I've been sewing, but not blogging about it. I'm mixing it up by sewing basics and fun stuff by trying things that I've wanted to sew for a while. Here is one of them, Burda 03-2006-106, a blouse with knife pleats. I wondered what the fit would be like, and as I sewed it found myself wishing the peplum were a little more pronounced. I used a panel print from Fabric Mart (sorry, all gone!) that I bought last year when feeling DVF inspired (who uses an abstract print better than the Furstenburg?) and decided to try it out with this pattern. About half way through I wasn't so sure I liked the result, as it seemed a little too symmetric for what I was going for, but I think I will still wear this.
There's a lot happening here. Pleats! Front band! Arm band! Buttons! Abstract print!
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| Burda 03-2006-106 in an abstract panel print. The sleeves are just the right size, not too big and not too tight. |
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| A front view, with a new pair of pants. I sewed up Vogue 1051 again, in doubleknit from Gorgeous Fabrics (again, sold out, and rightly so... it is awesome.) |
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| Side view Burda 03-2006-106 and Vogue 1051. |
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| Back view, not sure what the pulling at the collar is. There are no crimps in real life. |
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| And, I finally figured out how to keep the hook and eyes in place. Instead of completely trimming off the right waistband, I kept it so that I could add an internal button. Very comfortable! |
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| Burda 03-2006-106 line drawing. I have been puzzling over that front piece (#1) for years! |
Oh I really love this outfit. Really great top. I must take a note of it. The fabric is really striking (in a good way!)
ReplyDeleteI just love the way you used the fabric in the top! Its a good thing that it is sold out, or I'd be adding to my already overwhelming stash.
ReplyDeleteA lot going on, but it's totally working!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I always admire this sort of thing, but never actually muster up the courage to sew it for myself. And those pants are awesome, probably even more so since they're doubleknit and have to be super comfortable. :-)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this blouse, I love how you worked that border print, looks very designer
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great outfit! It must feel so nice to make that top after looking at it for years :o)
ReplyDeleteCute outfit! I love how your blouse turned out!
ReplyDeleteThe business. Looks pure designer. Go girrrl.
ReplyDeleteGreat top. The fabric is a statement and the pattern so unique. Love the button detail down the front.
ReplyDeleteThat is very cool! Perfect use of the print. The front band is so funky, and yet somehow it absolutely works. Points for vision and bravery!
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