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BurdaStyle 07/2015 #114B
Here is an easy Burdastyle sewing project pattern that I like so much I made several of them in succession! I like the simple look and feel of the pattern. It is something that I have had traced for almost 2 years but never got round to sewing it. It seems I have made up for that by sewing multiple ones.
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Sleeveless Peplum Blouse BurdaStyle 07/2015 #114
I have the tops in this Youtube video here
So I sewed it in the John Kaldor Lizzano sateen fabric first. The John Kaldor was something I fell for when my friend Ali (akathimberlina) showed hers on IG and I quickly bought from an online shop. Unfortunately, I can’t remember the name of the shop. Its beautiful vibrant fabric that I used to sew a dress the M6696 shirtdress and used leftovers to sew this top.
I managed to sew this out of just under a meter of fabric. The rest was used to make a sash.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Biv2RouBntt/?hl=en&taken-by=saturdaynightstitch
Burdastyle sewing instructions tell you to insert an elastic on the waist but I opted not to do that as I found (much to my surprise) that I like the free boxy style.
Instead of sewing the armhole bias binding in the round, here is what I did:
After finishing the neckline I sewed up the shoulder seams. Then sewed the armhole binding in the flat. Next, I sewed the side seams. I fell like this was far easier and neater than sewing in the round.
So when it came time to think about my #makenine2018 I knew that the Outback Wife barkcloth would look amazing in this pattern and I did not hesitate to cut into it. I love it!
I also had some linen left over from the Hollyburn skirt I made a couple of years ago and it was just enough to make this top too. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures but you can see it on my Youtube channel at the link above.
And then I tried the longer non-peplum version of the top but with a few twists, i.e. adding a knit cuff neckline on a woven like I learnt when I made the Merchant and Mills Tee for my husband. It did quite work out though because I forgot to not stretch out the knit cuffing. I am so used to stretching it slightly when sewing but I needn’t have done it with this one so. It does do a bit of a puddle but never mind. The John Kaldor fabric is so comfy against the skin. I barely had 3/4m left from when I made the Sheath Dress.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjB8aAgB9aT/?hl=en&taken-by=saturdaynightstitch
Alterations
The line drawing shows that the back has a CB seam which means cutting 2 back pieces. I only did that with the first one. Subsequent ones were cut on the fold. It makes no difference at all because the CB is straight.
Size traced: 38.
Verdict – Definitely, a great top that I have no doubt I will come back to again and again. I had a think about which one is my favourite and………..its…………
Making my first print at The StitchRoom Sewcial, Loughborough University, June 2018. Picture courtesy of Lucy Regan, SewEssential.co.uk
Thanks for stopping by and until next time
Happy Sewing!
Hila
XoX
tialys
September 4, 2018 7:57 amThat’s my favourite too although I love the second photo because, just for a split second, I thought you had pink pompoms on your boots
Hila
September 18, 2018 10:37 amLol! Thats dead camelias…although that does give me an idea……:-)
Kelly
September 4, 2018 3:59 pmI traced this one back in the day and have yet to make it up as well! I love the loose fit without elastic. Definitely will keep in mind if I ever make it!
kalimak
September 4, 2018 10:14 pmIt’s so cute! I especially love the version with the sash. It’s the right kind of dramatic 🙂
Maggie Cawthorn
September 8, 2018 9:35 amYou know I loved your so much I made one too, shame it’s too cold now to wear. I like it without the elastic too.
Hila
September 18, 2018 10:36 amHo wonderful Maggie! Its such a great pattern.
Lindy
September 8, 2018 8:16 pmSo cute, I think pink is your color.
Hila
September 18, 2018 10:36 amThank you!