About Me

My photo
Sewing is therapy for me. I hoard fabric, patterns, notions, and spend more time shopping for fabric than I care to admit...

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Burda--welcome to the jungle!


This is such an unusual top for me to make, but know what?  I like it!  It is unique and really out there!


115a-052016-b_large

This is Burda, 115 A from 05-2016.  I downloaded it from BurdaStyle.com.  IT is called a cape T-shirt and that sort of fits.  


I had this fabric left over from another project and I thought the cat print would give this top a different sort of vibe.  


See how the sleeves are not really sleeves?  
115a-052016-b_large

Above you can see the line drawing.  This is very, very cape like in the manner in which the top of the garment is formed and cut.



And yes, the back does really cross over to the front as much as it looks.  I like very much how this 'sleeve' treatment hugs your arms.  


There isn't a center back seam on the pattern but I had to squeeze my top out of this so I added the seam.  I don't think it detracts from the overall design at all.  


There wasn't a direction on how wide to make the neckband, so I cut mine at 2.5 inches wide, folded it in half, and used a 1/4" seam to attach to the neckband.  I wanted a nice thick band so this didn't dip too low in the front or back.  

If I decide to make this again, I will need to make a swayback adjustment.  

What are your thoughts on this unusual garment?  Should I keep it, wear it?  

Sue :)

13 comments:

  1. Keep it!!! I wanted to make the dress and decided against it. You've inspired me to make the top!!!

    I really love the fit <3

    ReplyDelete
  2. I think it looks great on you! Great enough that I'm thinking I need one myself...

    ReplyDelete
  3. Cute! I really like this design on you!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Thank you! I love your blog and all the ideas you give and share.
    Mary Ann

    ReplyDelete
  5. Well of course you must keep it and wear it. You like it. I like it. No the centre back seam doesn't distract - and do you need this anyway for the sway back adjustment you said you wanted in a future version?

    ReplyDelete
  6. Sue, don't let this top out of your sight! It is fab on you! I love the leopard print; the back seam doesn't do anything bad. Could be a bit of a dressy top, something that is hard to find!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Such an interesting top, really like the design and prefer yours than the models, I like quirky makes and think it's a great version.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Love this top on you and the choice of fabric is fabulous. It's great to step out of the box and have it work out so beautifully!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Very nice! I say keep it and wear it and enjoy it.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Yes, definitely wear it, it looks great! You inspired me to sew that top as well, it is under the needle right now, hope to finish it tomorrow. Thanks for pointing out the pattern :-)

    ReplyDelete
  11. Definitely a keeper! It's very flattering on you!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Absolutely keep it! It's adorable.

    ReplyDelete