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Thursday 12 March 2015

BurdaStyle 04/2013 - 106 Orchid Print Top

This top is all about the fabric, a large scale orchid print on a remnant of silk satin that has been in my stash for the last year while I decided what to do with it.  I wanted something with few seam lines to preserve as much of the print as possible, but still something with a bit of interest.



I eventually picked 04/2013 - 106, a very basic top with extended shoulders and pleats on the front neckline.  There is also a dress version, #108.  It's quite boxy and has no fastenings.  I added a bit of shaping at the waist, making sure I could still fit it over my head easily.



I really like how this turned out although how much of that is down to the fabric that I love will be seen when I attempt another version.  It's easy to make, will be a good alternative to a t shirt in the summer and works well under jackets.














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24 comments:

  1. Amanda S.12 March 2015 at 22:29

    Beautiful! Perfect pairing of fabric and pattern.

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  2. Aline12 March 2015 at 22:56

    That is lovely! The print is beautiful indeed, but I do like the pattern very much as well.

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  3. Terzi Begum13 March 2015 at 01:36

    It's very pretty!

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  4. Susan13 March 2015 at 02:46

    I love it!

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  5. Vicki13 March 2015 at 04:14

    A great little top!

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  6. Dilliander13 March 2015 at 04:25

    Perfect use of the print and it looks great with the plain black pants. A lovely top.

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  7. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)13 March 2015 at 04:41

    You picked the perfect fabric to make this pattern sing! Love this top on you!

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  8. .13 March 2015 at 04:59

    Oh, I like that! That fabric is PERFECT!

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  9. Sharon13 March 2015 at 05:20

    Gorgeous fabric and it really makes this pattern perfect, enjoy wearing it.

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  10. MaciNic13 March 2015 at 07:58

    Lovely fabric and pattern pairing, it does have that 'bit of interest', nice work ;)

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  11. Patricia13 March 2015 at 09:57

    Great top! I love how the pattern shows off the large-scale orchid print.

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  12. T. Sedai13 March 2015 at 13:22

    Pretty! It is a perfect use for that fabric.

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  13. Kristy Chan13 March 2015 at 15:33

    Lovely! I've been looking at this pattern wondering if it would be shapeless sack but with a pretty neckline, but I think yours has turned out great.

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  14. Maureen Cooksley13 March 2015 at 22:35

    What a lovely fabric and just the right pattern to show-case it. You have done a beautiful job too.

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  15. Roberta14 March 2015 at 01:27

    Very nice! I really like it and it looks great on you!

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  16. velosews14 March 2015 at 07:19

    Wow. Great choice. It looks really high end!

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  17. fabric epiphanies15 March 2015 at 02:52

    This is lovely! I have made this bit curving the side seams is a stroke of genius. You have inspired me to make it again!

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  18. Agnieszka M.15 March 2015 at 05:24

    Fantastyczny jest Twój blog. Szyjesz przepiękne sukienki, bluzeczki. Jestem zachwycona.

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  19. Sue15 March 2015 at 17:15

    You are on a winner here - great fabric to pattern match! Gotta love that!

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  20. Katharine17 March 2015 at 01:07

    Gorgeous on you!

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  21. Amy17 March 2015 at 20:34

    Simple and so pretty!

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  22. Tia Dia18 March 2015 at 00:48

    What a great way to showcase such gorgeous fabric.

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  23. Gail20 March 2015 at 08:15

    Beautiful beautiful fabric, put to great use.

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  24. The Slapdash Sewist8 April 2015 at 03:45

    Why have I ignored this pattern? Now I feel like I must have it immediately! Love your gorgeous print.

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