Skip to main content

An Easy Burda Magazine Blouse

November's Burda Magazine issue was a hit for me.  There are several things that I'm planning to make from it, but I haven't sewn from Burda for a while and decided to ease myself back into it with something relatively simple.   Burda has great designs, but no illustrations in the instructions, which can sometimes be a little daunting on the more detailed designs.  They can be a challenge, but I like that!

 This blouse-#131 had no collar, no cuffs, no buttons, so I decided it would be perfect.  I love the flounce detail in the center front, so even though it looked easy, it also looked interesting! The flounce isn't a separate piece.  The pattern has just three pieces- front, back and sleeve.  To get the flounce effect, you just put the fronts wrong sides together, and sew down the center front line.  Nothing to it!





So here is my version- made from a silk charmeuse with a polka dot print.  It was in one of my Fabric Mart bundles.   I cut a 42 at the shoulders, and a 44 everywhere else, and I"m really happy with the fit.  I didn't even add any length to it, which means that it is unusually long.  If you're of average height, it may be a little long.

There's a center seam and darts in the back to give it some subtle shaping.
It did call for side seam vents, but I had already serged the side seams before I realized that.  I would definitely add those if I make it again. I would like to definitely make this again-I'm wondering how it would be in a flannel plaid.  It took a little over 2-1/4 yards of a 45 inch wide fabric, which isn't a lot. 

 I am now in the mood to tackle the sequin waistcoat #110 from this issue.  I've never worked with sequin fabric before, and am feeling a little trepidatious about it.  Any tips on sewing sequined fabric? 

Happy Sewing!
Ann

Comments

  1. shamsDecember 2, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    A very elegant top!

    ReplyDelete
  2. CocoDecember 2, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Love your polka dot blouse! So fresh and pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  3. LoriDecember 2, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Very pretty blouse, love the polka dots

    ReplyDelete
  4. KarinDecember 3, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    It's a lovely blouse, I actually like yours better than Burda's example!

    ReplyDelete
  5. grammyDecember 3, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Your version is more slenderizing - so lovely. Do you think it would work in a lightweight sweater fabric for winter?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Ann BrodskyDecember 4, 2012 at 4:40 PM

      Thanks, Grammy! I think it would be perfect for a sweater knit! Thanks for the suggestion!

      Delete
  6. velosewsDecember 4, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    This is just beautiful. You picked the perfect fabric for this blouse. It's such a classic piece.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Without DirectionsDecember 26, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    I love this top. I now want to sew it up myself. Does it slip over your head easily?

    ReplyDelete
  8. Sassy January 1, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Funny enough I was just looking at this pattern. Am yet to make a top but thought this pretty and a possible make for me in the future.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Thanks for visiting my blog! I would love to hear your opinions! Please share your comments here.

Popular posts from this blog

What to Wear in Madagascar

To be honest, I have no idea what to wear in Madagascar, and this title may need to be changed to "what NOT to wear in Madagascar" in a few months.  We will have to wait and see.  My 22 year old daughter, Alyssa, left for the Peace Corps this week, and she will be stationed in Madagascar for the next 2 years and 3 months.  Yes, you read that right- TWO YEARS and three months!!! We are very proud of her for wanting to help make the world a better place, and for being fearless in doing so, but it will be a looooong time for Mama and Papa back home. Not knowing anything about Madagascar, the first step in figuring out what to pack was to figure out the weather and the cultural norms.  Madagascar is a very large island off the southeastern coast of Africa.  It's very, very unique in it's ecosystem, and has many species that are not found anywhere else in the world- most famously lemurs. Right now, it is experiencing it's rainy season, as you can see by t...
17 comments
Read more

Giveaway Day

The popular blog SewMamaSew is sponsoring a Giveaway Day!  We are participating and would like to offer a prize of 3 SewBaby patterns!  To enter, just comment about which SewBaby pattern you would like to win the most.  We will ship internationally, and the prize winner will be selected randomly on December 6th.  Make sure to leave a way for us to contact you if you are the winner!  You will get to choose which three patterns are your prize!
201 comments
Read more

Spring Wardrobe Sewing with Ottobre Woman 2/2015

Have you started sewing for warmer weather yet?  I've been really enjoying sewing with the new Ottobre Woman issue.   There are twenty designs, and I've made up six of them so far, and I've only had it two weeks!  That probably sounds like a lot, but believe me- these are extremely simple designs!  Most of them have just two or three pieces, so I've been able to trace, cut and sew them in an evening. People talk about a running high- I'm on a sewing high- I'm in the zone and the endorphins are flowing.  Here are my pieces all laid out with some shoes and accessories: I decided on a Spring color palette of white, dark blue, light green and taupe, with the fabrics heavy on natural fibers so that this will transition into hot summer easily.  I've got several pieces already that will blend with these, and my goal is to have something similar to a Project 333 closet. My first project from this issue was #14- the Loose Fit pants. (All Ottobre design...
27 comments
Read more