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BurdaStyle Magazine: 08-2005-103 (Pleated V-neck Top) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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ALY said...
Beautiful top. Thanks for the very informative review.
11/14/07 7:04 PM
cindy-lou said...
Just Beautiful!
11/14/07 7:18 PM
2BSewing said...
Stunning! Beautiful! Wow! Love your top. The fabric is awesome. Enjoyed your review.
11/14/07 7:32 PM
motomoda said...
This looks great but I am mostly surprised to see that you have departed from your green colour scheme! I am sure this will really suit you too!
11/14/07 8:04 PM
said...
You are a very talent seamstress. Absolutely beautiful.
11/14/07 8:27 PM
Betsybobbin said...
Lovely and creative top. The fabric is perfect for the style. Thank you!
11/14/07 8:53 PM
svenskaflicka said...
Orginal and beautiful!
11/14/07 9:03 PM
AnneMarie60 said...
This is gorgeous. I have been trying to make a thin-knit top. Can you please tell me more about the Design Plus Super Fine fusible bias stay tape? I have never sewn on knits before, and I have had a devil of a time so far. If anyone can offer advice, please email or PM me. Thanks!
11/14/07 9:21 PM
hongkongshopper said...
Debra, this is gorgeous! I can see it with both a nice pair of pants or a simple skirt. May I ask what you do with your bottoms? You don't do any reviews for skirts or pants - do you have TNT patterns that you use over and over and put your creative energy into the tops and jackets?
11/14/07 9:49 PM
carolynw said...
Oh this is soo beautiful - knew right off it was your sewing - perfect as always and just totally lovely!!
11/14/07 10:24 PM
Debra H said...
Some questions to answer. First, you can get Design Plus stay tapes of all types from www.thesewingplace.com under Notions, but I think Clothilde and some other places also carry it. Be sure you get the Super Fine Bias. I like it even better than clear elastic for stretchy knits. You also could cut Touch of Gold II or Dream Weave into bias strips. The non-bias is good for non-stretch fabrics that need reinforcement in weak areas. Second, I rarely do sew pants or skirts. My job rarely gives me a chance to wear skirts or dresses. I pretty much stick with basic well-made pants in brown, black, olive, tan, taupe and a few other colors because I usually do let the jackets/tops be the star...and most slacks that look best on me are pretty boring. However, I am having trouble finding a coppery brown color that I need so will be making a lined pair in a few weeks. Looking at using a Betzina pants pattern.
11/14/07 11:00 PM
Enid E said...
Debra, Have you ever thought of being a designer?...Your modifications give this blouse a whole new look! Wonderful adaption of the original pattern..
11/14/07 11:14 PM
Lori V said...
This is beautiful, you write wonderful reviews. Thank you.
11/14/07 11:59 PM
Sigrid. said...
Beautiful, very helpful indeed.
11/15/07 2:15 AM
marjenann said...
Magnifico!!!!
11/15/07 7:39 AM
Grammy Gin said...
Wow! It's just beautiful. Wonderful review. ;-)
11/15/07 9:48 AM
zora said...
What a gorgeous fabric!
11/15/07 9:56 AM
krystalkaes said...
As usual a helpful review and a beautiful garment. Wow. I love the fabric you have chosen and I bet it is amazingly comfortable to have against your skin.
11/15/07 10:35 AM
Mahogany Stylist said...
Fabulous top!
11/16/07 11:22 AM
cathy45 said...
What a stunning top!!
11/19/07 11:59 PM
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