Over at Mood Fabrics I fell for this black animal print flocked taffeta. Taffeta...it is what all my vintage loving swishing swirly skirted dreams are made of, however I felt this taffeta with the flocked animal print walked on the wilder side. And when I ran across the Burda Pleated Peplum Top (11/2012 #120) I envisioned a modern quirky nod to Sandy from Grease.
When laying out my pattern I made sure the fabrics flocking complimented the design I striped the center front with the print as well as the sleeves. I also adjusted the peplum with its inverted pleats to also show off the flocked print and maintain less pile in the inverted areas to avoid any excess midsection bulk.
I have not sewn a lot of Burda patterns. I have purchased a few magazines over the years only to realize I never possessed the patience to trace the patterns. Therefor I was in unfamiliar territory with the fit. A wise woman would have made a muslin...I am not that wise, I just wanted to sew my luscious fabric.
Pattern Adjustments - I had to shorten my torso length by an inch and completed a square shoulder adjustment. I also measured the shoulder length and was astounded to realize that I did not have to widen the shoulder. So I also assumed I did not need to adjust for broad back, I was proven wrong. It's a touch too snug in the shoulders for my liking; for future makes I will adjust this oversight. Oh well, I still love this funky flocked fabric top and will rock it.
I fully lined my peplum top in a deep purple lining. The lining also allows me to turn up the sleeves and form contrast cuffs for a less formal look.
Inner Garment View:
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You're right, you DO rock it ;) Great print placement too, it looks very pro!
ReplyDeleteLove this. Nice fabric, great length on you, and I love where the empire waist seam hits, too. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteGreat top, I just love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteAwesome top!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteI just picked up this copy of the magazine from my library. Lots of goodies in there!!!
Yes... this is sharp looking!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove it. You look great in it.
ReplyDeleteLove this! What a great match of pattern and print!
ReplyDeleteWow, just found your blog via http://sewingfantaticdiary.blogspot.ca/, who lists you as one of her favorites. I can see why! That top is awesome and flatters your figure so much! Love you style!
ReplyDeleteYou look great in that. I totally get the grease reference.
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