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We’re channeling the 50s in this vintage-inspired ensemble, made up of a bustier and high-waist skirt with deep, wide pockets. This retro look is made from sage green + white 1-way stretch gingham. It’s fun (and a bit daring) to pair these two patterns together with a vintage jacket.
Worn alone, the bustier could make up the top half of a bikini, and the skirt looks great alternatively hemmed at knee length and worn with a blouse.
Material Notes
Bustier: Check fabric with width-wise stretch, 145 cm (57 in) wide: 0.60 m (3/4 yd) for all sizes. Batiste with width-wise stretch, 140 cm (55 in) wide, for lining: 0.15. m (1/4 yd). Vilene/Pellon G 700. Hook-and-eye fastening band: 0.10 m (1/8 yd).
Skirt: Check fabric with width-wise stretch, 145 cm (57 in) wide: 2.80 – 2.90 – 2.90 – 3.00 – 3.00 m (3 1/8 – 3 1/4 – 3 1/4 – 3 3/8 – 3 3/8 yds). Elastic waistband, 3 cm (11/4 ins) ¬wide: 0.70 – 0.75 – 0.80 – 0.85 – 0.90 m (7/8 – 7/8 – 7/8 – 1 – 1 yd). Vilene Bias Tap
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Feb 23, 2012, 01.10 PMby crillysmalls5
I have just made up a toile of the bustier and it’s a terrible shape! It is unflattering and points downwards. I have had to draft a completely new bust from one of my books so I may as well of drafted a pattern from scratch and saved my money!
Aug 20, 2011, 11.39 AMby Ira Kiperman
its awesome!
Jul 10, 2011, 10.06 AMby sibeli
Just printed out the instructions and there’s stuff missing I think. There are only three pattern pieces identified as what they are, for the rest the numbers are missing in the description and I can’t really figure out where they go….might be my computer, has anyone else had the same problem?
Jun 21, 2011, 06.39 AMby reneevk311
I was really in love when I saw this, but thought that the breast shape looked weird, but figured that I may fill it out differently. Well, I tried it, and, yes, my boobs looks really strange in it; they sort of point down at the nipple and I’m busting out the top. Okay from the front, side view is embarrassing. I think I made it a size too small… Will proper sizing fix the shape issue or can I get some pointers on how to make it more round for a fuller breast (C cup)?
sorry for the crappy self pictures…
Jun 14, 2011, 03.46 PMby amitaffou
I like the skirt .
Jun 12, 2011, 02.02 PMby laurii
love this! i need to make a bustier like that:)
Jun 11, 2011, 09.35 PMby lila-1
This feels SO 1940s beachwear to me :) the skirt, hmm, not so much. The bustier is another matter :) I would never wear the bustier as a top, but I would love to use it to try making my own swimwear and underwear! It’d also make an excellent bust part of a bodice, it isn’t hard to add a waist piece to this
Jun 9, 2011, 03.12 PMby amyjoanne
I love it! Love the skirt but would also pair the bustier with some high-waisted paper bag trousers – can’t wait to make it!
Jun 9, 2011, 12.08 PMby hellagabrielle
Hot damn. That is one of the cutest patterns I’ve seen on Burdastyle in a while! Totally happening for my honeymoon.
Jun 8, 2011, 11.11 PMby mnavoy
I love it!
Jun 7, 2011, 08.04 PMby patchitup
Oh, so cool, but I think I may pair the bustier with my project skirt-sweet!
Jun 7, 2011, 05.03 PMby Megan Wilkes
Love love this!
Jun 7, 2011, 05.00 PMby lovetessie
Love! cant wait to make!
Jun 7, 2011, 03.04 PMby Sara Moskovitz
Gingham picnic check?! Bustier?! Matching print skirt?! Delicious. Absolutely delicious. Thank you Burda.
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Jun 7, 2011, 04.45 PMby alisondahl
Glad you love it! Your profile picture is delish too!
Jun 7, 2011, 08.59 AMby u120418
I love the look of the skirt pattern, but I do not like the way it has been sewn up – I think a big print, maybe a button on each of the pockets and raising the hemline and it would be something I could wear. I am not a bustier wearer – too much skin for me!!
Jun 7, 2011, 06.35 AMby angelagerson2
Thank guys for the patern. nice bustier.
Jun 7, 2011, 03.27 AMby fifilina
this outfit is totally amazing!!
Jun 6, 2011, 10.35 PMby wendybirde
It’s pretty awesome! I like the different darts on the bust.
Jun 6, 2011, 10.25 PMby queenorivers
One thing ive noticed is that this sort of outfit if you have a slightly larger belly than youd like actually disguises it for a few reasons.
1. gravity – the largest part of the belly is at the bottom, so if the skirt flares out and isn’t tight therefore causing a dent, it disguises the larger bit while making the top look flat
2. boobies – the top enhances them :D
3. People automatically think that someone confident enough to rock that look must have the body to pull it off so they don’t bother to check – not that if they did they’d find anything because of pointa 1 and 2.
4. LOVE your body and don’t dress based on whether you’re ‘allowed’ to (I’m not allowed to wear a crop top my so and so is too so and so) if you love it then your confidence will show. However if you want to disguise bits like me with my belly then I recon this is the way to go for a summer look :)
I have a larger waist because of a slightly disproportionate tummy and the high waisted skirt and crop top showing off the middle is amazing for me!
Jun 6, 2011, 08.06 PMby Olivia Anne
in love
Jun 6, 2011, 07.15 PMby BlancheOfArts
Well, I definitely want to have a go with this pattern, yes I think it´s daring but when the temperatures hit 42 Celsius this summer on Croatia´s coast, I think I won´t have a problem with wearing this outfit. Still, I am a bit sceptic about these pockets, will it suit me or not, oh well, that is the question. Guess I´ll find out, he! :)
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Jun 6, 2011, 09.38 PMby alisondahl
And look at your profile picture— you could totally rock this look! The bustier looks really cute with other high-waist pieces like trousers, circle skirts or shorts ;)
Jun 6, 2011, 06.02 PMby Laura Bolčina
Love the bustier, although I’m not sure I’d wear it. Maybe under a sheer blouse. Might try it this summer.
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Jun 6, 2011, 07.09 PMby alisondahl
That’s such a good idea, I’d like to try that too!
Jun 6, 2011, 05.19 PMby almatinka
I am with tinapickles – love everything, but the skirt here!
Jun 6, 2011, 04.10 PMby postmodest
I love it, but for me it’s just a little bit ‘too obviously vintage’. I’m very into bustier idea in general – I think it’s one of the most versatile garments. If you don’t want to show too much body you can put a sheer blouse on it or wear it as an accessory – on the top of sleeveless top or dress. I think people are too hasty with considering bustier as a lingerie and classifying it under the ‘inapropriate’ label. But of course I understand a voice for covering the body more, everybody’s different. I’d love to make one for myself! :)
Jun 6, 2011, 04.08 PMby tinapickles
I kinda love the fabric and the general idea, but am not in love with the skirt. It just looks… big.
Jun 6, 2011, 03.38 PMby carottesauvage
That’s a really cool ensemble (not that I would wear it, too much flesh)Great styling!