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Hello,
This top is the very last of my summer sewing. I had forgotten about it because I finished it some time in September when it was getting cool such that I didn’t even think to wear it. Its from the May 2016 issue – an excellent issue that has a lot of styles I am smitten with.
Boho Blouse – I liked the collar and placket detail on this top
I sewed it using a lightweight cotton from B and M fabrics in Leeds market. I really liked the circular tile effect plus the blue overtones. For the contrasting placket and sleeve bands I used some leftover fabric from the most recent McCalls M6044. I thought the colours worked well together.
I cut a size 38 which is my Burda size and is always quite spot on. It sewed up very quickly – though I used french seams for a neat inside. The cotton has a slightly stiff handle to it which I hope will soften over time.
This took me longer to finish because after I put the bodice together I wasn’t sure whether the style would be something I’d like. But now that I finished it and tried it on I was quite pleasantly surprised that I like it, especially the sleeves. Perhaps it is the colour that blinds me but I am looking forward to spring 2017 when I can start wearing it in earnest. In future I will make it using something like a Tana lawn and make it tunic length.
I have styled it with my Birkins – they seem to go with everything! Pictures….
Burda 04/2016 #107
Burda 04/2016 #107
Burda 04/2016 #107
Collar back view
French seams
Sleeve band details
Burda 04/2016 #107
Burda 04/2016 #107
Burda 04/2016 #107
Burda 04/2016 #107
Now, I will stride forward towards autumn.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend. I’ll be back on Sunday 🙂
Peace and love,
Hila
Stephanie
October 28, 2016 10:50 pmHila, That’s a really nice top. I especially like the fabric and the contrast bands. Wekl done! You are giving me ideas for next summer.
Hila
November 3, 2016 9:43 amThank you. x
oldschoolsewing
October 28, 2016 11:17 pmVery nice. I can’t believe the trim is left over from another project. It matched beautifully like it was picked together.
Hila
November 3, 2016 9:42 amThank you! One time I was glad I didnt throw out scraps.
thedementedfairy
October 29, 2016 5:13 amCute- I always love this style of top, although I hate the term ‘boho’ lol. Lazy fashion writer speak, like making ‘trousers’ into ‘a trouser’. Bloody weird!
Great colours on you btw
Hila
November 3, 2016 9:42 amToo true – I wouldnt have classed as boho either.
tialys
October 29, 2016 7:41 amStunning fabric and the trimmings look great. I agree that this would look lovely in a cotton lawn – something with more drape anyway – and a tad longer would be good too.
Hila
November 3, 2016 9:42 amThanks. xx
norma
October 29, 2016 11:54 amI like this style and fabric a lot. It really suits you.
I think you are right abaout Tana Lawn & tunic length – it will look spectacular.
Hila
November 3, 2016 9:42 amThanks Norma. x
Regina
October 29, 2016 12:18 pmYou look so nice in this top! I really like the prints you used and look forward to seeing it done in Tana Lawn in the future. Happy sewing, Hila.
Hila
November 3, 2016 9:41 amThank you.x
themateriallady
October 30, 2016 11:00 amLovely, and I think it will look even better tunic length.
Hila
November 3, 2016 9:39 amThanks you. I will be making another one tunic length in summer next year.
katherine
February 18, 2018 2:46 pmWow! The top, and you- are adorable. I love stumbling onto things like this on a random google search. You look better than the Burda model!
question: Are there darts or anything to accommodate a large chest?
Do you think this will work in a lightweight silk georgette?
Hila
February 18, 2018 7:25 pmThanks Katherine! The pattern does have darts though I am not too familiar with how the sizing is on larger cup sizes (I’m a B cup). Its so quick to sew up that a muslin/toile would be a good idea. I think it would work well with silk georgette definitely! I used a light weight quilting cotton but felt it needed something with a bit more drape to it. Hope that helps and good luck! x