I decided to face my fear of sewing stretch knit fabric and make a Lydia top. I scouped out the neck a little and trimmed it with satin bias instead of using a facing.
Retro print jersey.
Burdastyle
Everyone who has made Lydia and inspired me.
Project of the Week
Perfect for Autumn days we’ve created a cardigan with a flowing, extended lapel.
Project of the Week!
This week: The male counterpart to the Louisa vest
Member Project of the Week
A dress made from cotton batik with traditional Javanese pattern called ‘Kawung’
Technique of the week
Learn how to alter a basic bodice into a "leaf" pleated bodice
Blast From the Past
Nothing better than a handsome fellow in a well fitting suit.
May 8, 2009, 04.47 AMby EmilyKate
You look great in this! Lydia for some reason was not a great fit for me, couldn’t get it to work! The neckline looks really good on you. Lovely fabric too :o)
Apr 25, 2008, 04.57 AMby FinnBeginner
aww, so cute <3<33<3
Apr 7, 2008, 03.16 AMby LYBU
Looks great. I love this colours
Apr 6, 2008, 05.47 PMby olar
Great lydia!
Apr 6, 2008, 03.38 AMby Polychromatin
What a super-cool fabric! And the top turned out really nice :)