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BurdaStyle Magazine: 05-2008-107 (blouse) - Type:Tops    printable version
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Reviewed by:Linda G
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cabinbaby said...
Thanks for this review! I liked this top as soon as I saw it. I really like how you changed it to the bias up on top. I'm going to borrow (steal) your idea! :)
9/14/08 11:17 AM
michellep74 said...
Wow, I love this! Great use of the bias to create an interesting detail that wasn't part of the original.
9/14/08 11:56 AM
sewtime said...
Cute top! Enjoyed your review, thanks.
9/14/08 12:13 PM
Beek said...
Perfect job at matching the stripes at the sleeves and bodice. This looks so contemporary.
9/14/08 12:20 PM
nellc said...
This is a lovely blouse, I like your use of the stripes cut on the bias.
9/14/08 12:21 PM
moushka said...
Beautiful blouse, thanks for the review.
9/14/08 12:49 PM
tweedcurtain said...
This is the MOST flattering blouse I have seen in a long time. How clever to use stripes instead of the fabric used in Burda's garment photo to maximize the slimming effect of the stripes and increase the fashion interest. The technical drawing shows the double collar better than your photo, where it is not as noticeable in the stripes. Thanks for your comment regarding blouses under jackets - I wear a lot of jackets at work and I will start looking for patterns that show some of the details (and hard work!) when the jacket is open. Thanks for a great review. I hope you enjoy wearing this blouse as I think it looks perfect on you.
9/14/08 1:22 PM
Vicky C said...
Really nice looking top that you made nicer with the bias treatment. Nice review too.
9/14/08 1:25 PM
Karendee said...
Lovely blouse.
9/14/08 1:37 PM
CatMukai said...
I love how you used your fabric!
9/14/08 1:54 PM
carolee01 said...
Loved the story about your early sewing memories.
9/14/08 2:37 PM
Seaspur said...
I really enjoyed reading you review. Nice blouse also!
9/14/08 3:39 PM
wendlesue said...
Wow. This is a great blouse. Especially in your fabric choice! I enjoyed your thoughts on back-to-school sewing. We also did not go shopping for back to school, and I spent August sewing things from fabric I most likely found on the clearance table from the basement of our fabric shop in Clarendon VA (wish I could remember the name of it!). Fun memories!
9/14/08 5:22 PM
Vonnevo said...
Totally fabulous, Linda !!!!!
9/14/08 6:36 PM
Natasha B said...
What a fabulous blouse! I think the stripes are an excellent design feature and the three quarter sleeves are perfect.
9/14/08 10:02 PM
SusiM said...
Like everyone else, I love the stripes. The fit is excellent, and your review and story were wonderful!
9/15/08 0:38 AM
Peggym said...
What a lovely fitting top. I am going to dig out that copy. very nice job.
9/15/08 3:55 AM
LesleeD said...
Beautiful job. I love the stripes and the shortened sleeves.
9/15/08 10:53 AM
Mahogany Stylist said...
Linda, I love the style and fit of this blouse. Excellent!
9/15/08 1:10 PM
LuceLu said...
I really like this blouse and totally overlooked it in that issue. Great job!
9/16/08 7:56 AM
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