tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post2024164666058494894..comments2024-03-20T13:36:30.459+11:00Comments on lower your presser foot: Burda of the month: 7/2013 #110 Cowl neck topKristy Chanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-43780666770726538752013-08-09T11:08:26.120+10:002013-08-09T11:08:26.120+10:00Love this top. I'm not sure how this looks les...Love this top. I'm not sure how this looks less than RTW. It looks great.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-5947419384150721642013-08-06T19:43:40.288+10:002013-08-06T19:43:40.288+10:00That is a very nice top! Nice pattern and lovely f...That is a very nice top! Nice pattern and lovely fabric. I don't think those straps and the join look amateurish. I think it works well.<br /><br />The way you described is how the instructions get you to do a Burda (not burdastyle, the one you get at Spotlight!) dress pattern I have. You're right. So much easier and nicer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-52218449015732234782013-08-05T23:35:45.026+10:002013-08-05T23:35:45.026+10:00I love it! I bet this is a great top to use up sma...I love it! I bet this is a great top to use up smaller fabric amts in your stash. It would look great with a blazer in the colder months too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500490363731355974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-83282637535873042712013-08-05T22:24:32.550+10:002013-08-05T22:24:32.550+10:00If you get a chance to check out the Sept Harpers ...If you get a chance to check out the Sept Harpers mag (Aust) at p73, there is a top in similat fabric to yours, but nowhere near as classy looking. You may just change your opinion about your one.Renatanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-42499116830282953392013-08-05T20:10:41.245+10:002013-08-05T20:10:41.245+10:00This is lovely! I've actually made the same to...This is lovely! I've actually made the same top (but have yet to photograph and blog it). I found the strap placement at the back very wide, so took width out the middle (removing the baggy bit) and transferred it to the side seams.<br /><br />I (sort of) followed Burda's instructions for the finishing, but I really like yours - this works really well on the drapey fabric you've used. I also don't think the straps look AT ALL puffy or home-made! In the photos, it actually looks pretty high-end to me... The colour looks fabulous on you too.Dillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715013290288339298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-20797954997933483122013-08-04T05:58:03.058+10:002013-08-04T05:58:03.058+10:00Its a lovely top, it looks perfect for Christmas p...Its a lovely top, it looks perfect for Christmas parties. I fancied this pattern in the magazine and am very pleased to see your tidy alternative construction - I will be using your tips!<br />You are very dedicated to your Burda a month makes, but isn't it difficult to be inspired to sew out of season?kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-19384992930394614852013-08-02T13:34:26.214+10:002013-08-02T13:34:26.214+10:00I like your suggestion for alternation. Leaping to...I like your suggestion for alternation. Leaping to the defence of Burda's drafter, I think they did it that way because their design calls for heavier fabrics like sequins on the straps. Your version looks great!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-84768681590362349292013-08-02T07:15:01.751+10:002013-08-02T07:15:01.751+10:00Great top! You look very nice in it. Great top! You look very nice in it. EmSewCrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896183158092761878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-29723830897107473842013-08-02T04:24:55.278+10:002013-08-02T04:24:55.278+10:00The "cowl" in the back may be due to the...The "cowl" in the back may be due to the knit fabric stretching. I wouldn't alter the pattern until testing it in another fabric. I like the straps. I think a contrast fabric would not work well with the knit.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17429742099406818428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-11085106599481397332013-08-01T18:26:53.300+10:002013-08-01T18:26:53.300+10:00I like the lines of this top- it's a definite ...I like the lines of this top- it's a definite day to night (just remove blazer!). The instructions do sound a bit mawkish- your suggestions make far more sense!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11327154239370215171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-45977627124983067202013-08-01T16:58:27.776+10:002013-08-01T16:58:27.776+10:00Lovely photos and the top looks beautiful Kristy! ...Lovely photos and the top looks beautiful Kristy! The style and fabric are so elegant, its gorgeous.Dillianderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377816590625672755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-15000373838719494832013-08-01T15:22:09.283+10:002013-08-01T15:22:09.283+10:00I think when December comes around you will be ple...I think when December comes around you will be pleased that you have made this top. It's a statement by itself and doesn't need anything else.Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-63599713877326232582013-08-01T14:33:17.919+10:002013-08-01T14:33:17.919+10:00I'm not usually a huge fan of cowls, but this ...I'm not usually a huge fan of cowls, but this top is just so pretty! The drape, color, and sheen all come together to make a really stunning garment.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215054696445481229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-81956721873809834482013-08-01T12:53:26.570+10:002013-08-01T12:53:26.570+10:00The fabric and colour suit you so well. This looks...The fabric and colour suit you so well. This looks like a very wearable top!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18413671907959074949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-14726333274483474072013-08-01T12:48:16.824+10:002013-08-01T12:48:16.824+10:00pretty! I really like that silver fabric!pretty! I really like that silver fabric!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-67288179484036668322013-08-01T09:24:54.944+10:002013-08-01T09:24:54.944+10:00Thank you so much for sharing your changes to the ...Thank you so much for sharing your changes to the Burda - it looks lovely, perfect fabric choice for the bodice. MaciNichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165307130447217668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-14833485483893422312013-08-01T08:45:03.661+10:002013-08-01T08:45:03.661+10:00Love the top. The fabric is lovely. I think the st...Love the top. The fabric is lovely. I think the straps look good too. I think the fabric speaks for itself and doesn't need any adornment. Lovely.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-12958383478043708162013-08-01T06:59:42.020+10:002013-08-01T06:59:42.020+10:00This top looks awesome. Now you just need a dinner...This top looks awesome. Now you just need a dinner date with the man to wear it!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692255718087191913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-35563613867953337912013-08-01T06:49:12.839+10:002013-08-01T06:49:12.839+10:00Great top. The fabric is lovely. Your top is so ...Great top. The fabric is lovely. Your top is so much nicer than the Burda version.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-20354449221764032352013-08-01T06:10:01.031+10:002013-08-01T06:10:01.031+10:00thanks for showing the alternative construction me...thanks for showing the alternative construction method. it's so much better than burda. i really don't like their instructions! lovely top too and great picsSewing Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17337829909003253138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-43922894261922891292013-08-01T05:57:24.368+10:002013-08-01T05:57:24.368+10:00I love the top! From the photos I just can't s...I love the top! From the photos I just can't see how the straps look puffy and homemade??? The whole thing looks polished and lovely. Also, the changes you made to the construction are great! If I ever make this top, for sure I'll be coming back to this post. rosannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821550574752151039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-2673610850645482252013-08-01T00:19:43.181+10:002013-08-01T00:19:43.181+10:00I am totally digging this top (and the photography...I am totally digging this top (and the photography)cidellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13762649326538041094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-45308742767726027512013-08-01T00:10:33.551+10:002013-08-01T00:10:33.551+10:00This is a really great colour on you - and the cow...This is a really great colour on you - and the cowl drapes so nicely in your fabric; I much prefer it to the Burda original. Oh, and I love these photos too! Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-9352794439099266512013-07-31T23:18:12.222+10:002013-07-31T23:18:12.222+10:00The overall look is really lovely, Kristy. I belie...The overall look is really lovely, Kristy. I believe I have this envelope pattern and it is even cut and altered. Seeing your version makes me want to pull it out and make it now. I like the way you made the back facing and inserted the straps - similar to a camisole with a built-in 'shelf-bra', and a much cleaner finish than what Burda suggests. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378489018825744806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-77162912144971462302013-07-31T23:07:44.432+10:002013-07-31T23:07:44.432+10:00I think it looks quite dressy. I really like it. ...I think it looks quite dressy. I really like it. Might I suggest one problem with the top is that it is winter ATM and when you wear it in warmer weather you will like it more, I hope so anyway. It would be a shame not to wear it. And I agree, you are becoming quite the stylist.Renatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235885330064786870noreply@blogger.com