Burda World of Fashion Magazine: 03-2009-105 (Pleated Skirt with Pockets) - Type:Skirts  | | Viewed 229 times
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| | Posted on: | 9/28/09 3:28 AM | | Last Updated: | 9/28/09 3:46 AM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | Pattern Info provided by QuiltSewSewSue | | Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend | | NEW! See reviews of patterns from this issue | | | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description:
Inverted box pleats are stitched closed over the hips to form a type of yoke, then open out unpressed to flare the skirt. Hip yoke pockets with a triangular opening are set in below the hips.
Pattern Sizing:
Burda sizes 36 (hip 35 1/2") to 44 (hip 41 3/4"). I made size 40 (hip 38 1/2")
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes - even though I think I should probably wash it and give it a good press after sewing it.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Instructions were good for Burda. There is a workshop in the magazine which details how to make the pockets. This was very helpful.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the pockets, the pleats sewn to form a yoke (it holds everything nice and firm - always a good thing!).
Nothing to dislike about this pattern.
Fabric Used:
A poly viscose bought at Bargain Box Fabrics at Ipswich (Qld, Australia) for $14.95/meter.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I made no alterations to the pattern but did add a tab inside the zipper.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would sew this again. I would love to get a lovely border print and try View A. I highly recommend this pattern.
Conclusion:
A lovely skirt - my only fear is that it looks a bit like the skirt of a local High School uniform - but I don't think anyone will confuse me with a school girl!
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<< Previous Review Next Review >> | Reader Comments | | LeahT | 9/28/09 | Nice skirt. Really like your addition of the tab underneath the zipper... and Lulubelle is just adorable :) | | * * * | | lara900 | 9/28/09 | I really like the pocket detail: it came out very neat! Great looking skirt, congratulations! | | * * * | | eugenia123 | 9/28/09 | Great skirt, very stylish, I love all the details and it looks beautifully constructed. | | * * * | | franticfashion | 9/28/09 | Great skirt, it looks lovely on you. Thanks for posting and satisfying my curiosity. | | * * * | | pterion | 9/29/09 | Really nice details on this skirt. Love the pockets! | | * * * | | yummymummy38 | 10/2/09 | thanks for reviewing this especially with the interior photos. It is similar to a Cue skirt I bought last summer. Based on your review, sounds like a winner! | | * * * | | brissie71 | 10/3/09 | Gorgeous skirt. I'm hearing you about being on a quest for 'basics', however, your basics seem way more intricate than I could ever hope to sew. :-) | | * * * |
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