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Thursday 24 February 2011

Burda Style 02/2011-103 Skirt

I have started making something! Just a skirt, but it's a start. Here is the pattern;


I am making it in a pinstripe as shown in View B in the magazine which creates an interesting effect at the back. My fabric only has a small amount of stretch and the pattern calls for a stretch fabric so I have cut wide side seam allowances and am crossing my fingers!

I thought I could get away with cutting the back pieces with the fabric doubled but it must have slipped a bit as I just could not get the lines to meet up at the centre back seam. Luckily I had enough fabric to recut a back piece and I marked the lines onto the pattern piece to use as a guide to make sure my new right back piece matched the existing left back piece. This is where not adding seam allowances to my traced patterns is very helpful. So I recommend cutting the back pieces using a single layer if you are using a stripe or plaid.



Here is the back with the invisible zipper and godet sewn in.


27 comments:

  1. I love that you make Burda mag patterns inspires me to get in there and do them!

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  2. Please keep us updated on this project, it's on my list for next month actually, and I would love to know what you changed/would do differently.

    Thanks!!!

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  3. This skirt is wonderful, great lines and your fabric is perfect.

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  4. It looks like this is going to be one stylish skirt in classic fabric. The pinstripes look perfect to me.

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  5. It's turning out just like the magazine pictures!

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  6. This one is on my list too, in a pinstripe even. I'm looking forward to seeing how it works for you.

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  7. That is GORGEOUS!!! I have been wanting to see that skirt made.

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  8. Oh this is HOT! Love how the stripes are working!

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  9. Hi Allison. I'm sure you will enjoy making and wearing this this skirt. I wear mine much more than I thought I would, the shape is so feminine and the pattern comes together like a dream! Can't wait to see you wearing it

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  10. It's a French dart for the rear end! Looking good.

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  11. Ooo.. this one that I definitely wanted to sew when I saw that magazine. I love your pinstripe version!

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  12. This one is definitely on the list (somewhere). Yours is looking awesome!

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  13. This is looking great. I'm very interested in how yours turns out in a not so stretchy fabric. That's what I've got too, for this pattern, (..if I ever move my current project out of the sewing room) Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Now that is a brave project to take on in a striped fabric! I have the line of the back and can see already that it will be very flattering.

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  15. Wow, this is shaping up really nicely - it's going to look great!

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  16. I hope when you wear this that it doesnt look like a big "x marks the spot"??

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  17. Love the look of this. I am glad you are making it up.

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  18. Got to finish my this weekend! Thanks for the advance view.
    Chanel No. 6

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  19. Gorgeous. I am looking forward to see the finished skirt. As always: fabulous fabric.

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  20. Great looking skirt. This one is on my list too. I'm very interested in your process for completing this cute skirt. The fabric that I purchased for it is woven. I'm hoping it will work for this design.

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  21. That skirt is on my wish list too, but the idea of doing it with a striped fabric is absolutely great, I think I'm going to shamelessly copy it, lol.

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  22. I just love this pattern - the back is such a simple but genius feature. It looks so good in the pinstripe fabric you are using. Can't wait to see the finished version.

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  23. Love that skirt. Looking forward to see it on you.

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  24. Beautiful! I think using a pinstripe is inspired. Can we see it on you?

    Fyi, I think you should visit London in late July. I'm just saying... :)

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  25. Oooh, that is looking fantastic!

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