Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Finished: Burda 7670 and Burda 8283

Blouse:  Burda 7670
Pattern Description:
Long sleeved blouse with front and back panels.  Princess seams originate at the shoulder in the front and the yoke in the back.  The pattern also includes a camisole and a longer shirt.

Pattern Sizing:
European sizes:  44 - 60

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
In this blouse, I wanted to do something with the stripes.  This pattern, with it's front and back panels was perfectly suited for what I had in mind.  I accosted a co-worker when I saw her striped blouse with some sections cut on the bias.  I made a note on the direction of the stripes and duplicated it on my blouse. 

Fabric Used:
I used a cotton shirting for this blouse.  I took a drive to Fabric Mart's brick and mortar store and bought this fabric and fabric for the coordinating pants.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I've sewn this blouse one or two times before and I'll probably sew it again.  It's a classic long sleeved design.

Conclusion:
I enjoyed manipulating the stripes in this blouse.  It was a simple change that added a little visual interest to an otherwise plain blouse.

Pants:  Burda 8283
Pattern Description:
Fly front pants with side pockets and waist darts.

Pattern Sizing:
European 36 - 50
US 10 - 24

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Most of my pants are a variation on this theme.

Fabric Used:
Wool gabardine.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I used petersham to face the waistband.  I want to make a petersham faced waistband part of my arsenal and this attempt was more successful than my last attempt.  The  inside looks neater, but I still need to work on the technique a little more.  I'm not sure if I'll continue to use it.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
This has become a TNT pants pattern.  And to think, I didn't used to have TNTs – now I have several.

13 comments:

  1. Love the placement of stripes. Great job. Here's hoping you get a snow sewing day tomorrow.
    Mimi

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  2. The stripes are great! Yay for TNTs!

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  3. Love those stripes! Congrats on the TNT's. They do make sewing life easier.

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  4. I like striped blouses and am always looking for some creative way to use the stripes. What a neat idea to use the diagonal stripes in the panels. That and the pretty color make it a great looking blouse.

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  5. Fantastic stripes on your blouse, I really like how it turned out. Fantastic having TNT pant pattern, too.

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  6. Love the shirt! The stripes really make it a stand out.

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  7. I love the shirt-the stripes are totally wonderful! Great job!

    Rose in SV

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  8. Love the use of stripes - fun and different!

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  9. Love the bias stripes. Your fit is great as usual.

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  10. I like the vertical seaming on that shirt. You have such good results with Burda. Both of the patterns look really good on you.

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  11. Great looking striped blouse and the pants are an excellent fit!

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  12. Girl, nice outfit. Love the replacement of the stripes. I'm copying. Thanks,
    C

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