Sunday, June 29, 2008

Burda 09-2007-101













My first top for the JCC is finished and I really love it. I haven't tried it on me so I hope I am just as enthusiastic when I do :). I used a very sheer silk jersey I bought from Artextile in Richmond (Melbourne). This is my first time with silk jersey. It was very hard to handle but sewed and pressed beautifully. I followed Burda's instructions pretty much except I used 6mm seam allowances and put the sleeves in flat before sewing up the side seam. I used my sewing machine for sewing as I thought the overlocker would be too "heavy" for the delicateness of the fabric.

Here is a close up with my accessory purchase from yesterday. It is my $10 necklace from Portmans.


Here is a full length shot. With the print it is a bit hard to see the details in the photo.

I have another top to do and some handsewing on my final skirt. I will do the handsewing while watching Rove tonight but still have to even decide what top to sew! It must go with the two skirts and the necklace. I feel an Ottobre T coming on....or maybe another one of these. Both would be pretty quick.
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16 comments:

  1. JenJune 29, 2008 at 8:06 PM

    The fabric on this top is just gorgeous! It looks like it would be really comfortable to wear as well.

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  2. ShannonJune 29, 2008 at 8:54 PM

    So pretty - it bet it looks amazing on you!

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  3. Kitty CoutureJune 29, 2008 at 10:29 PM

    Beautiful blouse, Vicki! You've been sewing up a storm :)

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  4. AnonymousJune 30, 2008 at 1:39 AM

    That looks yummy.
    I still can't get my head around the idea that you all are experiencing fall/winter weather.
    Not having snow (not even close here) for Christmas I can relate to, but cool/cold weather now is so hard to fathom.

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  5. BirgitteJune 30, 2008 at 5:17 AM

    How absolutely beautiful, and the necklace is the perfect accessory.

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  6. CarolJune 30, 2008 at 7:35 AM

    I love the fabric. The combination of greens and purples is fast becoming a favourite of mine and I might have to sew something soon. Can't wait to see the rest of your capsule.

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  7. TanyJune 30, 2008 at 10:24 AM

    I love this blouse and I want to make it again! Your version is beautiful!!

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  8. Ann Made StudioJune 30, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    I love the fabric/print...it is so pretty!

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  9. AnonymousJune 30, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    Just love that fabric & pattern combo! Gorgeous. :) Nice necklace too.

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  10. Sew-4-FunJune 30, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    Beautiful top Vicki. The fabric is gorgeous. I bet it feels very luxurious too. Great marriage of pattern and fabric.

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  11. LianaJune 30, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    Vicki, That's a beautiful blouse and the fabric looks luscious. Even from all the way over here I can almost feel it. Very, very nice.

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  12. SummersetJune 30, 2008 at 9:26 PM

    Oh my, that is some really stunning fabric - just gorgeous. I know you'll look wonderful in it. You pairing of fabric and pattern is perfect.

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  13. a little sewingJune 30, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    Lovely, and bet it will be beautful on, too. What will you wear underneath? I bet the jersey drapes and hangs beautifully. I am just curious how sheer it is and how you will wear it. Of course, I know you will rock it, as you do everything!

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  14. ChristinaJune 30, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    Silk jersey - so luxurious! I really want to make this pattern too...

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  15. BCN - UNIQUE designer patternsJuly 1, 2008 at 4:10 AM

    Vicki .- I love this fabric and the blouse is divine. greetings, Paco

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  16. ifthisistuesday.wordpress.comFebruary 23, 2009 at 3:19 AM

    Vicki: I've always loved that top & what a lovely fabric. I suspect it will be as gorgeous on as off.

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