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BurdaStyle Magazine: 02-2013-127 (Top) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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Pattern Description:
This is a basic raglan top with front and back gathers on the sleeve.

Pattern Sizing:
34-42. I made the size 34 with no alterations.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
It looks very much like the model photo and the line drawing.

Were the instructions easy to follow?
I didn't really follow the directions all that much. If you've made a raglan top before, it's easy-peasy. The only hard part I had was making sure that the gathers were even between the left and right side. Because I chose a stripe for the sleeves, it was more difficult to make the gathers even so I didn't look crooked. But really, that wasn't that hard either.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the new twist on a raglan t-shirt. I love raglan tops because I think they made my puny shoulders more broad. The pattern fits well with no tweaks and the sleeves are fun.

Fabric Used:
I used a striped sweater knit for the sleeves and a dark gray double knit for the main bodice. There is a seam in the back because I didn't have enough fabric to put the back bodice on the fold.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I didn't make any alterations. I might make this pattern as a dress too. It's too cute to make only one version. The length on this view (I think view 127) is a tunic length. The first one (126?) is a shorter length.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I plan to sew this again. Perhaps I'll just keep it on my sewing table and make it for the Burda Challenge for February.

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Front and the back. Here is a close-up of the gathers.
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Nan Kay said...
Really, really like the stripes! This was the first pattern in this issue that looked interesting. Now it looks even better.
1/25/13 6:09 PM
n45 said...
Adorable. I really like the stripe sleeves and the black combo. I think having black as the basic body makes it a little sexy and makes the striped sleeves even more fun.
1/25/13 6:39 PM
Sconnell1 said...
Looks awesome! How did you do the neck band? Right side to wrong side on inside then flip or right side to right side and top stitch down? It's my first burda pattern and I wasn't sure what they were saying...
1/25/13 8:34 PM
ArtAttack said...
Cute! Love it with the striped sleeves
1/25/13 9:17 PM
norie creates said...
Very pretty!
1/25/13 10:18 PM
Levone said...
Cute tee, love your use of contrasting fabrics! This is my pick of the month (although there are a lot of other designs I love as well).
1/25/13 10:29 PM
mhk3boys said...
Love your top! Looks great!
1/25/13 11:26 PM
ggf2005 said...
really cute!
1/25/13 11:41 PM
petro said...
Super top! I love the stripey sleeves with the black.
1/26/13 3:38 AM
CypGrl said...
SO cute with the striped sleeves.
1/26/13 6:15 AM
Jstarr4250 said...
Love, love it! Inspired use of stripes. This one is next up for me.
1/26/13 6:49 AM
Amanda.Claire said...
Great top! I have a feeling this one is going to be a really popular pattern.
1/26/13 9:46 AM
RadarRadiance said...
Love it on you, really like the striped sleeves and fit!
1/26/13 11:00 AM
Silk Challis said...
I like the contrast of the stripes and black! Super cute!
1/26/13 2:43 PM
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