Burda Style For people who sew
Description
I knew I was going to make this the second I saw it on the cover of the August issue! A lot of peplum dresses just feature a ring of excess fabric around the hips, but here, the curved waist seam plus the sloped hemline and bias-cut peplum on this particular pattern really sets it above the rest. I also like that it’s separates, so I can pair my top with a skirt, slim trousers, or leggings and get much more wear from it than just a single dress.
I found it really odd that this pattern is unlined, though (or rather, just the sleeves are lined) – It’s pretty straightforward to make lining pattern pieces from the shell and facings (see below), but the construction was more challenging to figure out. It is possible to do a nice clean finish almost entirely by machine (you still have to sew the hems by hand), but you have to do a bit of clever reordering of the construction…
Luckily for you, I shared my clever order of construction with you!
To see way more photos (inside and out) of the completed top, head over to FehrTrade.com
Material Notes
Grey poly-blend flannel
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
- Season
- Fall, Winter
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Tops
- Style
- Business, Classic, Romantic, Vintage
- Material
- Cotton, Flannel, Polyester
Credits
- Pattern
Burda magazine 08/2012 #113
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Apr 5, 2013, 12.17 PMby Oana F.
I am not a fan of peplums, but this looks very good on you!!!
Sep 24, 2012, 09.05 AMby libbysharf
Wow! it fits you so well!! very feminine
Sep 22, 2012, 07.16 PMby ladymacbeth86
it’s lovely! you did a great job ;-)
Sep 18, 2012, 08.31 PMby 1sewingprincess
I want to make it too, Melissa
Sep 18, 2012, 07.20 PMby merche
Stunning! You look amzing in it! And thank you for the tips on the construction!
Sep 18, 2012, 05.45 PMby Mary Athey
its lovely.x