The first one that I have made is based on a plus-size dress pattern from Burdastyle. It was part of their wonderful "Dolce Vita" feature. There was not much to change, but shortening the skirt. The pattern was dead easy: let's cut, let's gather, let's sew! To add a touch of cuteness, I have added some white and blue facing.
We went to shoot the pictures on the first nice spring day, and it felt so good. When I look at them, I must admit that the blouse is not always the most flattering ever... Next time I use this pattern, I will do so with a knit, to get a nicer drape, especially from the bust down.
Anyway, I really like it because it is long enough to hide unflattering pants-views! It is also SO breezy and simple! You can pair it with so many colors!
PS: Man, I need my roots done!
Do you also sew more dresses and skirts than tops?
Is spring showing up where you are?
i'm running into the exact bust-down draping situation with a gathered dress i'm working on. cotton is supposed to be our friend! lovely top & outfit :)
ReplyDeleteThat top is cute and good for spring!
ReplyDeleteI have made so many dresses and never any separates! I'm trying to rectify that this year but dresses are always so tempting! I have to focus myself on cute tops too! Thats what I tend to lack at the moment. x
This top is lovely! I need to make some tops too, i keep putting them off. Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI seem to be the opposite. I was looking through my me-made-march stuff and it's mostly tops. I need to make some skirts and dresses that actually fit. I love this blouse. It's so nice and springy!
ReplyDeletevery nice! I love it with the cardigan and you look good in white! I think the most beautiful patterns in Burda magazine are usually for the plus sizes...
ReplyDeleteVery nice top! I need to make some tops too! Good idea. Thank's
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