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BurdaStyle Magazine: 08-2012-147 (Blouse) - Type:Tops

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Kayseri


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2/13/13 3:48 AM

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2/13/13 3:51 AM

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Pattern Description: Tie neck blouse with saddle shoulders and a CF godet.

Pattern Sizing: 44-52 I made a straight 44 - my normal Burda sizing for my narrow shoulders. But it's too tight across the back and the sleeves were way too narrow across the bicep.

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? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I fell in love with this as soon as I saw it and I made it as soon as I'd finished my current project.

Fabric Used: Polyester chiffon with a very open weave. This is sari fabric and I took advantage of the borders and used the feature end for the collar/ties.

Its a horrible fabric to sew, mostly because the weave is quite loose and it won't hold a fold. I'd intended to finished the seams by folding one SA over both raw edges but it couldn't do it. Mostly I did a row of zigzag near the seam then trimmed with pinking shears. I was extremely happy I didn't have to narrow hem this (all the hems are selveges).

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
* 1.5cm FBA (my normal adjustment)
* I'd added 1cm to the bicep when cutting but I still had to use a narrow seam allowance for the sleeves to fit.
* The godet flared outwards unattractively at first. I pressed the seam inwards and top stitched so it sits like a pleat now.
* I made the sleeves full length. I had intended to pleat the sleeves into the cuffs (I'm not a big fan of gathers at either end of a sleeve). But the disapointing fit made it not worth another sewing session.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? The picture make this look like a very loose blouse, but it isn't at all. The back and the bicep are narrow and there isn't huge amounts of fabric below the bust. I really struggle to get in and out of it. I also think it would look better in a "slinky" fabric rather than "floaty", like a lightweight microfibre.

I probably won't make this again, I'll have to see how much I wear this one.

Conclusion: Most of my "intentions" for this project failed....
1)Where's my floaty summer top, this needs a camisole and the final look belongs in my winter wardrobe.
2)The chiffon seemed to have a fine and soft hand, but its a bit stiff and almost scratchy to wear.
3)This was a trial before cutting into a lovely cotton viole in my stash - but its totally wrong style for that fabric.

But the blouse is not a failure, just different from what I expected.

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	grays08 said... I think this is a lovely top on you but understand your concerns. I made a dress out of a poly chiffon, and it does have a bit stiff/scratchy type texture at times. I also despise narrow hems on this stuff - I agree, cheers that you didn't have to do them! = ) 2/13/13 9:38 AM
	Kemish said... I think the top looks great. A beautiful garment especially since you had so much trouble with the fabric. So glad you finished it and reviewed it here, I bet you'll wear this a lot. 2/13/13 3:35 PM
	Annie P said... Top is lovely. Maybe not what you wanted, but lovely nevertheless. 2/14/13 2:26 AM
	G_l_e_n_d_a said... Love the look of the fabric and how you used it; maybe silk chiffon next time for a drapier result... it will also breathe better so be wearable in warmer weather. Good to see you here on PR! 2/14/13 10:05 AM
	Margaret said... Sorry it didn't work out as intended but I love the way you used the border of the fabric. Very pretty! 2/16/13 10:38 AM