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Burda Style "super easy" 6938

PANTS PANTS PANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I've always been afraid to make pants, because there is always a hiccup or pattern alteration that I can't deal with, but for the past 2 days I made great progress :)

 

This Burda style 6938 pattern is extremely easy to sew and the pant silhouette isn't too baggy. I made these pants with a loud Hawaiian leafy rayon fabric. A few tips......... Rayon is slippery to cut and sew, use lots of pins or baste your garment. I cut a size 8 and the fit was exact, in case you are wondering here are my measurements: waist 27.5", hips 37.5", however, I did have to cut about 2 inches in length.

 

It's a flowy and soft fabric, it's worth the little struggle :) your skin will be happy. 

The waist band has 2 elastic casings and I omitted the cord that goes in between these casings.

I like the fit in the back.

Pockets! I used the serger to finish all seams.

 

Happy sewing for everyone



Another Burda young 6853

Ever go to a store, find a shirt, pant or dress that fits immaculately and buy 3 in different colors???? Well that is happening to me with this pattern :)

I love that it hugs the body, it has long sleeves, and it's not constricting my stride. I'm ready for the winter (not so winter in Arizona). Plus....... this fabric had been sitting in y closet for years, and there's tons more that I need to start pairing up with patterns. Yard sale anyone???

A few alterations:

     1. Shorter sleeves

     2. Changed the flared bottom of the dress for a straight look

     3. All the panels are the right side of the fabric

This pattern is EXTREMELY EASY, try it out, and if you choose a fabric doesn't stretch, then insert an invisible zipper and voilà, you have a beautiful dress!



The fabric has a wavy texture.

 

 

 

Have a wonderful day 

Burda young 6853

Cozy grey dress!!!!

 

There's nothing more gratifying than finishing a knit garment, and not have to struggle to get your head through the neck opening :). This has been a continuous fail for me :(, but not today!

 

I made View A with this grey knit reversible fabric from Jo Ann's.

Enjoying the cooler weather outside. The heels have studs!



I sewed the back seam and avoided the installation of a zipper.
On my left arm you can see a dart at elbow height. This feature gives ease to your arm while bending (using non-stretch fabrics).

I spy with my little eye....a fig tree!

3 panels in the front.



 

Shirt Weaving

It may sound weird, but more than weird, it's TIME CONSUMING . I had fun constructing all the strips, inverting them with a special tool, which name escapes me at the moment haha.

Here's a picture of it:

......back to the shirt weaving, I found an inspiring picture on Pinterest.

My rendition:

Next time I buy fabric on sale, I have to write the material, because as usual........I don't know what this is :( other than  light cotton fabric hahaha. It's breathable, has a snap closure on the back of the neck, and it fits perfectly!!!!!

The end, by the way....... if any of you know the name of the special tool, please let me know! Thank you!

WIP!!!!!

This is my Work In Progress.......
 

 

I bought this thick grey reversible kit at Joann's and paired it with the Burda Young 6853 pattern. I had in mind to sew view C, and after I finished cutting the pattern.............. came to realize I had cut View A :(

I guess placing the picture on the left, made me think it was automatically assigned the "A View".

Stay tune for the final showing of this cute dress!!!!

 

The following patterns are to become my winter wardrobe.  As I mentioned in a previous post, my mind is thinking "warm dresses for winter and perhaps pants" :)

 

Considering sewing: Burda 7340 View A or Burda 6990 View "idk yet"  

Considering Sewing: McCall's M6083 View E, Simplicity 3833 "idk yet either"

The knit to the left is a sequin grey knit, the middle knit is royal blue, and the knit  jersey to the right is a deep purple
Too bad the image doesn't show the true colors.

 

Burda young 6850 View A

I know it's not winter yet, but nonetheless I've started to add warm pieces to my closet.  However, this does not mean I won't be sewing chiffon during the winter :)

Strolling down the isles of Joann's I found this stretchy thick knit, and fell in love with it! Plus I bought a burda pattern, because the model looked well put together, although the pants are baggy for my taste.

 

    

 

Here is the final look!!!! I had to shorten the top by 2 inches, because the model's waist was lower than mine.  Since the crop top was feeling lonely, I made her a pencil skirt to accompany her :)

I wore this outfit yesterday to a fashion show, and it was gratifying to hear "that outfit is cute". Not that I need adulation to feel accomplished on my garments, but it made me smile.

 

I was in a rush to finish the skirt, that I did not take my time to match the white stripes on the waist band :(, please don't look to closely.......

 

Can't believe I'm showing some belly, it made me somewhat uncomfortable, but I still wore it. Hurrayyyyyy for me!!!!!

 

Look at that sleeve!!!!!! I could parachute with this top hahahaha