As with all things, life and job really took a lot of my time in 2015; I devoted all of my spare time to sewing, but certainly didn’t post a lot!
This year hopefully will be a bit better, with some very loose sewing goals to post more, post on instagram and sew more from my extensive collection of Burda Style; which has been a birthday present from my husband for many years now!
This first project of the New Year is from January 2016; a blouse in the plus section, 132A. Here is the photo from the magazine; I really loved the fabric and the way it was used as a border print. Unfortunately I couldn’t find the fabric on line, but surprisingly I did find a close match at Fabricland!
Description from Burda: “This hip-length blouse features 3/4 sleeves with slits and a fun printed fabric. Pair with slim trousers for your morning commute to work!”
My version, in a similar print (an interlock jersey; not a woven) with decorative exposed zipper:
The fabric does not have as much ombre effect as the original, but if I find a nice border print I may try and sew it again for spring. The fabric is printed with a very muted pearlized metallic finish. If you look closely, the back has a semi-circular inset on the top. I interfaced it with Pro-Weft Supreme medium weight fusible interfacing from Fashion Sewing Supply. Pam has absolutely the best interfacing around, I highly recommend it! The zipper is topstitched down and doesn’t open, it’s merely decorative.
I sewed this top like a blouse (the pattern is for wovens) instead of a knit. So I included the darts and set the sleeves in by hand; the only thing omitted was the neckline facings. I hemmed the sleeves, neck and hemline with a twin needle; I took my time pressing the curved hems before sewing them; this fabric held a crease really well. It went together well, but I really didn’t look at the instructions so I can’t tell you whether they are in the usual crazy Burda style.
All in all, happy with the result!
My next plans are a mini-capsule with:
- grey culottes (Butterick B6178) – what’s up with Butterick lately? I have bought more Butterick patterns lately than in the last few years!
- purple sweater knit split-neck top (McCalls M6796)
- cocoon jacket in black/white/silver marled sweater knit (Style Arc Violet Knit Jacket)
- black pull on pants (Style Arc Barb or Flatbottom Flo)
Happy 2016 & here’s hoping you achieve all your sewing goals!
Sew, Jean Margaret said:
Lovely top. This would be perfect for work. I like the relaxed fit…something I need to incorporate more in my wardrobe.
Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! said:
Your top is beautiful. I love the fabric. I can’t wait to see what you accomplish with the rest of your makes.