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Burda Magazine: 09-2007-101 (Blouse) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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Reader Comments
LindsayT 12/21/07I like it! Very RTW. Let us know if you find Alice under the tree...
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michellep74 12/21/07Very cute! Another winner version of this top!
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Christina Sonja 12/21/07Very cute! I want to make this one too.
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Vonnevo 12/21/07Very stylish Melissa ! Another great version of this blouse.
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Leslie in Austin 12/21/07That's really pretty, Melissa!
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Lisa Merry 12/21/07It looks great, and the fabric color choice looks pretty with your hair color and complexion!
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LoriV 12/21/07Very 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.
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pterion 12/21/07Very sweet blouse, Melissa. The color is beautiful.
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blue mooney 12/22/07Very cute as is, and you're right, you'd look great if you belted it, too.
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slanden99 12/22/07Nice blouse. I love the color
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Diane E 12/22/07Such 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.
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tessiesgal 12/22/07Your 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."
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MelissaB in WA 12/22/07Thanks 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. :-)
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Grammy Gin 12/22/07Very flattering, Melissa. Have a very, Merry Christmaswith your family. ;-)
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OP Gal 12/22/07Very 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.
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Helen (near Sydney) 12/23/07This 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????
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Linda L 12/23/07Love the top!
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MelissaB in WA 12/24/07Helen, 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.
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