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Burda: 7107 (Misses Top) - Type:Tops

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Kathhhhhy


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1/29/13 9:43 AM

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Highly Recommend

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Available for sale on PR: $6.71 (See envelope)

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Modal Blend Jersey Knit [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description: A knit wrap shirt.

Pattern Sizing: 36-44 (8-18). I made a 40 (14).

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

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions are pretty good considering it's Burda. I loosely followed along just to see how they are written.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It's a great top that can be layered for most anytime of the year. It's a breeze to assemble. I don't think this top really needs the addition of darts in the design. It could have been created to omit them easily, or I could have exclude them. On most occasions I find that (most) knits don't need darts since knit is so forgiving and able to be form fitting (stable knits can usually benefit from darting) . The charm of using many knits is to keep it all simple and take advantage of it's pliable character. But really it's not that big a deal with such a casual garment, I was just surprised it had darts is all.

Fabric Used: Modal with spandex with a lovely four-way stretch.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't use vilene (I don't know a good, reasonably priced source in the U.S. Does anyone?) I used a 3/8" wide clear elastic on the inside of the back neckline for stability. I left all the hems and sleeves edges raw- modal looks great with a raw edge and drapes better then with a folded sewn one.

I made a size 40. This is about a size or two smaller then I'd normally sew for me. I had to consider the major amount of four-way stretch my fabric has. If I used a more stable knit I would go between 42 and 44.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I may sew this one again in a more neutral color or in a crazy pattern. It's a versatile top that can be used as a sweater. I do recommend this one. It is available on Burda's website as a PDF for the same price I found it in JoAnn's.

Conclusion: A winner! See more images and ramblings on my blog.

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	Vintage Joan said... Very nice! I've never noticed this pattern. Thanks for the great review. 1/29/13 11:52 AM
	MNBarb said... Ha! I'm wearing this top today! It's one of my favorite successes (I did the downloadable, didn't know it was available in the envelope). Your vesion looks lovely in the springy green knit. 1/29/13 12:54 PM
	n45 said... So glad I purchased this one. I usually don't like things that tie around the waist but thought this would be flattering since the V is so deep. This looks great on you. Thanks. 1/29/13 8:48 PM