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Description
This blouse is truly a work of art and quite a unique pattern. The ruffled sleeves and rippling hemline are created by various darts and gathers while the front and back openings both close with a sweet line of buttons. We made our Alexander* blouse from black & white polka-dot silk charmeuse with a matching belt (included in pattern).
*In loving memory of Alexander McQueen, a truly innovative and inspiring man.
Material Notes
Sizes 32-44: 1 3/4 yards (1.5 meters) self, 90 × 50cm interfacing, 13 buttons
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Alexander Blouse #6062
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Feb 16, 2010, 08.49 AMby janul
I want to be that model, wow! She´s so beautiful! :)
Feb 16, 2010, 06.35 AMby lizzi574
This blouse is fantastic. Its the first pattern in a while that has really made me want to buy it because its different, elegant and flattering with some really cute details.
Feb 16, 2010, 04.16 AMby freakusbzzz
Finally a pattern i like! I bought some fabric on the weekend and it would be perfect, just went and got some buttons for it.
Feb 16, 2010, 04.04 AMby kaithladios
Yay Burdastyle!!
Feb 16, 2010, 03.09 AMby camilaustral
i don’t like it a lot. i don’t think is very flattering for all bodies.
Feb 15, 2010, 11.05 PMby nenasew
Really beautiful. I am going to put this project in my list.
Feb 15, 2010, 10.43 PMby sunnilj9
Oh its simply darling and so feminine! I love it! I can’t wait to download it and make it. Love love love the pleats and waistband detail!
Feb 15, 2010, 10.05 PMby stefanisarah
The sleeve is interestingly designed. Really, I’d thought they were set in until I saw the technical drawing.
Feb 15, 2010, 10.01 PMby fifuzz
Gorgeous!! Full marks Burdastyle!! I’m making this one straightaway!
Feb 15, 2010, 09.37 PMby clairegeit
Lovely Blouse – Is there any plans to do a plus size next week?
Feb 15, 2010, 08.37 PMby lunatepetal
oh so very pretty! I think it will be great as a dress top/bodice as well :)
Feb 15, 2010, 07.52 PMby threadsquare
I love this, and way to go BurdaStyle. As soon as I saw the pattern name I smiled!
Feb 15, 2010, 07.36 PMby frkbustad
So nice and respectful of you, BurdaStyle! Lee McQueen will hopefully be remembered as one of the greatest designers in the fashion industry.
Feb 15, 2010, 07.23 PMby ghainskom
A winner.
Feb 15, 2010, 07.21 PMby stitchywitchy
Lovely and retro – and great modeled photos!
Feb 15, 2010, 07.11 PMby ncn6
It’s really cute! It has a vintage feel to it that reminds me a lot of the sencha blouse by Colette patterns. Great stuff!
I’m a bit confused by the buttons in the front and the back, though. Do both sides button up, or is one side just decorative?
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Feb 15, 2010, 07.26 PMby alisondahl
Wow, the polka dot fabric makes these blouses look especially similar.
As per your question, both sides button up. Also- I’m so relieved to say that we have someone new editing our instructions. The steps for this blouse have been modified by this person and I find them much more clear- hopefully you all will too. Looking forward to feedback.
Feb 16, 2010, 12.39 AMby thecuriouskiwi
Super cute guys and @alisondahl thanks for looking into the instructions editing. Any chance you can have this fabulous person look at the Jenny skirt instructions? You guys are doing such a great job on the new site now, well done xx
Feb 16, 2010, 12.41 AMby thecuriouskiwi
Oh and ps ncn6, the Collete patterns are just wonderful, I got the Parfait and Ceylon patterns last week, they are so beautifully packaged it made me squeal with delight, I can’t wait to make one of them.
Feb 16, 2010, 01.31 PMby ncn6
Hey kaitui kiwi, I got some Colette patterns recently too! I picked up the Sencha blouse and the Rooibos dress and I’m working on the sencha blouse in a silk charmuese now, which is probably why the Alexander reminded me so much of it! I’m not normally one who can afford expensive patterns, but I had a little extra income from some hemming and so I splurged. I think the Alexander blouse is very similar in spirit, though, and for a good price!
ps. Can’t wait to see what your Ceylon turns out like!
Feb 15, 2010, 07.05 PMby anio
Model is so pretty.
Feb 15, 2010, 06.46 PMby spiderlily
it’s very sweet! Great job :)
Feb 15, 2010, 06.38 PMby susanne2011
This is a really awesome blouse, thanks so much! The girl modeling the blouse is absolutely stunning!
Feb 15, 2010, 06.37 PMby carottesauvage
Waow! amazing!
Feb 15, 2010, 06.36 PMby pinksalamander
Alexander? Very befitting. Really nice design!