Burda (Con't!) 10/2015 #109

Yep, Burda has my attention right now!

After making the top and cowl, I decided that this top would also look pretty danged cute.

I will say one thing about Burda, I think for the most part what you see is what you get. So this boxy oversized look on the model is how the pattern will come out sewn in your size.

But it works!!!

It was quick to sew; I had the collar traced off but none of the other pieces. I got them traced out and got it sewn Saturday morning. I hemmed it later in the day and then didn't take it off until bedtime. It's SO cozy!

I used a size 42. While I won't say I'd go down to a 40 if sewn again, I'd just leave off my seam allowances from the sleeve and side seams. I added 3/8" SAs and ended up removing 5/8" from the sleeves and sides (total of 2.5" removed all around the body and 1.25" from the sleeves!).

I used a regular zipper instead of an invisible and for some reason decided to top-stitch it. Atrocious. I unpicked it and redid it but honestly, it doesn't look that much better :-p But you can barely see it so.... LOL!

The description mentions the zipper making it 'easier to get on/off' but it is not necessary to get it on and off.

I like the hi-low on this one! I wish I would have topstitched that horizontal seam. I pressed and pressed and it still flips up/down in certain places. 

I do have to 'arrange it' when I first put it on but after that it isn't fussy.

OMG one isssue; the long collar is folded down to create a facing. Every time I put it on my head gets stuck! LOL!

The sleeves are roomy but if you look at the line drawing and how the yoke comes down, I think that they have no other 'choice' but to be roomy.

I initially added 1" hem allowance which I never need hem allowance with straight sized Burda. I decided that with the yoke, a wide hem would be nice. I hemmed it at 1 3/4". I had also added 1" for the sleeve hem. I trimmed away 1" and hemmed it 1.5".  I used fusible tape in the hems and a double needle.

I really like this pattern. It went together quickly and very nicely. It also helped that it was the featured pattern so it was hi-lighted on the pattern sheet in pink (easier to trace!) and you get step by step illustrated instructions. Score!

The Burda fest continues after I finish this pattern test!