Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Top based on a tunic I brought home from India and Amy Butler’s Lotus Tunic. I altered the pattern majorly, and it was the first time I really took a lot of creative freedom. The pattern calls for back darts and a zipper. Since the tunic I already have just fits snug without a back zipper, I skipped that. It has princess seams in the front which shape it nicely for an hourglass figure. It also calls for lining, which seemed unnecessary, skipped it. I also added open side seams from the hip down to match my tunic. Arm and neck openings finished with bias trim. The fit is perfect, I followed almost exactly the pattern’s Medium sizing, and just shortened it a bit too. I love it!
Material Notes
Blue geometric cotton
Categories
Credits
Amy Butler and me.
6 Comments
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Aug 31, 2009, 07.50 PMby Tamara Komuniecki
This looks amazing on you. I particularly like the side vents you added as it makes it a bit more forgiving for those of us with wider bottoms than tops – perfect thing to add to my pattern when I attempt this. Am trying to find a Tory Burch-esque tunic pattern, but this is just lovely too. Congrats on such a well done project!
Apr 13, 2009, 05.32 PMby dressdummy
It turned out beautiful, and looks good both with and without a belt. I think the open side seams really do the trick.
Apr 13, 2009, 07.07 AMby emlj
i really like this, the fit and colour…lovely!
Apr 13, 2009, 12.34 AMby hooley
Very nice. I am partial to a tunic and I love everything about this – the fabric, fit, style, everything. hope you enjoy wearing it!
Apr 12, 2009, 06.56 PMby mcloughlinsarah
THIS TURNED OUT GREAT
Apr 12, 2009, 06.15 PMby camilaustral
i really like it with the belt ;) the fabric is great!