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This is my first sewing project on Burdastyle. I have been a silent observer and admirer of the Burdastyle community for quite a while. I love looking at all the members’ projects. Although all the beautiful and creative projects never failed to inspire, I have always been too intimidated to cut into the fabric. That is going to change this year. My 2013 New Year resolution is to sew and create. I have decided to take up the scissors and turn on the sewing machine.
I have chosen to start with a simple sleeveless V-neck shirt. The pattern is from BurdaStyle 7509. I have chosen a light blue cotton material because blue is my favourite colour. The instructions were easy to follow but I found the V-neck section a bit fiddly. I decided to hand sew the bias binding on the neck line and arm holes. The hand stitching gives the garment a personal touch. After putting the top on, it looked a little plain – so I added a narrow bow-tie.
I had to pick up the seam ripper a few times but overall I am very proud of my first sewing garment. I am going to wear this shirt everywhere with a huge grin on my face.
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Cotton
Difficulty
Novice
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Jan 17, 2013, 08.59 AMby chickengroove
Good on you. You’ve inspired me.I think it’s about time I do the same. I’ve got four meters of beautiful green silk, which I’ve been a bit fearful in cutting. Me too, this year it’s going to be used :)
Jan 14, 2013, 08.16 AMby oligopoli
Thank you everyone for your kind support.
Jan 13, 2013, 04.51 PMby Sarah Connell
Looks amazing! Keep it up!
Jan 13, 2013, 01.21 PMby cathytxtwfr
congrats!! isn’t a great feeling to wear something that you’ve made yourself? hope to see more from you!
Jan 13, 2013, 11.38 AMby schnui
This top is lovely and so well sewn. For your first project, you have done so well.
Jan 13, 2013, 09.57 AMby Mary Athey
Congrats on your first project!! I thimk the first thing I ever made was a dish cloth lol. The blouse is lovely . Theres some lovely beginners patterns in the burda mags ! I suggest you build your confidence by working on some two piece patterns like the.cowl neck one . Practice makes perfect and.the more you sew.the.better.you.ll get this site is great for finding out how.to do seams darts etc. Happy sewing and i look forward to seeing more of your work xx