I needed a simple project before I return to Chanel jackets (in fact I plan to do a few... simple projects, that is!). So I chose Burda wof 08-2009-117. I saw tops in this style everywhere in Melbourne when I was there recently.It meant I got to play with my new double pencil to trace the pattern.
It wasn't as easy to use as I hoped but still pretty good and probably the way I will use (until something else comes along). I like drawing the seam allowances at the same time. If I don't I always forget and trace the pieces forgetting to allow enough space for the allowances...I chose a pretty seafoam green silk Georgette for the top. BWOF use Gorgette for their version, but I don't understand how it doesn't look see through in the bwof picture, because this sure would have been! So I also bought some lining fabric in a slightly deeper shade of green. It is a preshrunk good quality rayon.
Below is the line drawing (sorry about the blurriness) so you can see it is a very simple straight cut top.
And here is my nearly finished version on Diana. It is definitely loose (why am I always surprised!) However I don't think it looks this full in the bwof photo! Maybe it is the fact I lined it ...would that make it seem more full?
Anyway I left it overnight to try and decide if I should try and narrow it - but as it is lined I don't fancy trying it! After a night's sleep I think I will just hem it and move on! I am adopting something I read on Dawn's blog -
'Better finished than perfect'.
BTW, I was going to post this last night, but my computer has been playing up (the screen keeps going spak!) to add insult to injury when I went to post this just now, the battery fell out of the laptop and hit my foot (Owww! Is my laptop telling me it hates me?)
Lovely color and fabric. Always good to add a fun project in between the tricky ones!
ReplyDeleteI love the colour and thank you making this top, it is on my wish list and now I have seen how full it is I will be putting some fitting darts in.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty top!
ReplyDeleteDid you see that I couldn't handle that motto? I HAD to go back and rip out the jacket sleeve and back and fix it.
ReplyDeleteI really like that top. I'll be making that once I find the right silky solid.
I notice you have a Diana dress form. I'd like to buy a dress form, and these seem to be the only ones available in my area. How do you like it? Is it easy to get the right shape for your body? Is it sturdy? do the clothes fit on your dress form the same way they fit on you...Would you recommend it? THanks, I've just found your blog, and was really impressed with the Channel jacket!, I used to find these jacket look good on other people, but not really interesting for me and my body shape, but after seeing yours and the one from your teacher and friend, I think might make one for myself! Thanks! Chantal
ReplyDeleteGorgeous color! I was drawn to this blouse, but feared it would be too billowy in real life. Would love to see it on you!
ReplyDeleteIf it's too blousy, you could tuck it at the waistline, front and back to give it some shape. It's pretty and wants to be worn.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful top - its on my list to do. - Cat1
ReplyDeleteIt's very pretty and light for spring. I'd wear it with a belt - that's how it is shown in BWOF.
ReplyDeleteLovely. Maybe the lining does make it less fluid. But hard to tell as the BWOF model is holding the sides in with her arms. A belt will help.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great blog. I'd love for you to come and visit my blog. I just made a Vintage Vogue Original 1944 Design, V2858. On the previous page you'll find a dress I made from an original 1974 pattern that I found in an antique store. I call that post The Lady in Lavender. And lots of other things in between. Hope you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI really want to get the tracing pencils! I need to research and find them. Have you used them again? If so, what did you think after more use?
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