Burda Style For people who sew
Description
The sleeveless variation of the Lydia top is your next challenge. Follow the instructions to to make a couple of necessary pattern changes to get this hip version of the Lydia that is best adorned with cool buttons or a contrasting belt.
Material Notes
rib knit, jersey, buttons
Difficulty
Novice
Related Techniques
Categories
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Tops
- Style
- Casual
- Material
- Knits/Jersey
Credits
- Photographer
- Hair and Make up
- Stylist
- Additional Help with Styling of Jewelry
Michelle Martinez
- Model
Taylor Warren @ New York Models
- Location
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Apr 14, 2012, 12.22 AMby Amy Bauer
Super Cute!
Apr 12, 2012, 08.06 AMby MisterC
Interesting….how would you modify it for a maternity fashion?
Apr 11, 2012, 09.11 PMby TimmyTime
Wow, love this top! Those buttons are awesome. Definitely on my to make list!
Apr 11, 2012, 08.36 PMby kaitui-kiwi
Love the fabric and buttons at the shoulders – I have a similar knit with metallic silver stripes, great inspiration.
Apr 11, 2012, 01.21 AMby lila-1
Thats cute. I bet itd make a sweet little dress too if you lengthened it!
Apr 11, 2012, 12.56 AMby freemnt
lovely!
Apr 23, 2008, 08.57 AMby finnbeginner
So cute <3
Sep 25, 2007, 05.56 PMby amarie
Love this one. I have striped jersey and I’m debating whether to make either the IDIT or this alteration of LYDIA. I hope to post soon.
Sep 25, 2007, 04.05 PMby nora
congrats vansgirl12 on getting a sewing machine soon! no more excuse to skip sewing session then…
Sep 24, 2007, 09.33 PMby pinkhibiscus
going to look for nice buttons to make this one!
Sep 24, 2007, 09.31 PMby vansgirl12
i love it!! i’m finally going to get my sewing machine in november. this is one that i am DEFINITELY going to make.