My Burda Style Sewing Handbook Blouse

Added Dec 10, 2011

by anajan

Belgrade, Serbia

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Description

This is my blouse that got published in the Burda Style Sewing Handbook. The fabric is gorgeous silk chiffon with polka dots in satin wave.
The alterations I did on the pattern were minor: instead of front princess seam, I made waist darts and added two tiny pleats at the shoulder seam. I cropped the bodice and the peplum a bit. Also, I shortened the sleeves, making them slightly puffed. I narrowed down the blouse a bit, to make it more form fitting.
The blouse has an invisible zipper sewed into the side seam.
After making the blouse, I was left with enough remnants to make the matching skirt. Now I have this gorgeous ensemble that looks like a dress.

More details on my blog.

Material Notes

Silk chiffon Bias satin bands Invisible zipper

Categories

Season
Spring
For
Women
Garment Type
Blouse
Style
Classic
Material
Chiffon, Silk

13 Comments

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    Mar 13, 2012, 08.20 PMby klutzy

    This is lovely and looks really good on you.

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    Jan 13, 2012, 05.12 PMby Abigail Jones

    This is so beautiful!

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    Dec 13, 2011, 12.37 AMby claudine01

    Lovely blouse! Great use of the sheer fabric.

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    Dec 12, 2011, 10.29 PMby sew4my3

    Simply beautiful! Love the sleeve detail.

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    Dec 12, 2011, 06.36 PMby lala86

    I love it ! is that the fabric you gor from BurdaStyle? If so you’re so lucky!!!. I did a variation of the same blouse for the book but didn’t get so lucky with the fabric as you did. Anyway I can’t wait for my garment to come back home!

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    Dec 12, 2011, 04.26 PMby claudinka

    Looks very nice!

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    Dec 12, 2011, 02.45 PMby almatinka

    Gorgeous combination! Love the flow-y feel of the fabric and your alterations to the pattern make it look (to me) softer and more feminine!

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    Dec 12, 2011, 11.29 AMby schnui

    Beautiful and so feminine and elegant.

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    Dec 12, 2011, 11.25 AMby mixtlii

    The colour is gorgeous, and the whole outfit is fantastic! It really does look like a dress, I love it :)

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    Dec 12, 2011, 10.45 AMby strickmeise

    It’s really beautiful! You made a great job, I don’t think that these alterations are only minor! You must know exactly how it fits and comes out when you change darts; that needs a lot of experience and a “good eye” to see where the changes shall be to make the garment fit!

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    Dec 12, 2011, 10.31 AMby squirrellypoo

    Super lovely! You hit the jackpot with that fabric, too!

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      Dec 12, 2011, 07.04 PMby anajan

      Yeah, I had a feeling I was lucky with the fabric. I loved it the minute I saw it, and I got A LOT of it. Well, I was fine with that ;).

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    Dec 12, 2011, 08.55 AMby freakusbzzz

    I love it! I saw your top last night while I was reading my BS HB

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    Dec 12, 2011, 08.39 AMby Redsonia

    A classy thing, should be a must in the wardrobe.

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