I have booked a 2 day holiday break to a lovely resort and don't really have 'resort wear' in the wardrobe.
Being so fair, I need a light weight shirt to wear over swimmers or singlets when in the sun. I have the most divine blue linen in my stash which was purchased this time last year at the Fabric Store in Brisbane. I had always planned to make Burda 06-2011-104 from it and this was my opportunity.
Photos are on Diana, but I will try and arrange some on me ... maybe on holiday :)
The only pattern variations I made were to cut a size 38 upper and take it out from waist to the hips to a size 40. I try and kid myself, but I am a pear and my measurements are 38 top half and 40 bottom half. I felt as this top was quite narrow I didn't want it to be tight around my hips. It fits really well.
The only other variation to the pattern was to make the sleeves wider. I noticed when I sewed the first sleeve seam and tried it on my arm it was going to be too cosy, so I unpicked that seam and sewed the seam narrower. I then took a little off the top of the sleeve cap to counter the extra width.
I used my new flat fell foot (bernina foot no. 70) to sew the centre back seam.
I love the bands and the button detailing that extends past where the top meets..
My only disappointment (and this is nothing to do with the pattern) is that I didn't sew the back neckline band evenly. The front bands are straight and easy to sew accurately but I should have marked a seam line to follow on the curve...
I would really like to improve details like this. My only consolation is that the wonkiness is pretty much even from side to side so it may look intentional.
Next up are some (hopefully) casual flowy pants...Ciao!
Love it, perfect as a cover-up to protect your fair skin.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful top Sue. You certainly can't tell that the back band is "wonky". A trip to a resort - you lucky thing!!! Enjoy. Looking forward to seeing the pants.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shirt and such a pretty colour, the perfect cover up for those of us with fair skin. I am so jealous Janome doesn't have a flat fell foot :(
ReplyDeleteI panicked for a moment there and thought you'd made up the piece that you bought last week! Phew!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shirt. I love the buttons and buttonholes up the neckline. Enjoy your holiday. :-)
It's a wonderful shirt. I like the buttons on the collar detailing the best.
ReplyDeleteOh this is really nice and I do love that button detail too! Very beautiful and practical too!
ReplyDeleteI love your shirt! such pretty fabric and the front band/button detail is so interesting. Bet you can't wait for that resort getaway!
ReplyDeleteHey there Sue! Love the color and the detail, a great shirt:)
ReplyDeleteI didn't give this a second glance in the magazine, but I love your version! The sheer linen is perfect to showcase its little details. That shoulder dart!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I've always like this pattern too. Yours looks so cool and just perfect for resort wear :)
ReplyDeleteLovely details on this blouse! perfect for resort wear.
ReplyDeleteLovely. Perfect for a resort cover up.
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ReplyDeleteLovely shirt QSSS, want!!!! What a chic pattern.
ReplyDeleteLovely shirt QSSS, want!!!! What a chic pattern.
ReplyDeleteThis shirt looks great. I love the flat fell seam. The fabric looks like it will be lovely to wear.
ReplyDeleteLove this breezy top! I believe I have this pattern too and you've inspired me to get it out and make it.
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