This BWOF tunic generated a lot of compliments when I wore it to work on Friday. (The warm weather put everyone in genial moods.) My dear friend and colleague Karen played stylist and photographer as she posed me all over my company's suburban campus. (We usually end up giggling at our photo shoots because there's only so many times you can say "now tilt your head this way" before it starts to feel ridiculous.)
I made this tunic out of a silky poly/rayon in light taupe that I bought at Paron's Annex over a year ago (that's really old in terms of my meager stash). The fabric was great to work with but the pattern was the hardest BWOF pattern I've tackled so far. Thank goodness for Christina's excellent instructions, because it has some funky pattern pieces (the yoke & collar piece, for example) and of course BWOF's wacky directions. I'm happy with the end result but I was so fed up with the overthinking I had to do that I chucked the pattern upon completion. (I like a pattern that's a little more organic in its structure, i.e., it readily makes sense and does not require a mechanical engineering degree to figure it out.)Details:
- The V-neck is really low and you can't really adjust the drawstring much more than I did here without it poofing the bodice too much.
- I had trouble with too much ease in the sleeve caps (about 2.5" too much) but others who've made this top did not
- I made the drawstring about 10 inches longer and knotted the ends
- I topstitched the cuffs, collar and yoke seams
- I forgot to photograph the back but it has two long darts to provide some fit
46 comments:
That is very pretty and flattering! Too bad the pattern was such a pain; I keep wondering if the problem is Burda's translation? The only other pattern I've sewn is Ottobre, and I don't find their instructions much different. Still, I think it was worth the hard work!
Your top is gorgeous. I really like the drawstring neckline.
It may have been tricky but it was worth it. You are gorgeous in it.
It's been fun watching this top come together. I think it is beautiful and I really like the neckline.
Lindsay...what a great rendition of this blouse! Love the style on you, and the color is so flattering....the stitching superb, as always!
I was planning to make this blouse, but I think I'll pass based on the reviews I've read so far...I'm on too much medication these days to tackle anything that sounds this "thought provoking" :)
That tunic looks great on you! I can understand why you got so many compliments.
Love your tunic, and appreciate your honesty about the stress involved. Really love the visual of you physically tossing this pattern upon completion, as I've had that urge many times! Why can't BWOF just illustrate a few of the toughest steps???
Cute top Lindsay! This top has befuddled severeral people, so you're not alone there. Still, you didn't give it up. Nice job.
Style and color both look great on you. Persistence rewarded through another tricky pattern. Victory!
Gorgeous. The blouse looks so stylish and comfy-cool. Would love to try it but the construction reviews are scaring me! I will just enjoy the ones I see on the blogs!
That tunic looks great on you. I was just thinking yesterday about that pattern.
This is very pretty and flattering on you, but I am wondering if I should make this after all.
That is such a pretty blouse and it looks fantastic on you.
Why does Burda do that?! Make you sweat to produce a garment. This is beyond cute! Perfect color and styling. Well done.
I think it looks great. I'm a little new to fashion sewing (quilter for decades), and I'm avoiding burda patterns for some reason....perhaps your explanation validates my instincts!
Great tunic and very flattering!
Beautiful blouse! It looks great on you too. I'm tempted to try it...it would be a challenge
Beautiful top indeed. U look really great! :)
This blouse looks wonderful on you.
This style suits you very nicely.
(The pictures/poses are perfect)
That top is beautiful and goes so well with your Spring-like surroundings!
You may have had issues with the directions but it turned out great!!!
That top is absolutely gorgeous on you! It looks better than the one in bwof! Very classy and casual at the same time. Nice job!
Great blouse and I love the photo shots!
Kudos !!!!!!!! I love that tunic on you. This is perfect, the look, the pants, the tunic... perfect. You look so summery ! It is only 15 in Montreal today, but we had a great 26C yesterday. I envy your sandals.
I love that on you. I can see why you got so many compliments!
No it was not just the nice weather, you got lots of compliments because you look fantastic!
Very pretty on you! The color is lovely and v. flattering.
Cute top...and nice photos!
Great to see you back at the machine. I am a huge fan of this pattern. I love the subtle colour worn with white. Perfect for you, and as always very NY.
Really looks nice on you! Great posing too!
You look great in this!
This is gorgeous and I usually don't go for this gathered peasanty type things, but this looks great. It has some shape and style to it. But then this is what we have all grown to love about BWOF.
Your top looks great with those white pants and bangle bracelet - such a summery outfit. Well worth the effort :)
Great job! Really like the look of the fabric. Great photos.
That came out really well! The soft colors are perfect for your nature shoot.
I can see why you got so many compliments, this is really flattering on you and it certainly doesn't look like you had any problems understanding the pattern!
Oh my goodness Lindsay, I have a sleeveless top in this exact style and color that I purchased from Banana Republic last summer. I love it!
Hopefully it was worth all the struggles with the pattern. Looks great, really classy looking. Will be in style forever.
The top looks very nice on you! This is definitely on my "to make" list!
Looks great on you - glad you stuck it out with this one!
It looks wonderful on you. Kudos for sticking with it.
You look great. I love it. I know it was a pain, but you should make more in different colors. You did a great job!!!
Oh! Lovely tunic. I've got to try this one. Everyone has had such great success with it!
Gorgeous! This is one blouse that I must have too!
Great photos - great top - well done!
What a perfect "office casual" outfit! The tunic gives the outfit a bit of a trendy flair.
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