Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Recently, I’ve made some high waisted trousers and skirts, but I’ve just been wearing them with normal shirts (sometimes tucked in) and sweaters. To make the most of the high waisted look, I designed this wide, cropped and pleated shirt. Getting the pleating at the front right took some effort (the darts from the sloper have to be distributed in some of the pleats. that’s a lot easier on paper than in reality). It worked out in the end, the dummie is a little bit bustier than me, so on me, it looks good It’s got six pleats at front and back and an inverted box pleat in each sleeve. Simple collar stand. Although it doesn’t show in these pictures, the pleats flare out when I move around in it, creating a nice line.
Material Notes
black cotton, five buttons, fusible woven interfacing, biais tape
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
8 Comments Sign in to add a post
Featured
-
Editors' Pick
Surfer Girl: 10 New Sewing Patterns
The style is cool and sporty beach wear that can be worn anywhere!
-
Pattern of the Week
Floral Pencil Skirt
This pencil skirt is perfect for everyday wear! We love it in floral.
-
Editors' Pick
Photo Bombshell: 8 New Plus Size Sewing Patterns
This collection will make you shine in front of the camera!
-
Member Project of the Week
Strapless Bustier Dress
Get inspired by printed floral bustier dress with flounce! It is so summery.
-
DIY to Try
Head Bands
Make yourself a lovely hair band this spring!
BurdaStyle - Footer
BurdaStyle is a DIY fashion and sewing community. Our aim is to bring the craft of sewing to a new generation of fashion designers, hobbyists, DIY'ers, and inspire fashion enthusiasts. We offer downloadable PDF sewing patterns, project ideas, tutorials and a community passionate about fashion. Press coverage on BurdaStyle can be found here.
Website Help
About BurdaStyle
© 2009 BurdaStyle. Inc. All rights reserved. Site by AREA 17
Jan 25, 2008, 08.55 AMby philo
Lovely – boxy yet with plenty of swing.
Jan 24, 2008, 07.58 AMby myk
Really nice! I love the front pleating. I agree with the other lilo and fashion1 – we would loooovvveee to see it on you :)
Jan 24, 2008, 06.54 AMby shayla
I love this shirt… would be a nice summer shirt with hipster trousers too to show off the midriff nicely!
Jan 24, 2008, 03.25 AMby squirrellypoo
that’s fabulous! and you’re right, it would be the perfect accompaniment to high waisted trousers… Great job on all that pleating, too!
Jan 24, 2008, 12.45 AMby lilo
looks great, a perfect match for the high-waisted look indeed. I would also like to see it on you teamed with something high-waisted.
Jan 23, 2008, 09.35 AMby fashion1
really interesting! but it would be great to see it on you!!
Jan 23, 2008, 09.19 AMby jj1
Zahra, I felt the same too, it is soooooo Lauriana. This shirt reminds me of swing jacket. We should have the swing jacket in Burdastyle database. Great job, Lauriana.
Jan 23, 2008, 07.02 AMby zahra
interesting one.. cape-shirt …it has cape style !as soon as i saw this creation i knew this one was from lauriana!!!:D grt job