Burda Skirt 4/2010-111

So here is one of the projects that I have just completed. I came across theis pattern when I was doing my Burda Pattern organizing:


It wasn't very complicated at all. I used this cotton print I had in my stash .

The pattern calls for approximate 2 1/4 yards. I had 2 yards; but was able to squeeze the skirt out of the fabric.
The modifications I made were:
1. Lengthened by 4 inches; but next time will add 5 inches instead. The skirt
stops directly at the knee. The 4 inches put me where I wanted the final hemline
to be. The skirt has a 1 inch hem. So for this skirt I added Lace on the hem,
so I was able to fold 1/4 inch on the hemline. I've already altered the pattern.



2. The other thing is that the pattern called for quite a bit of top stitching I
chose not to do any top stitching, since my fabric print was somewhat busy. I wanted the focus to be the print. Besides since I had gotten the fabric from
my stash, I didn't want to have to buy thread to match the print.
3. Placed interfacing on the pocket edges and waistband for stability
With the Burda patterns, I'm finding that I very rarely need to do a full rear adjustment.
4. The tie was to be edge-stitched to the waistband. But as I stated I didn't want any edge stitching to show, so I attached the tie by hand.



This is the finished product: (front and back)




I've got an African print that I will be making this out of, after I add the additional length.

Maturing and "Valuable Time"

I have been a busy bee over the last couple of weeks.  Right after my last post, I went to LA to see my cousin.  While I was there I met up with other seamstresses for a fabric district romp with Mimi.  That was the most fun!  I even got my sister to join me (Finally after 20+ years she has decided to take up sewing!).  I fell in love with the garment/fabric district.  The NY trip prepared me for it!




A snippet of one of the many blocks in LA garment/fabric district



BY THE POUND!!!  We found the Michael Levine's outlet store; Can you say Sewing Heaven!!! We found a couple of designer pieces here.  You just have to be willing to dig.  And they'll cut it if you only want part of piece!

 Since then I've been sewing, sewing, sewing.  I've made a couple of dresses, a petticoat for my vintage dresses, started on some pants, etc.   I'll have to post the pictures later (I'm trying to convince the hubby I need a camera with a remote; he's almost convinced).

In the meantime, as most of you may remember, I've been going thru an organization phase.  Well I got my patterns put into Microsoft onenote and got a fabric stash binder completed.  Then I decided it was time to organize the magazines.  I have all of my magazines (Burda and Patrones) in magazine holders.  I have a stash of Burda Mags from about 1998 to current.  Anyway I'm discovering with maturity (SMILE), that I just don't have the patience to thumb thru the magazines to look for a pattern; so I figured why not put the line-drawings for my Burda's in Onenote, and then I can just look thru those from my laptop, iphone, or ipad.  So I've been in the process of scanning those in.  So far I have the scans from the current back to 2009 (and still going):

 

Scanned line drawing (jpeg) for Burda.  The URL for magazine archives is at BURDA



Line drawing in Microsoft OneNote

 So now I can scan thru my Burda mags to see if there is a pattern in Burda that meets my needs, no matter where I am at.  (eventually, I'll add text to the pages so that I can do searches).

NOTE: If any of you are interested in accessing the line-drawings please let me know and I will make them available to others.  Also, if some of you are interested, I found another link for looking at the line drawings and pictures (it seems more organized than the Burda site).  Burda Online Magazines; its in Russian; so I've included the link via Google translator.  It also has line drawings/pix for La Boutique, etc.

BWOF 07/1999 - #101

Picture from BWOF 7/1999 #101


My version of pattern

Pattern Description:
micro-pleated top and skirt

Pattern Sizing:
Done in Burda size 42

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
yes

Were the instructions easy to follow?
very easy

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Only contains to pattern pieces: top front and top back, skirt is
given in measurements

Fabric Used:
micro-pleated from stash

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
Had to alter top to make larger (it ran small), added additional
at bottom of top, to accomodate for hips (but could have added more)

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
yes

Conclusion:
Very simple pattern, great for a beginner. Done totally on the serger. Does require you to use a press on stabilizer at upper portion of top. So that you can keep the neckline and armholes from stretching while sewing.

Vogue 7377 - OUT OF PRINT

PATTERN ENVELOPE


Front of outfit


Back of outfit


Fabric: Stretch Denim

Pattern Description:
Semi fitted unlined jacket has front yoke, flaps, front princess seams, collar, long two-piece sleeve with contrast, button cuff and button front closures. Close fitting top has front princess seams, invisible side zipper
and back eyelet, cording closure. (Also has pants and skirt)

NOTE: did not use the skirt from the pattern but one from BWOF magaine (will post review of that seperately)

Pattern Sizing:
size 14,16,18 (made in size 14)

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
yes

Were the instructions easy to follow?
This is definitely an advanced pattern. For non-advanced sewers, recommend reading thru the instructions prior to beginning construction

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
All I can say is that I REALLY like this pattern and the fit of it. Can't wait to make it again!

Fabric Used:
Used a stretch denim fabric from my stash, and a grey cotton for lining and underside of cuffs

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I chose not to put buttons/snaps on the jacket, I think this made it look less casual. Also did all of the topstitching in matching thread.
I chose not to use the skirt from the pattern, but one from one of my
old BWOF mags (will post review seperately). I wanted a very straight/fitted skirt, that was very long. This one fit the bill.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, (just looking for the right fabric ) If you should have
this pattern, it is well worth the time and effort.

Conclusion:
I was really pleased with the outcome of this suit. I love the fit. Very
happy that I decided not to use the pattern skirt from the pattern; but a different one.

The top does have a side zipper, so I'm not tightening/loosening the cording in the back. I just adjust it if I feel it needs to be loosened, etc.; Most of the time the cording is never untied, so I've knotted it into a bow.

No Complaints on this one.