Things are desperate when you resort to photographing yourself in the mirror! This is my test run of Burda 06/09 105, a pattern not for the faint hearted. I had so much trouble fitting this tshirt due to the mad instructions that I've written my own. 1. stitch darts into front bodice and bodice lining
2. fold pleats in place, baste and iron in place. If they will not hold in place, top-stitch in place (as per my illustration).
3. stitch front and back sleeves together and self line, stitching the two pieces together at the hem.
4. attach sleeves to front and back bodice
5. attach front lining to back facing and stitch to bodice and sleeves with right sides together.
6. attach waist band to peplum front and back
7. join pieces to bodice
8. stitch side seams from sleeves to peplum, ensuring that seams match at waist and peplum.
9. sew a lining for waist and peplum, joing side seams together.
10. stitch the lining to the hem of the peplum and handstitch in place at the top of the waist band.
I must confess that I didn't use this method. The instruction said to sew up the side seams before attaching the sleeves. This led to fit problems, endless unpicking of serged seams. I think the weight of the waistband and peplum is too light above the lined bodice, hence my suggestion to line it too. The sleeves should be lined because they are difficult to hem at the seam join.
In the end I have a top that I quite like, although this colour from my stash is way to bright for my taste. I want to make this top again in a less strident colour, if only to test my proposed method. If I could find black stretch lace with a scalloped edge I'd make it without lining the sleeves or peplum, but a full lining in the back.
Happy sewing...my black and white skirt is cut and ready to roll.
I always have to photograph in front of a mirror!!! Your shirt looks great, I do like the details on the front and the hem line over the hips...
ReplyDeletei also LOVE the black bikini...miss s has requested one, any tips??
Your hard work paid off because this shirt looks great on you. The fit is perfect and I really do like the color on you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shirt! The colour looks good on you. Seems like a lot of sewing for a t-shirt, but it certainly was worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteThe shirt looks great on you. I love the little details running down the front. Even though you're not fussed on the colour, it works with the skirt. If it's too much colour for you, pop up to Cairns - you'll fit right in.
ReplyDeleteGreat work on the shirt...it will be well worth it to put another together in a color you are happier with...and to test your construction method! The fit on your top is great, too.
ReplyDeleteYour shirt looks fabulous. I made this one, and looked just like a pouter pigeon. I can fully appreciate how much work you have done!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. There are a lot of versions of this out there, and yours is one of the best I've seen. I like this colour. You could tone it down by wearing with neutral bottoms.
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! I love the color and style, and I don't think it's too bright on you at all. Too bad it's such a pain to sew (and too bad it's winter here) or I would have to copy you right away.
ReplyDeleteYour shirt looks fabulous, so well worth all your hard work! Why don't you like that colour? It is so beautiful on you!
ReplyDeleteI hope your second one goes together like a breeze; ugh, unpicking serged seams is horrible..
Your top looks gorgeous. All your picking out seams and re-sewing them has paid off. And I LOVE the "strident" color. I looks GREAT with your coloring, so pretty and cheerful with that cheerful skirt.
ReplyDeleteYour shirt looks fantastic! I especially love the front pleats and colors "loud" are my weakness!
ReplyDeleteI like that colour on you and your top looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteReally, that bright pretty red color looks fabulous with your blond tresses, and with the floral skirt. Even though it's outside of your comfort zone, maybe you'll wear it enough to feel good in it.
ReplyDeletePretty top. I know you say it isn't really your color, but I think it looks lovely on you. :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, a new header today, how cute!!
ReplyDeleteHello Gail, I left the hems of my ruffles raw. K
ReplyDeleteThe shirt is very nice but I love that skirt. I am new to your blog but I hope there is a fuller view of it in one of your other post. Did you make it too?
ReplyDeleteGreat top -- the fit looks great and that color is wonderful on you!
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