Thursday, February 21, 2013

Burda 7576 and Butterick 5249 Complete

I'm done! Let me just say that I love, love, love this skirt (Butterick 5249)--primarily because it has no darts! As you can see I made the belt loops as well. I haven't done that since high school.  I'm trying to push myself to do things I haven't done before (or that I've shied away from).  I figured I'd better get some practice since Lynn convinced me to order Jalie 2908 an it is on the way (yay!)

I am pleased with the Burda top; however, next time I will use a knit and lengthen it a bit (I may also need cut it a size larger--it's clearly cut for a B-cup).  It's a nice pattern to have on hand.  I had the tags made in the mid-90s.  I've begun using them again in finished garments.  I will have a few more pics when I post to my own blog.

Conversation with my son:
Me: Buddy, I need you to take the pics of my outfit
Son:  Which one?
Me: The one I wore Sunday...
Son: Oh...you mean the one with the blouse that looked like it was exploding! And the color of that skirt made my head hurt!
Me: Er...uhh...then, you were looking at it way too long son, way too long....

LOL, Vita





8 comments:

  1. I absolutely love it!! The top is my favorite!!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. You look great ! Your outfit is very creative and professional looking.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Lisa...I appreciate that. I'm going to tell my son...LOL!

      Delete
  3. Very sharp! Thanks for the tip about making the Burda top in a knit. The conversation with your son is too funny!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Lynn...yeah, I think the knit top will work out great!

      Delete
  4. What a great outfit. I love the fabric of the skirt and the blouse is so pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  5. looks great! nice job on the belt loops, just tuckign my blouse in would be way too far out of my comfort box for me lol! but who knows I may just do it! lol!
    Helen

    ReplyDelete