I raised the neckline seam an inch. Because, like I've said in the past, I have a bony/ribby chest. My pleats are too close to the center. If you look at the magazine, their darts are much further out to the sides. I folded, refolded, and folded those suckers again and again.
I think the weird line in the back is due to the serger seam. It really doesn't feel tight at all. The under-bust belt snugs up the front and must make the back tighter.
I didn't use my coverstitch this time. I used a (one of three!) decorative stitches from my Viking.
I interfaced the little pleated tab. I won't do that next time; it makes it stick out funny. I thought this knit would need the extra bulk. The side view gives me just a touch of the empire waist pregnancy look but not bad.
You can see the bust point is too high. Though on their model it looks very high too. I think I need to make a 36 and do an SBA.
Dawn, you are a sewing machine! Where do you find the time? Do you never sleep?
ReplyDeleteThe top is cute, is that from the March issue?
I LOVE that! It looks wonderful on you. I usually think of you as a green and brown person, but that cornflower blue is awesome on you.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteThat's a cute top. I've never noticed it before! I might have to pull out my March Issue.
ReplyDeleteOoo, this top looks wonderful on you. Amazing colour too! I think I may have to add this to my sewing list!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful top! It looks great on you! I love the front band/belt detail.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful top and style! Off to check out your review...
ReplyDeleteYou may just convert me to a Burda girl,too! I love everything you've been sewing!
ReplyDeleteDitto what Paula said. How do you do it all and keep sewing (and sewing well) at this pace? Must be your youth.
ReplyDeleteI have two small children (6 and 3) and sew at a snails pace compared to you! I asked this on your review, but in case this is better...how do you raise the neckline? I didn't make this because the top looked like it would pop open if I bent over. It would be great to know how to do that to patterns and have more options, especially with BWOF because they tend to be more daring! P.S. Love you blog. Also, I am myrcrew.
ReplyDeleteI completely passed this one by, but I can see I need to re-evaluate. And I'm with Charity that color looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteI also love the colour. The top fits you really well and I think the pleats look great where they are on your top. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteWhen Christina from Assorted Notions made this, she noted that it was also snug. So, it's not you! And, she had sleeves so her movement was really limited.
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