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BurdaStyle Magazine: 06-2009-122 (Blouse with drawstring) - Type:Tops    printable version
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pterion said...
Very nice shirt - I like the one without the sleeve bands best, although both versions are flattering. The vintage buttons were a good score!
6/9/09 11:21 PM
Vintage Joan said...
Nice! I agree that the sleeves as designed are a bit "out there" -- I like your idea of making this sleeveless. Your first (non-sleeveless) version is a gorgeous color, though! Oh, and those are the perfect buttons you've used on version 2. It's great that you now have a button trove. Everyone should have one. :) Yay, Aunt Dora!
6/9/09 11:38 PM
CynthiaSue said...
i have this cut out! i'm so glad there's a review. your pictures and top are lovely. Did you sew the casing on the outside. ?The instructions don't really say whether to sew it on the outside or inside.
6/10/09 0:52 AM
graustark said...
Thanks, y'all! And yes, I did put the casing on the outside, since they didn't mention making buttonholes to thread the tie through. Oh, and I bought a bodkin to turn the tie, rather than trying to use pencils or knitting needles and oh WOW am I happy about spending that $3!
6/10/09 8:03 AM
Christas said...
Cute top! The second version is my favorite.
6/10/09 9:21 AM
Karen6790 said...
I like the sleeveless version - for all that the sleeve bands put you through, I think sleeveless is a better look. I like that the husband attempted to decipher the instructions for you, he's a keeper. Great job.
6/10/09 9:38 AM
michellep74 said...
Very pretty blouse--both versions! Congrats on persevering through the sleeve bands.
6/10/09 1:09 PM
Catbird said...
Very pretty! I love the color of version #1. I agree that the sleeves give it a Jetsonesque quality, but you wear it well. I think your narrow ruffle idea would work beautifully with this top. What a horror show those BWOF instructions can be! Even simple things are made to seem as complex as a Japanese tea ceremony. Congratulations for perservering.
6/10/09 3:11 PM
Kellie R. said...
Very cute!
6/10/09 9:54 PM
amy in mpls said...
So cute! Love both versions!
6/12/09 5:00 PM
solosmocker said...
the one without the sleeve bands is definitely my fave. Flattering design. Thanks for your review. I have this traced out and will start the muslin today. I find their description of the front band very consfusing.
6/18/09 9:03 AM
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