Saturday, September 24, 2011

What I sewed this summer, Part II: Burda 12-2005-111

Believe it or not, I've been wanting to sew this top for almost six years... and I've had this silk shantung remnant in my stash for almost as long!  The two came together and made this top, which unfortunately I am hurriedly modeling for this photo so I can put it away with the rest of my summer clothes.

I usually wear it with dress pants or a skirt to work, not yoga pants, so that peek at my belly through the waistband tie keyhole is not typical!  I swear!  The fit of this top is very... 2005?  It hits at the high hip and is quite fitted compared to Burda's slouchy 2011 designs.  I wouldn't even wear this with jeans because all my jeans are just as low cut as these yoga pants.

The cowl neck is subtle from the side but still big enough to be a feminine detail to the top.  The shoulders fit snugly.



The only trouble is that, as I've discovered, when walking on a windy day the inside of the cowl will blow out and look like this.  Not really a look to go for!

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  1. KarinSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Very pretty! nice fabric too!

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  2. EugeniaSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Very cute! I love the cowl neck and the tie waist detail.

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  3. lakaribaneSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    When I read your first sentence, I had to laugh because that's my case too! I've also spent years with patterns and fabrics but no FO, LOL!!!!

    Love the color but I think I'll move the bottom band to the side.

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  4. lakaribaneSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I meant "I'd move" the band to the side.

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  5. AudreySeptember 25, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I was excited to see this post and the pattern because I am looking for a blouson type top to wear with a pair of slouchy taper leg pants I just made from the Aug issue of Burda style magazine. This is perfect. Your fabric is beautiful and its stiffness gives the cowl neckline an architectural look unlike the soft fabrics typically used for cowl necklines.

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  6. knitmachinequeen (KMQ)September 25, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Other than the "windy day" look, this is a great top. Love the fabric. TFS

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  7. meli88aSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Thanks for all your kind words everyone!

    @Lakaribane, that's a good idea -- maybe the next version, which might be 5 years away, LOL!

    @Audrey, that sounds like a great combination. I look forward to seeing your new pants.

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  8. katherine hSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Pretty top. It is interesting to see a retrospective Burda pattern...sometimes I feel that the patterns from year to year are all the same, but obviously they evolve slowly.

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  9. RachelSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I love that top and the fabric is beautiful!! I look forward to seeing your pants. I am pants challenged when it comes to sewing them.

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  10. AllisonCSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I knew exactly which pattern that as as I too have been wanting to make it for years! Your version is very elegant, I love the subtle cowl neck.

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  11. Big in JapanSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Aren't you glad you finally got around to making this? It's a great look on you!

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  12. GailSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    I love the hint of 50s glamour about this top.

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  13. The Slapdash SewistSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Gorgeous fabric! I love a cowl top.

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  14. CarolynOctober 7, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    It looks just lovely! The subtle cowl is beautiful, and I really like the tie waistband, very interesting. The fabric is gorgeous!

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