Moving to wine country means – a new wine county wardrobe, of course! I've started off with this fairly simple top from Burda Magazine. I had made the top a couple of years ago, but I never liked the all around elastic that went right under the bust. It felt uncomfortable and looked…sausage-y. With this second attempt, I added 2 inches to the upper front and back pieces so the elastic casing is lower. I think it looks much better, in my opinion.
Pattern Description:
This tunic looks very dressy indeed, with the empire waist, seam under scoring it's elegant style. narrow tie bands adorn the plunging (and yes it is!) v-neckline adjusting it as desired.
Burda Style (formerly Burda Moden) is a fashion magazine published in 17 languages and in over 100 countries. Each issue contains patterns for every design featured that month. The magazine is published by Hubert Burda Media. BurdaStyle is a fashion sewing magazine published in sixteen different languages and in over eighty-nine countries by Hubert Burda Media. Created in 1949 by Aenne Burda, 'Burda Modern' (as it was originally called) combined traditional women's magazines with modern fashion and sewing. In 1949 Aenne Burda founded a fashion magazine printing and publishing company in her home town Offenburg. The same year she started publishing magazine Favorit, which was later renamed to Burda Moden. The first issue of Burda Moden magazine was published in 1950 with a circulation of 100,000. What Burda another plus blazer – no really you're spoiling us- no seriously do something different please. Although great to see similar plus dresses to the ones in the main collection. Not what I'd choose but still really nice to see the alignment of styles and fashion. Burda Moden and BurdaStyle two magazines worth the purchase. I know plenty say get only one but for my money I would not miss an issue of either one. To miss an issue is to miss the plethora of current fashion ideas which transform my wardrobe into the individual statement that says me. Do yourself a favor and find your style inside.
Pattern Sizing:
36-42
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Except for one change, yes.
Burda Fashion Magazines
Were the instructions easy to follow?
After studying and wrapping my head around as per usual!
Burda Fashion Magazine Free Download
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Love the vintage-y look, the gathered detailing at the shoulders, under the arms and around bodice. The casing for the drawstring is placed a little oddly. It starts at the , goes under the arms and up to the front neckline. This photo illustrates it better:
The instructions call for you to make your adjustments, then sew down the drawstring where it exits the front neckline. I chose not to do so because depending on what I am wearing underneath, I may want to adjust it differently. Since I lowered the upper bodice, I sewed together the two front bodice pieces where they cross the chest to avoid any gaposis.
I finished the armhole and bottom hems with a serged rolled hem.
Fabric Used:
Polyester chiffon that had a nice border design on it that I thought would be perfect for this pattern. Think I got this from Hancocks.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I had made this pattern up once before and did not like the placement of the elastic right under the chest.
Moving to wine country means – a new wine county wardrobe, of course! I've started off with this fairly simple top from Burda Magazine. I had made the top a couple of years ago, but I never liked the all around elastic that went right under the bust. It felt uncomfortable and looked…sausage-y. With this second attempt, I added 2 inches to the upper front and back pieces so the elastic casing is lower. I think it looks much better, in my opinion.
Pattern Description:
This tunic looks very dressy indeed, with the empire waist, seam under scoring it's elegant style. narrow tie bands adorn the plunging (and yes it is!) v-neckline adjusting it as desired.
Burda Style (formerly Burda Moden) is a fashion magazine published in 17 languages and in over 100 countries. Each issue contains patterns for every design featured that month. The magazine is published by Hubert Burda Media. BurdaStyle is a fashion sewing magazine published in sixteen different languages and in over eighty-nine countries by Hubert Burda Media. Created in 1949 by Aenne Burda, 'Burda Modern' (as it was originally called) combined traditional women's magazines with modern fashion and sewing. In 1949 Aenne Burda founded a fashion magazine printing and publishing company in her home town Offenburg. The same year she started publishing magazine Favorit, which was later renamed to Burda Moden. The first issue of Burda Moden magazine was published in 1950 with a circulation of 100,000. What Burda another plus blazer – no really you're spoiling us- no seriously do something different please. Although great to see similar plus dresses to the ones in the main collection. Not what I'd choose but still really nice to see the alignment of styles and fashion. Burda Moden and BurdaStyle two magazines worth the purchase. I know plenty say get only one but for my money I would not miss an issue of either one. To miss an issue is to miss the plethora of current fashion ideas which transform my wardrobe into the individual statement that says me. Do yourself a favor and find your style inside.
Pattern Sizing:
36-42
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Except for one change, yes.
Burda Fashion Magazines
Were the instructions easy to follow?
After studying and wrapping my head around as per usual!
Burda Fashion Magazine Free Download
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Love the vintage-y look, the gathered detailing at the shoulders, under the arms and around bodice. The casing for the drawstring is placed a little oddly. It starts at the , goes under the arms and up to the front neckline. This photo illustrates it better:
The instructions call for you to make your adjustments, then sew down the drawstring where it exits the front neckline. I chose not to do so because depending on what I am wearing underneath, I may want to adjust it differently. Since I lowered the upper bodice, I sewed together the two front bodice pieces where they cross the chest to avoid any gaposis.
I finished the armhole and bottom hems with a serged rolled hem.
Fabric Used:
Polyester chiffon that had a nice border design on it that I thought would be perfect for this pattern. Think I got this from Hancocks.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I had made this pattern up once before and did not like the placement of the elastic right under the chest.
It looked a little too sausage-y on me, if that's a word! Plus I have a long torso. So I added 2 inches to the upper front and back pieces. The elastic falls just above my waist and looks way more flattering.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
For a Burda pattern, this is easy to cut out with only 5 pieces! A perfect top for spring and summer.
