BurdaStyle Magazine: 05-2009-115A (Tunic Top)  - Type:Tops  |
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| Reviewed by: | mkruszewska | 
| | About mkruszewska | | POLAND | | Member since: 3/16/12 | | Reviews written: 7 | | Sewing skills:Intermediate | | patterns reviewed: 7 | | Bio: more... |
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| Posted on: | 3/9/13 3:30 PM |
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| Pattern Photo: | Pattern Info provided by mkruszewska |
| Pattern Rating: | Easy & Great for Beginners |
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| Fabric: | Silk [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description: Tunic top with yoke, front pleats and cap sleeves
Pattern Sizing: 36-44, I cut 36 at shoulders, and then graded to 38
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes, very alike
Were the instructions easy to follow?No. It's common in Burda instructions to be impossible to understand. I used my experience and common sense. I didn't know how to finish armscyes, so I copied it from one of my dresses sewn by seamstress
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I'm usually wear more fitted clothes, so I find this top a bit "oversize".
Fabric Used: Very delicate silk fabric
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:there was no need to insert zipper, I sewn button and thread loop instead. I sewn pleats in wrong direction by mistake, but I left them that way.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I don't think I need another top like this, but recommend it to others.
Conclusion: It was quick project because top is easy to sew. It doesn't look like homemade item and it gives me a sense of luxury. More details on my blog
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I've been organizing my Burda Mags and I just noticed this one the other day. The dress version looks hopeful as a tunic for a hot summer day. Thanks for the review and very nice cool comfortable top.
3/9/13 3:40 PM
Your fabric is just beautiful!
3/10/13 1:20 PM
Darling top. Good fabric/pattern combination. I think you were very right to forgo the zipper for a button and loop closure. Thanks for the review.
3/10/13 1:54 PM