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Burda: 7854 (Vest/Waistcoat) - Type:Vests    printable version
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Review rated Helpful by 1 people    Very Helpful by 6 people   
Reviewed by:Clareew
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Posted on:11/20/12 2:50 PM
Last Updated:11/22/12 5:12 PM
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Pattern Photo:Burda 7854
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Pattern Rating:Great Wardrobe Builder
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Pattern Description:
A hip-length vest/waistcoat with figure-accenting section seams is the perfect partner for pants/trousers and pullover. Make it from quilted fabric for a sporty look or use faux fur for dramatic impact. Both will warm you on cooler days.
Pattern Sizing:
8-20. I have recently lost weight and was not sure which size to use, I intended to trace a 14 but did a 12 by mistake. I just about got away with it, I have another 8lb to lose so it should be just right by then.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Not really, but that is a result of the changes I made
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Not bad, this was the first lined garment I have made for many a year and I suspect there may be easier ways than the method I followed from the Burda instructions.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I love the armhole princess and also the collar which keeps my neck warm.

Fabric Used:
Outer fabric: Olive cotton moleskin bought in Paris on my first ever PR meet up. Lining is a brocade with dragon flies bought from M Rosenburg and Son their website seems to be under maintenance at the moment but I'm sure their great fabrics will return.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

The main change is to shorten the pattern, in the event, I seem to have shortened it a bit too much. I will add an inch or so next time.

When I met up with some of my European PR friends, Sigrid helped me with the fit.

I used a moleskin instead of a fur or quilted fabric. I hate to think how difficult it would be to sew the collar with fur.
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I added a wedge shape to the collar centre back so it stood away from my neck (I have had surgery on my neck and it doesn't like pressure)

I added two inside pockets - one for my phone and one for a hanky phone pocket


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I will make this again, a bit longer next time. I forgot to do the under collar on the bias, I also didn't allow for turn of cloth, I'm sure I will do a better job next time.

Because it is designed for fur fabric, the centre front is lined rather than faced. I used a contrast lining and in hindsight this was not a great idea because it shows.

I definitely recommend this pattern, it is easy to fit and looks stylish.

Conclusion:

Great pattern, it was a learning curve for me - I am still learning.
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Sigrid. said...
Clare, what a wonderful result, good fit and the colors suit you so well. Perfect combination of fabric and lining too. Happy to see you have time to sew again. Just info: when clicking on the tumbnail there is an error saying the page is not available.
11/20/12 3:15 PM
Clareew said...
Thank you Sigrid, I think I have fixed the picture now.
11/20/12 3:56 PM
poorpigling said...
Way to sew Girlfriend.. how fabulous you stuck with it and finished it .. bet you are really stoked now.. hugs
11/20/12 5:44 PM
Claire in Montreal said...
Nice job - It looks great on you.!
11/20/12 8:37 PM
QuiltSewSewSue said...
Looks really good from viewing the other photos (the main one does not seem to be working still)
11/21/12 2:05 AM
Margaret said...
Nice work and I love the fabric/lining combo!
11/21/12 5:45 AM
pdiddly said...
great little waistcoat - love it on you
11/21/12 9:57 AM
PattyE said...
Looks really good on you! The pic seems to be working fine now.
11/22/12 7:37 PM
Vintage Joan said...
Lovely!! Congratulations on your weight loss, too. :)
11/22/12 9:16 PM
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