Burda Style For people who sew

Description

Light, flowing tank top with 2 bodice options a 4 skirt options.

I made a size 12. I read a lot of reviews about this pattern and they all said the same thing: that the skirt was way too big. I originally wanted to make this out of some beautiful charmeuse fabric from JoAnn’s, but I decided to go with some pretty cotton instead. That way, I could rip out and cut and waste fabric without feeling too guilty. After making this, I agree with all of the other reviewers. The skirt was WAY too big. I ended up cutting approx 4" from the bottom before hemming and after putting the top together, I trimmed another few inches from the width. By doing this, it made the back a little bit wonky, but at least it fits without making me look pregnant.

I also shorted the straps by approx 2 1/2". I did widen the straps, too. I cut them 2 1/2" wide so that they would better cover a bra strap. I decided to buy an invisible zipper instead of a regular zipper. I just couldn’t figure out why you would want a regular zipper in a wearable garment…I am very happy with my decision. :)

Before cutting the 4" from the bottom of the skirt, I tried it on and realized it would have made a PERFECT regular skirt instead of a shirt! At that point, however, I had already made the top portion. I am debating if I want to use my nice charmeuse fabric as a skirt instead of another tank top…I’m leaning towards YES! :)

Material Notes

I originally wanted to make this out of some beautiful charmeuse fabric, but I decided to go with some pretty cotton instead. That way, I could rip out and cut and waste fabric without feeling too guilty because after reading reviews of the pattern, it would probably turn out way too big.

Categories

Season

Spring, Summer

For

Women

Garment Type

Tanks/T’s

Style

Casual

Material

Cotton, Satin

Credits

Simplicity New Look 6466

http://www.simplicity.com/p-2332-misses-tops.aspx