As for this one, it is a simple raglan sleeve knit t-shirt, kind of a baseball jersey style and the fit was great. I decided to use a couple of rayon jersey scraps to test out the pattern and the result was perfect.
Here is the pattern envelope. I actually went to the store intending to buy a different pattern, Burda 6910 which is a new pattern, very similar with a slightly wider neckline, and ruching on the side seams. It also has both dress and top versions which is nice. It was out of stock so I got this one instead, Burda 6990 which is very similar. Don't be surprised if I get that out of stock one sometime soon, once I get a pattern in my mind it is a compulsion, I must buy it!
I used size 38, and changed the neckline finishing a bit. The instructions were quite weird as they have you turn and press a 3/8" edge, stitch and then sew a ribbon around that edge on the inside to finish. ?? I have never seen that before and I guarantee that will end up with a wonky neckline, plus how to get it over your head? Maybe I wasn't reading it right but in any case I saw no reason to fool around with that. I used my favorite t-shirt neckline method and cut a crossgrain strip to make the neck edge. My advice is to measure on the stitching line your neckline circumference, and then cut a strip that length, and plan on making a half inch seam at the center back. So you end up stretching it a tiny bit all around and have a neck band measuring one inch less than the opening. Watch this video on the Threads website for a really good explanation and give it a try.
The top may look a little droopy on my dressform but I decided to try to add some ruching at the center waist rather like the pattern I had intended to buy. So I spread my pattern to add some to the front pattern piece only. It worked out OK, but I think I will add a bit more next time and run the gathers in a longer section.
We are in the midst of a big rainstorm, Finally! and everyone is thrilled. Water water everywhere - although not anywhere enough to reverse our bad drought. Big garden news, that fluffy white cat who has made a daytime home in my yard actually caught the gopher yesterday and I intervened to put the poor little thing out of its misery. Also my misery as I hope a gopher will not be depleting my flower beds for a while, at least until the next one finds its way here.
Today's SunnyGal garden photo, a lovely two-color daffodil to coordinate with my two-color top.
Happy weekend sewing, Beth
Great wardrobe builder... I recently found a love for burda. Last two makes were great if you ignore instructions.
ReplyDeleteI just finished the same exact top, I totally agree, it's a great pattern. What ever it is, Burda's draft seems to work really well for me.
ReplyDeleteI like their patterns too. I also got the one you missed :) just need to trace it off as I want to make the dress at some point too!
ReplyDeleteThe instructions though?? Bleh. I was hopeful as I had seen all sorts of reviews praising the instructions. I can only machine they mean in comparison to the magazine because...yeah. Not do good.
But they are nice and modern and fit well!
I like the Burda 6910 pattern. It reminds me of Striped Shirt 122 on the cover of the 1/2014 Burda Style magazine, which I intend to try. It has raglan sleeves, ruching on one side, and is tunic length. You might want to check it out, if you haven't seen it, as I believe you will like it, based on your affection for 6910. By the way, I am glad that you didn't let the cat torture the gopher to death, as I, too, find Mother Nature at little too harsh sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI love Burda, I'm glad it's working for you too! What a nice top.
ReplyDeleteI think I've seen the ribbon finish on a RTW t shirt but only on the back neckline.
Love the raglan top. You've inspired me. Making one for my nephew and afterwards, one for myself. :)
ReplyDeleteThe sleeves on this raglan top is it cut on the fold? I am looking for a raglan pattern with no seam down the middle of the sleeve.
ReplyDeleteI've been a Burda fan for a while, so nice to see that you are becoming a convert! These patterns fit me so much better than the Vogue/McCalls/Butterick patterns. Looks like a great basic top pattern. Poor gopher!
ReplyDeleteI love this top! I am not a fan of wider necklines on me and like this one much better! I want this pattern and thanks for the great tip on the neckline binding, it's a great training video!
ReplyDeleteThat pattern is great and that kind of top with ranglan sleeve is a classic, and really like the colours you used!
ReplyDeleteChoice wording of "intervene" wrt the gopher - one can only imagine! *shiver*
ReplyDeleteI do like the raglan, the blue is fabulous!