My new top will come as a very un-surprise to anyone who has been following me in the Sewvember instagram challenge, haha!…
This pattern is Burdastyle 04/2014-115, with modified sleeves and my fabric is a silk hessian from Spotlight. It has a very loose weave, a rather pleasing slightly rough and rustic texture. The rich, almost buttery cream colour apparently suits me.
Now, I have received a handful of patterns of my choice from Burda… however this is NOT one of them. I had bought this magazine myself already! and I’ve already made the asymmetrical turtleneck top from the same collection in the mag. Ok, honesty here; I actually totally love just about this entire collection. It’s embarrassing to admit how easily I am swayed by colour choices. Those peacefully harmonious shades of soothing cool non-colours; *sigh* heavenly!
So style-wise, this is a plain design. And my choice of fabric; quite plain. But that’s ok, a bit of plain is a good thing to have in the wardrobe to set off the more eye-catching elements within. But as I was doing the sleeves, which are likewise as plain a style as could be, I worried that they were going to tip my blouse over into the territory of Irretrievably Bland. So I added a little feature; a faced split that has a little button closure on the corners. I’m very pleased with how this looks; quite primitive, like a vague sort of a nod towards a tailored shirtsleeve button placket.
Construction-wise, this is a nice, quick and simple little pattern and utterly foolproof… . oh, I put the wrong front lapping over. Haha. We’ll just pretend that I did that on purpose, ok? Ahem.
Insider biz; the side and shoulder seams are flat-felled, the sleeve seams overlocked. The neckline is faced with a bias-cut strip of pale yellow/cream cotton voile.
Finally, my usual criteria; if I saw this in a shop would I be tempted to buy? Heck, yeah! Plain is my middle name. Along with all the other middle names I adopt when the mood strikes. This is going to be worn a tonne 🙂
Details:
Top; Burdastyle 04/2014-115 with modified sleeves, cream silk hessian
Skirt; adaption of Vogue 1247, coffee lace with silk charmeuse lining, details here
Thongs; Mountain Designs
Sienna wears her own custom-fit coat
Lovely. The sleeve details add that little surprise if you care to notice. I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets that overlap thing wrong sometimes, on purpose! Fabric is lovely and looks like it might be cool enough for summer with some sun protection.
Love it. It suits you well.
This is lovely! It is a great color on you and it shows the details very well. I like what you did with the sleeves. It looks very classy with that lace skirt!
This is just gorgeous and I am sighing at the thought of silk hessian…sometimes spotlight yields a few gems. The style is a perfect combination of simplicity and interest!
thanks JenC, yes, Spotlight is a bit hit and miss, and the hits are generally a pretty good bargain!
Who would have thought from Spotlight! Plain is perfect!
thanks Vicki! and yes, Spotlight occasionally turns up a few beauts 🙂
I never find anything that nice from Spotlight. A beautiful elegant top and the button detail is lovely.
The button on the sleeve does add just the right amount of interest, the whole top looks lovely.
Great to see Sienna's sewing coming along so well! I love your top. The fabric and sleeve alteration are just right. I have trouble choosing what to wear with mine, but your outfit looks lovely.
This is lovely Carolyn. So simple, yet elegant.
Lovely blouse. I've been planning to make this since I received the magazine back in the spring, haven't got around to it you've spurred on to make it now.
looking fab! and what a beautiful fabric, i really like the texture of it! i've made that shirt twice, but never blogged about it.. and i agree, that entire collection in april burda is fantastic, i wanna sew every single garment from it, menswear included 🙂
Just plain perfect top. Paired with that lacy skirt, it is heaven. Love your dog's own outfit too!
It's lovely; a great choice for that fabric. I particularly like your last photo with Sienna.
This is such a simple and elegant top. Very pretty 🙂
Love,
Rashmi<3
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It is gorgeous – and not plain but classic. Enjoy it and all the compliments you are sure to get.
I wish that pattern was a commercial one that I could sew; it really is a lovely thing!
Fran, it is a commercial pattern! As well as in the magazine I'm pretty sure you can get it on the Burda website too as a pdf download.
Fran; yes, you can get it here on the Burda website,
Carolyn; thank you so much for your kindness! I found it.
I need a lot more plain in my life! Your top is lovely – a very nice shape. And of course Sienna's coat is lovely too 🙂
Definitely have this pattern on my list. I saw that silk too, and got some in a beautiful black/navy weave. I hope I travel through life never stepping into the void of Irretrievably Bland……
I think this is a very elegant outfit. Can be dressed up or down. Love it!
What a beautiful top and great fabric choice! Your sleeve trim is very stylish and your outfit is perfect!
Cute little top. The button detail is perfect. (And what a sweet beautiful doggie).
Beautiful top! Not plain at all to my eye. The fabric seems so lovely and textural, and that cuff treatment adds just enough interest.
Love the sleeves and that bracelet – very elegant!
Oh so pretty sleeve with button! 🙂
Beautiful, elegant construction!
how do you do to find these patterns just perfect with your fabrics! It is very successful. BRAVO ! KISS
What a lovely top!
I love your version. I used this pattern for my late summer linen top. I also found it a bit plain so I made the front in 2 colors. My version also had the front pieces facing the same side so it turned into an asymmetrical blouse! Maybe it'll be a quick inspiration for you for another version 😉
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I think it is a beautiful top and it looks perfect with that skirt. Elegant! Sienna is always beautiful.
thanks Judi!
Beautiful top and the sleeve placket so perfect.
I think your top turned out lovely, not plain. I could use a little more "plain" in more wardrobe and I'm constantly telling myself my next project with be some simple tops.
I always enjoy you describing the fabric you use, it's like a fabric lovers version of food porn!
This is one of the issues of Burda I have – I was drawn to this top to, but if I ever made it I would probably have to lengthen it I think. Anyway it looks lovely on you and I do think a plain fabric is ideal when there are interesting lines in a style, that way they are the star 🙂
What a fabulous top!! I love your fabric choice, it really lets the design do all the talking.
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