Such kind people read my blog - a very generous reader in country Victoria (my reason for not naming names is that this lovely lady does not seem to have an internet presence, so I don't want to give her one she might not want) offered to lend her issue of the magazine to me, and I have made very good use of her pattern. Thank you!
On receiving the magazine, I was rather surprized to see that this was a pattern for fine jersey knits, the Slapdash Seamstress having aroused my
Being a person who plays by the rules with my sewing (mostly), first I obediently made this up in a rather nice silk jersey in cream.(Fabric from Greenfields, Surry Hills).
I added a cuff instead of Burda's elastic gathering, as I didn't fancy floaty bits over my hands.
Swoon.
It is so nice to wear, and looks terrific with everything - according to me, if not this photo, in which there are odd wrinkles.
However, I really wanted a silk chiffon version, so I sewed up version 2 in a silk/cotton batiste to check out the properties of this pattern in a woven.
Hmmm
I had horrible trouble with the armscyes. They felt nastily restrictive, despite retrofitting depth changes in this region. (All seams are french, which may have been a mistake)
However, when I behave in a ladylike manner, doing such polite things such as attending a relative visiting lunch (the occasion for this outfit) the blouse is perfectly comfortable, and I can even drive it in - but not hang out the washing, which seems to be a requirement for every outfit I own :).
Version 3 was still not silk chiffon. I needed a comfortable yet somewhat smart blouse for attendance at a conference in chilly Spring temperatures in Melbourne, so brought out a Liberty print silk crepe de chine (Fabric from Goldhawk Rd, London).
This is such a practical and quick to sew garment. I wonder if anyone will notice if I make a few more. I don't have a silk chiffon one yet!
Stashbusting statistics, 6m of fabrics dating from 2009-1012
17 comments:
I have only made this once - in a silk jersey. Unfortunately something has been eating some holes in it. Time to make another. I like your three versions. A very nice pattern.
So pretty! I'd be tempted to make ten of them.
Love them all! Thanks for pointing out this pattern, it's got a great fit.
I might follow your lead if I ever get back into the sewing room. The kitchen has taken all my time lately. Oh, and sewing reference purchasing...:)
I love the progression. You'll get your silk chiffon version soon, I'm sure! I like the silk jersey version the best. Looks so luxurious.
oMG I've had this traced out for three years now and not done anything with it. Totally need to get back to that-I mean you traced it what, 5 mintutes ago and you've made three with more to come! Seriously though the first one is my favourite. Very elegant.
This is a great pattern. I have a jersey version of this that I still wear all the time ( I made this one up shortly after the issue came out). All of yours look great. Now I need to use this pattern again!
-sewingelle
The silk jersey version looks so luxe! And yes, I think it will look great in chiffon too.
I have wanted to make this style of blouse. Your lovely versions have pushed mine further up the list.
Gorgeous blouses and now I need to find my issue!
What a beautiful blouse pattern. I love all three of yours, but particularly the first one.
So pretty!! What lovely tops. I really like this pattern as well!
All three are gorgeous; I think they're different enough, you could stand a few more!
I can see why you fell for the pattern it's really lovely - it harks from a gentler time in Burda's history when the designs were less high fashion, more accessible to the average woman. Stash busting statistics are impressive. I really love the knit one you made as the drape is just divine.
The blouse is you - so flattering and stylish. I'm going to dig out this pattern as I have light jerseys in search of a good design.
Perfect wardrobe builder. All 3 look very different and I am sure you can find more room in your wardrobe for more versions.
Beautiful blouses and a few more will look just as good and nobody will guess as the fabric in each gives an individual look.
I am honored to have been your inspiration! Your blouses are gorgeous. I am so jealous of that Liberty one--it definitely surpasses mine.
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