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

Burda 7576

I had planned to make Vogue 8772 with this fabric, but I didn't have enough. I love Burda 7576.  It's a great top and easy to construct.  The button loops on the back are a nice feature.  I can't remember the last time I made those.  I hope to be finished with a coordinating pencil skirt by the weekend.  Vita