BurdaStyle Magazine: 02-2013-127 (Top)  - Type:Tops  |
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| Reviewed by: | twinkle72 | 
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| Posted on: | 3/4/13 12:30 PM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend |
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| Fabric: | Viscose Jersey [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description: A long sleeved, jersey top with ruched, raglan arms.
Pattern Sizing: Multisized, I sewed a 42.
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. You hardly need instructions. This pattern has three pieces plus a neck band.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked that it was quick and easy to sew. It is long, almost tunic length; so no gap between my tshirt and my jeans. The arm detail is unique and elegant.
Fabric Used: A cotton/viscose jersey with lycra.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I sewed a straight 42. This was fine for my arms and the trunk of my body, but it was too loose in the shoulders. I usually need a 40 in Burda knit tops, but I thought a 42 would be OK because the sleeves were raglan. Wrong! You need the shoulders to fit snuggly so that the ruching looks good.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I plan to try again. I really like the style and it was so simple to sew up that I am keen to have another go at it. I will try a heavier jersey this time as well as sewing a smaller size in the shoulders.
Conclusion: This is a great top. Easy enough for a beginner to tackle but still with a lot of style. And easy to wear as well. I had trouble uploading pictures today. You can see more on my blog. |
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Love your black version. Very interesting comment on your blog about the tension while using a twin needle.
3/4/13 2:12 PM
I had the same fitting issue with this top. I was able to take off the sleeves by cutting off the seam allowance and stitching, rather than ripping out the seam. When reattached it was just the right size. It's such a fun and flattering top and worth the effort of alteration. If interested, you can check out my review.
3/4/13 6:30 PM
Very pretty top!
3/4/13 10:55 PM
Beautiful top. The fitting advice for the shoulders is nice to have too! Thank you!
3/4/13 11:26 PM
I just completed this top, yet to review. The ruffles look much better with a solid color. Very nice top !
3/5/13 6:53 AM