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Friday, 31 July 2009

Back to Basics

I realised the other day that the black shirt I was wearing was well past it's best so I purchased 4 yards of black stretch cotton to make a couple of replacements.  

I still wanted to try something a bit different rather than remake the same pattern though so flicked through my Burda index file for inspiration.  I picked this simple shirt with cutaway shoulders from 03/2006 - 104.

It was easy to make and I am really happy with how it turned out - the only change I made to the pattern was to do my own thing with the button placement.  Of course you need to wear a strapless or halter bra with it. Definitely worth a try if you have this issue taking up space somewhere, I will probably make this again.  

This is the best I can do with photos of a black garment...


If you have already read Slapdash Sewist's blog you will know she is en route to Hong Kong right now!  We are meeting for dinner tonight and for shopping tomorrow, it's really exciting.  I will try and do something about my hair before I go to meet her.......
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19 comments:

  1. Trudy31 July 2009 at 16:43

    Your shirt turned out great. I'm so jealous that you get to hang out with The Slapdash Sewist. I love her blog. Hope you have a blast. Please say hi from Sewing With Trudy for me.

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  2. Sew-4-Fun31 July 2009 at 17:19

    Cool shirt! Usually it's the basic things that I end up wearing the most.

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  3. Vicki31 July 2009 at 17:51

    How exciting meeting up with Trena! Your top is really nice. Wish black looked good on me :( Great pattern.

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  4. Unknown31 July 2009 at 19:31

    Love that top! Have fun, I'm looking forward to meeting some sewing/internet friends next month, and I'm excited, too!!

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  5. Erica Bunker31 July 2009 at 19:44

    Very nice shirt! Have fun with the Slapdash Sewist!

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  6. Nancy K31 July 2009 at 19:48

    Great shirt and have a wonderful time with Treina. It's so fabulous to have friends all over the world.

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  7. gwensews31 July 2009 at 19:55

    I like the halter look of that blouse. Very nice. Have a great time at dinner!

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  8. Amanda S.31 July 2009 at 21:12

    Great basic little top!

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  9. Susan31 July 2009 at 23:30

    That is a really nice top to have in the wardrobe to allow for a quick - looking good, put-together outfit.

    Have fun at dinner! How exciting.

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  10. Tamara1 August 2009 at 02:40

    Very cute shirt! It looks great on you.

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  11. Meg1 August 2009 at 04:18

    Great top! Enjoy your visit with Trena. I really enjoyed meeting her in NYC.

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  12. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)1 August 2009 at 04:35

    The blouse is great. I can understand why you want to make it a staple in your wardrobe! You will enjoy meeting Trena...she is charming!

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  13. Kathi1 August 2009 at 10:30

    Very cute top! Any shots of the back?

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  14. Gail1 August 2009 at 18:29

    I like this top a lot.

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  15. Jean1 August 2009 at 23:16

    Looks great! I like this pattern too --- the cutaway style is really flattering!

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  16. Maja3 August 2009 at 14:47

    Great looking top.

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  17. Linda L15 August 2009 at 09:52

    Nice black sleeveless blouse.

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  18. BrusselsSprout_Katharine21 August 2009 at 17:29

    Just checking in to see what you're up to. Hope the airco is working and you're not wilting too much! Nasty hot summers have a way of sapping the sewing motivation and if it's hot in Belgium, it must be sweltering in tropical Hong Kong! It was 34 yesterday with no airco and my sewing plans were nixed.

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  19. mama΄s creations26 August 2009 at 00:08

    Great blog!
    http://mamascreations.blogspot.com/
    Greece

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