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This is the Emily blouse, view B, with NO modifications at all. I wanted to be sure of my starting point because this is my first shirt and my first Burda Pattern. I followed the instructions precisely having previously consulted Nikki Shell’s “Emily recycled” how-to as well as Mirela’s “sewing a shirt collar with a collar stand” how-to. I am pleased with the results although I was not expecting the shirt to have such a formal feel (and I am not sure it actually suits me!). The collar is a little large to my taste. Next time I would like to make it feel a little blousier – I am thinking of rounding off the collar, not using interfacing, puffing and shortening the sleeves and er somehow adjusting the shoulders to put a gather in… maybe I’ll just find another pattern!
Material Notes
I used what I think is a light cotton but it might be blended because there was a bit of static to it when I got it out of the dryer and I didn’t think pure cotton got static. The buttons are lovely square mother of pearl.
Difficulty
Novice
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Jun 15, 2011, 12.01 PMby alphay
WOW very well done, and fits well!
Nov 21, 2007, 11.00 AMby lindstar
I love that style of shirt on you. It looks fantabulous. You did a great job!
Oct 27, 2007, 09.43 AMby myk
you did great on your first shirt! I really love your buttons :)
Oct 26, 2007, 05.36 PMby amarie
Too bad I don’t have a picture of my first shirt. You would be amazed at the difference. Yours being definitely better. Great job!
Oct 26, 2007, 05.15 AMby marmota-b
It looks very good. I think it might look less “formal” if you combined it, for example, with a skirt, wearing it over it with a nice, looser belt; or something like that!
Oct 26, 2007, 01.48 AMby jellybean
You did such a great job for your first shirt with a collar. I love your buttons.
Oct 25, 2007, 10.54 PMby jj1
Wow, first shirt! I think you did such a great job. I can tell by looking at the collar.
Oct 25, 2007, 06.30 PMby sasastorme
You did a fantastic job! I wanted to try this unmodified because I am not adventurous…now I know what it might turn out like with any luck!
Oct 25, 2007, 02.57 PMby jellybeanlupin
Thank you so much for these nice comments. Wow. They make me want to get on and sew something else!
Oct 25, 2007, 11.02 AMby fashion1
looks really great on you, nice fabric!
Oct 25, 2007, 09.56 AMby soyouz
au contraire, je trouve que ça te va très bien comme ça. Pour sortir c’est décontracté avec le tissu à pois. Tu pourrais y ajouter un collier fantaisie pour accentuer cet effet. Je la trouve très belle bref, c’est un excellent résultat!
Oct 25, 2007, 08.03 AMby mindycen
The shirt looks really good. I like the polkadot fabric. I would want to have one for my work wardrope.
Oct 25, 2007, 08.03 AMby lilo
I think it looks great on you! The choice of the fabric softens a bit the formal looks of the pattern, so does the buttons. Well done!