * * * |
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