Sunday, February 3, 2013

February Burda Challenge - 02-2013 #109

I wanted to get my February Burda Challenge garment out of the way and I’ve been wanting to make this cute top from the February 2013 Burdastyle. Double score. I really like several of the garments out of the magazine this month. I also like the skirt pictured with the shirt.

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My son was helping me and taking pictures. “Hey mom, look grouchy.”
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“Mom, show me double thumbs up and look happy.”
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“Hey mom, I think someone is falling down the stairs.”
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Back. Boring. I do like how the sleeves are so different in the back.
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Here’s a close-up of the front. I ended up putting on two rows of topstitches because the faced edge wanted to curl out away from the gathers.
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Let’s see, overall, it’s very fitted. Um, very fitted. Luckily the material is very stretchy. I’m not sure I love it to tell you the truth. It makes me look very busty (score!) but also very hippy (anti-score). I’m also not loving the length. Oh well, you can’t love them all. Don’t get me wrong, I do like it though. I think it would make a cute dress in a different fabric and a bit more ease through the torso. I made my typical size 34. Maybe I’ve gained weight since yesterday? Maybe this one is just clingy. I do really, really like the gathered shoulder. I think it’s a neat look and it’s super easy to make. I think I have only an hour or so into this top and that includes the tracing and cutting.

12 comments:

linda turske said...

I do not think this makes you look hippy (as IF!) . I think it shows off a gorgeous figure that this 50 year old gal is envious of! LOL! Nice job! I can see this top translating very differently depending on the chosen fabrics..... Job well done!

pam hudson said...

I like it - especially as paired under jackets, cardigans - I think the clinginess will work for you there - and if I had your figure - I would definitely show it off!

Mary Beth said...

What kind of fabric did you use? Different stretch % in the fabric makes all the difference in how the pattern turns out. It's a cute garment tho

LindaL said...

Cute top!

House of Pinheiro said...

I love the neck details of this top

SewingSveta said...

Nice top! I bought the magazine yesterday, and also want to make this top or may be a dress%))

Cidell said...

I really like it! I did notice the enhancement of the boobage. But, not the hips. I think it gives you a real hourglass shape and makes your waist look teeny tiny. I'm going to have to give this one a shot myself. Especially if it's as quick a make as you say.

marysews said...

Love the top! and what Linda T said!

themateriallady said...

You look fabulous in this top - fit and toned not hippy! It should be worn with pride (and away from me who is green with envy!)

LauraLo said...

I think you look fabulous in this top and it doesn't make you hippy at all! The only change I'd make, if I can offer my two cents, is shorten it at mid-hip level.

Nessie said...

I think this top looks cute on you. For me though I would find 2 different sleeves annoying to wear - I think I would be pushing/pulling one to match the other.

Stefanie said...

Wow! Fantastic! This top looks cute on you!