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Here’s my first creation from a burda style pattern, my version of the Alexander blouse. I love the unique design of this blouse and as it fit and flattered me, I didn’t make any changes.
At first I was uncertain about the fabric I was using (a beautiful silk charmeuse I got for a great price on Etsy) because I’m not usually a prints kind of woman. Part-way in, though, I decided it was perfect for this blouse.
I didn’t find the pattern instructions particularly illuminating (what’s with the tiny little pictures?), but I nevertheless got through it without too much trouble. I’m really pleased with the end result – now I just need to get a new job so I have somewhere to wear it!
Material Notes
Silk charmeuse from lovely Etsy seller LuxeFabricAndYarn
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Apr 15, 2010, 10.28 PMby hplatero
Love your blouse, it’s absolutely gorgeous!!
Mar 19, 2010, 09.04 PMby smallone
very classic…making me want to make one too :)
Mar 19, 2010, 03.33 AMby caldera
Sweet and fit you well.
Mar 16, 2010, 09.27 PMby minnietheminks
I might have to make this one up, you have inspired me. Really great fabric :)
Mar 16, 2010, 07.07 PMby apfelbluete
one more question: how much fabric have you used? how wide was the fabric?
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Mar 23, 2010, 12.27 AMby imogens
Hi there! I hope the answer is still useful. I had 2 yards of 45" fabric and I needed every bit of it to fit all the pieces and keep them on the grain. :)
Mar 16, 2010, 06.37 PMby nglalala
It’s beautiful!
Mar 16, 2010, 05.47 PMby janetheclerk
this is really lovely, love the pattern on the fabric. i hear you about not wearing prints, but when you find the right one, it’s worth it.
Mar 16, 2010, 10.30 AMby anajan
The blouse is gorgeous, and that fabric is just perfect for it! Good luck with your job search!
Mar 16, 2010, 09.48 AMby omgdora
I have a crush on your blouse.
By the way, I think in this fabric it’s perfect evening-wear as well, not just work-wear.
Mar 16, 2010, 07.06 AMby sarsaparilla
Looks great! I’m halfway through making an Alexander blouse, and I’d have to agree with you about the pattern instructions :S
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Mar 16, 2010, 08.39 AMby imogens
Yeah, my next burda style project will be the tikva trenchcoat…. I hope they’re better for that or I may run into serious trouble! Looking forward to seeing your Alexander up here :)
Mar 16, 2010, 06.45 AMby mybombzinedoll
So stunning, and fantastic fabric. Can’t wait to make this myself!
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Mar 16, 2010, 08.37 AMby imogens
Enjoy – it’s quite fun to make, despite the instructions :)
Mar 16, 2010, 06.18 AMby apfelbluete
the fabric is adorable! everything is perfect and beautiful!
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Mar 16, 2010, 08.38 AMby imogens
Thank you! :)