This was my first time sewing a Burda pattern. I wish I looked at them earlier. I always assumed you had to add the seam allowances but I was mistaken – that’s only the magazine patterns. They have a lot of more modern styles so I’ll definitely make more.
Don’t mind the crappy mirror pictures. I made this about 3 weeks ago right up until the hem. I finished the hem today and since I doubt I’ll wear this much, I couldn’t be bothered to set up the tripod.
This is a super easy pattern that should go together quickly. Even so, I totally flubbed the neck so it looks like crap – so much so that I probably won’t wear this blouse out and about too much. It won’t lie flat and is all bumpy. Totally homemade looking. Also, I read a lot of reviews saying the neckline was really high and they were right. I took an inch off the front and it’s still high.
Flowy arms! The pattern is interesting – there are no shoulder seams; it’s all one piece that you sew up the side.
I like this style in theory but I’m not sure (even if I sewed the neck properly) that it is flattering on me. I think it would look better with someone that is larger in the bust than hips. Proportionally, I’m the opposite. boo hoo.
I used a double needle for the arm and bottom hems. I know they make a slight ridge on knits but this looks excessive. Is there any way to correct that?
I’m not sure what’s up next. I’d like to sew some colorful blouses that I can start wearing now and into spring. Considering how long it takes me to finish a project, I need to plan ahead!
I think it looks really good, you know and I really like the pattern looking at it.
StephC has run a sealong for her knit dress pattern and in the posts there is alot of info re sewing with knits. Maybe it could help with the neck line.
http://sewingcake.com/30-minutes-a-day-tiramisu-knit-dress-sewalong/
But really, it doesn’t scream homemade to me at all.
Thanks! I’ll have to check out that sew along – that’s a great suggestion. Definitely check out the pattern. It’s so easy and quick!
This shirt/blouse looks really nice! But I know how you feel – when I know that my blouse is handmade, I always think others will see immediately, too – but they don’t. I tried it successfully. So just go ahead!
Thank you! It definitely looks wonky up close. But if I can figure out the neck, I may try it again in a print. Thanks for stopping by!
Cute! I think you should wear it, just throw on a necklace or scarf to hide imperfections on the neckline. Gotta love accessories!
Duh! I didn’t even think of that. And I just bought a new scarf! You may have just made this top a lot more useful. Sad that I was only looking at the negative… Thanks for stopping by!