Pattern Description:
Skirt with high-waist and side-back vent.
Pattern Sizing:
I sewed size 46. I'm a US 14, UK 14/16, EUR 44/46
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 didn't follow them because Burda are not to be understood, especially not in German.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I was attracted to the style lines of the skirt. However, one thing that is weird is that the curved portion is only on one half of the back. In my version, I used trim to make it seem like there was another seam, so it looked the same on both sides
Fabric Used:
Heavy weight cotton jacquard
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I extended the length and also made the vent lower, because otherwise it would have flapped open right up to the start of my behind.
I did have to smooth out the curve for the hips, since I'm quite a rectangle with not many curves.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I will sew this again for sure, it's a cute pattern. I would fix the part about the one back side not having the curved pattern piece though.
Conclusion:
Easy skirt, done in one evening!
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Wow! Spectacular fabric and lovely skirt.
2/9/13 6:35 PM
Gorgeous fabric. I wonder if there was a mistake in the pattern? beautiful skirt
2/9/13 9:54 PM
Beautiful skirt! Love that fabric!
2/10/13 0:25 AM
No its not actually a mistake. Its because the side back piece that doesnt have the curve has the vent. It would have meant adding two additional pieces to the pattern to create the back curve piece, so I guess thats why they left it out. Too bad they did because it ruins the look in the back IMO
2/10/13 3:40 AM
lovely skirt - i had to giggle at the german comment - i have difficulty with the burda in german too!
2/10/13 9:53 AM
It's certainly a pretty skirt. I like it. I think it's strange that they left part of the design element off of the back. What an odd thing to do. I think you had a good fix for the problem!
2/10/13 12:34 PM
Great-looking skirt! Weird about the asymmetric back pattern... glad you were able to fix that.
2/11/13 11:57 AM
This is a stunning skirt! Looks fantastic.
2/14/13 2:02 PM
Wow, that fabric is crazy gorgeous
2/14/13 2:28 PM
Really pretty. I've never tried a Burda pattern - you're inspiring me!
2/14/13 5:36 PM
Love your fabric choice! Pretty skirt. I have trouble with Burda instructions in English. Maybe we should learn Russian?
2/16/13 9:47 AM