Sunday, May 4, 2008

Burda - 03-2008-110 Sleeveless Gathered Top - #2

Here is that Burda #110 top again. Do you love it? I really like it. I never wear white because of my 17 children. I really like it though. It was really hard to get a decent picture of it inside or outside.




This is the most accurate color. It is a creamy white. I'm holding it because there is no zipper yet.

This picture shows the most detail. I used the selvages for the hem. I so totally nailed the pleats and the "knot" this time.

Thank you Kay Y (does anyone else snicker when they see her username? I've been teaching middle school too long) for helping me with the curving hem problem! She suggested that I make a tiny horizonal pleat to make it curvy without losing the scalloped edge.

I'll give you guys more details about the inside (partially lined), the hem, and the zipper treatment tomorrow. Right now, I'm toast. This is item #2 for the mini-SWAP!
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20 comments:

  1. Paula GardnerMay 4, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    Dawn, that top is too cute! I love the eyelet and you did nail the construction this time. It looks super.

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  2. AdrienneMay 5, 2008 at 2:54 AM

    Very cute! Love the eyelet!!!

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  3. KeelyMay 5, 2008 at 3:29 AM

    That fabric is to-die-for! Lovely top.

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  4. AnonymousMay 5, 2008 at 4:19 AM

    Beautiful! The style suits you very well too.

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  5. MegMay 5, 2008 at 6:06 AM

    You are just making some really cute stuff here. Love it all.

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  6. Erica BunkerMay 5, 2008 at 6:19 AM

    So pretty! I love the eyelet!

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  7. TamaraMay 5, 2008 at 7:37 AM

    I love the top! It looks beautiful. The fabric is fantastic!

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  8. LashellMay 5, 2008 at 8:23 AM

    You really been sewing up a storm. All the tops are so cute. Especially the hoodie.

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  9. MajaMay 5, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    Gorgeous top Dawn! I love it! And the fabric is to die for.

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  10. ChristinaMay 5, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    That pleat idea is so clever. Cute, summery blouse!

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  11. VickiMay 6, 2008 at 2:31 AM

    Very nice! Fabric is so pretty!

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  12. angie.aMay 6, 2008 at 4:53 AM

    This is adorable!! I love it. Great job!

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  13. AnonymousMay 6, 2008 at 6:54 AM

    This is super cute! And I think it's going to be a really versatile piece for you. I can see it with jeans, with black velvet or leather cigarette jeans for evening, and under a suit! Looks really adorable on you. Everything is these days!

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  14. ReethiMay 6, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    Just gorgeous!

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  15. KatMay 6, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    This is a beautiful top! Yes, I LOVE it--what an ethereal look!!

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  16. MelissaMay 6, 2008 at 1:26 PM

    ROFL, you've definitely been in middle school too long thinking that! Love the top - where did you get the fabric? It's gorgeous and you wear it beautifully!

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  17. ElarayMay 7, 2008 at 8:39 AM

    What a beautiful eyelet fabric! Very good selection for that top!

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  18. Tearsa SmithMay 8, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    Oh how AWESOME is your top??!! I give it two thumbs up!!

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  19. CatheMay 11, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    Do you really have 17 children?

    That's a lovely top. One of these days I will get to sew clothes for myself again...

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  20. DawnMay 11, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    Cathe,
    I really only have three but it feels like 17 most days. :)

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