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BurdaStyle Magazine: 09-2007-101 (Blouse) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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LindsayT said...
I like it! Very RTW. Let us know if you find Alice under the tree...
12/21/07 11:42 AM
michellep74 said...
Very cute! Another winner version of this top!
12/21/07 12:39 PM
Christina Sonja said...
Very cute! I want to make this one too.
12/21/07 2:20 PM
Vonnevo said...
Very stylish Melissa ! Another great version of this blouse.
12/21/07 2:54 PM
Leslie in Austin said...
That's really pretty, Melissa!
12/21/07 3:17 PM
Lisa Merry said...
It looks great, and the fabric color choice looks pretty with your hair color and complexion!
12/21/07 6:56 PM
Lori V said...
Very pretty, I like the color on you. It is a bit boxy, I agree. Something I didn't notice until I wore it for the entire day.
12/21/07 7:37 PM
pterion said...
Very sweet blouse, Melissa. The color is beautiful.
12/21/07 10:04 PM
blue mooney said...
Very cute as is, and you're right, you'd look great if you belted it, too.
12/22/07 8:20 AM
slanden99 said...
Nice blouse. I love the color
12/22/07 9:56 AM
Diane E said...
Such a pretty top, Melissa! I hope your dream of an "Alice" comes true. Then could you tell me how you conjured her up? I want one, too. In the meantime, enjoy your holidays in your beautiful new top.
12/22/07 11:24 AM
AnneMarie60 said...
Your top looks great, Melissa. Thanks for the hint about the Vilene tape, as I had wondered about that, too. And a word about cleaning house and sewing: My mama used to say, "If I clean this house, it just gets messed up right away. However, I can make a garment, and that garment stays made, and the wearer enjoys it again and again."
12/22/07 1:13 PM
MelissaB in WA said...
Thanks for your kind words ladies and Tessiesgal, your mom is totally right! I will remind myself of that when my house is in shambles and I want to sew. :-)
12/22/07 3:48 PM
Grammy Gin said...
Very flattering, Melissa. Have a very, Merry Christmaswith your family. ;-)
12/22/07 7:21 PM
OP Gal said...
Very pretty top. I wasn't that taken with it when I saw it in the magazine, but your and LoriV's reviews have made me rethink that. I have some drapey jersey that would make up nicely in this pattern. Thanks for the review.
12/22/07 11:21 PM
Helen near Sydney said...
This pattern really suits you, tho I agree the side seams could be curvier - I wonder whether shortening it a little would also make it less boxy????
12/23/07 1:26 AM
Danvillegirl said...
Love the top!
12/23/07 5:08 PM
MelissaB in WA said...
Helen, to make it curvier, I think you just need to add some side seam shaping to the pattern. I don't think shortening it would really help, it's pretty straight up and down the sides.
12/24/07 9:56 AM
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