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Burda: 8497 (Blouse) - Type:Tops

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lbrundage


	About lbrundage
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9/18/09 1:27 PM

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Burda Pattern Info

Pattern Rating:

Great Wardrobe Builder

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Available for sale on PR: $9.95 (See envelope)

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Fabric:

Polyester Georgette [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description:
3/4 sleeve wrap blouse with V neck and collar

Pattern Sizing: 32-44

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I think so.

Were the instructions easy to follow? for the most part

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love that this is a versatile nice fitting blouse for work. I found it to be rather simply constructed, other than I had some confusion putting together the front facing with the blouse and the wrap tie.

Fabric Used: polyester georgette

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I hand stitched the sleeve hems instead of machine stitching. I added length to the wrap ties. I cut the largest size to accomodate my bustline, but I do wish that I would have cut the next size down, and added a FBA. I think this would have eliminated the bit of gappiness at the v neckline. I also elimated the back darts, but I may put them in after all.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Indeed! Since I'm new at working out all the bust fit adjustments, I'd love to give it another go, maybe in a solid. I think once I work through the fit, I will have found a perfect blouse for work which is flattering for my body type.

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Reader Comments
Elona	9/18/09	What a handsome top! Yours is ever so much nicer than the photo on the envelope, which would never have enticed me to use the pattern. Thank you. I'll have to take another look at it now.
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busymomof3	9/18/09	Love this top on you! The fabric looks perfect for it!
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Jewelia14	9/18/09	This looks great on you! Super flattering. I really like the print you chose.
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Sweetiebop	9/18/09	Beautiful top.
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Nancy Rhodes	9/18/09	Love the combination of the print you chose with that swell necklace... A bit of pattern tweaking and you will be on your way to a TNT that suits you to a "T".
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dbsewer	9/18/09	This looks great on you. Very sophisticated. Love the fabric. You did a great job.
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CSM--Carla	9/18/09	WOW! I love this wrap top on you! I am definitely going to put this on my wishlist. I rarely sew wovens but may go for this one!
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nellc	9/18/09	Great blouse, it looks lovely on you, I like the necklace too!
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Sew4Fun	9/18/09	Gorgeous blouse, and the entire outfit! It's so flattering! The fit looks very good from where I am sitting. :) Maybe you could do a gaping neckline adjustment on the next one rather than starting from scratch?
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Lori V	9/18/09	THis looks fantastic, great job.
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Rebecca D	9/19/09	This is a very flattering blouse on you.
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