I'm on a separates kick, and just finished this top (Burda 02-2010-112) as part of
Faye's From the Top sewing challenge, the pants I sewed earlier this week and are another Burda 08-2009-127. I've made them before in
red stretch twill,
denim, and
black ponte. It's a versatile pant pattern!
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| Top: Burda 02-2010-112 in rayon jersey, Bottom: Burda 08-2009-127 in stretch twill |
Some things of note while sewing:
- Rayon jersey is very slinky. It's lovely to wear, but I'm not sure that the Burda design was meant for such a slinky knit. The shirt was a cinch to sew (sleeve and shirt hems are self hemmed with a twin needle, neckline is done with a bias binding then turned and stitched) but I think it would fit better if it were done up in a firmer knit. Look at how long those sleeves are on me! I think I will take them up on this version.
- After having made these pants four times, I have learned a trick for not turning a stretch woven into a sausage casing. My first pair, the red stretch twill, were uncomfortably tight for the first few wears because I pressed the fabric right before cutting the fabric pieces. The jeans and ponte versions were moderately tight because I let the fabric cool a little before cutting out. And this paid turned out just right -- not too tight, not baggy -- because the fabric cooled for more than a half hour before cutting.
- When sewing a waistband, it is easier to catch the inner waistband from the outside if I press the seam allowance before turning and stitching.
- I can use an off-color zipper in the front fly, which adds a fun element that nobody else can see!
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| A wrinkly detail shot... Fly front with green zipper and button in a different shade of blue. Why be matchy-matchy? |
Gorgeous colour! Thanks for the tips on cutting out.
ReplyDeleteI love those pants. I am in the process of making myself a pair of cobalt blue pants. I did the muslin yesterday and it fits pretty well. I am nervous though because I don't have a great track record making pants.
ReplyDeleteI've seen the pants you've posted on your blog in the past, Rachel, and I have no doubt that this cobalt pair will turn out well!
DeleteYour jeans are awesome, and such a gorgeous colour! That is a great tip about cutting out.
ReplyDeleteI love the outfit, especially the color of the pants. Too fabulous!
ReplyDeleteMy comment might have gotten eaten--I love the outfit, especially the color of the pants. So on trend!
ReplyDeleteReally great outfit. Those trousers...really cool, and a great fit by the looks of it.
ReplyDeleteI too like using quirky little details, like a different colour zip. I like!
Wow, you'Ve been busy! Great color and great fit on the pants. Rayon jersey... fun to wear, not so fun to sew. I actually like too long sleeves, but maybe that's because sleeves are typically too short for me.
ReplyDeleteFantastic outfit. I love the bright blue against the restraint of the tshirt.
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