Burda 126/7 dress and Vogue 7937 skirt.

I managed to catch up on my sewing this weekend, however if I took a leaf out of the Selfish Seamstress book, I wouldn't have repaired my D Mike's jeans, 3 sofa cushions that had split, and a large cushion too that was damaged by over enthusiastic, very large boys jumping on the sofa, and I probably would have got a lot more done.

Ho hum, having completed my repairs, I first finished my Vogue 7937 skirt which I cut out 2 weeks ago made from the same fabric that I made my grey trousers for my birthday suit.

Vogue 7937 is a Misses Semi-fitting, straight skirt, below mid-knee and has front princess seams and side zipper.  A and B: back vents, B: tab with button trim.  C: back pleats.  D: gored back and shaped hem.  I selected view D, gored back and shaped hem.

This is a really easy pattern to sew and I like the different effect of the gored hem, but I warn you there is quite a bit of hem to sew.

I used the same pattern pieces to make a lining too.  I don't like unlined skirts.

I highly recommend this pattern, its easy, and quick to sew.

Yesterday I posted that I had traced off BurdaStyle 02/2013-127 top, however I made a bit of a mistake.

I traced off the pattern pieces, added my 5/8" seam allowance using my clover tool (no I am not on any commission from this - I was just delighted how much easier it made the job), Decided that it was probably going to be ok size wise, and proceeded to lay out the 3 pattern pieces on my scant piece of blue cotton jersey fabric.  While cutting out the pieces I thought to myself " this is really rather long for a top", and then the penny dropped. The same pattern pieces are used for another 2 patterns in this magazine, one of which is a dress lol (I did the same with the sleeveless blouse I made) duhhhhhh.

I decided to continue with the full length version and see how it looked, and if I really hated it, I could chop off the skirt and use the fabric for something else.

This is a simple 3 piece pattern with gathered raglan sleeves.  Let me warn you - I ran out of fabric, because I cut out a dress instead of a top hmmmmm I know I am stupid, and had to shorten the sleeve length by about 4" however, they are still full-length on me (they are pushed up my arm too).  In the pattern, the sleeves are deliberately long, hence why they have used a lovely silk jersey in their photo so there isn't too much bulk when pushing them up the arm.

I have to say I love love the black version, and will find some appropriate fabric and try to recreate this whole look with the pearls soon - I even have exactly the same ribbon to make a belt they way they have.  In the meantime, my baby blue version, will be worn under a skirt (needn't have bothered with the lining) until I have lost some more weight.  Check out my DGD's pose - I said to her, do the pose and she copied me ha ha - she is so adorable (even if I do say so myself).

I will decide if I am going to wear this new ensemble next weekend when my D Mike and I go away with his parents for the weekend.

I highly recommend this Burda pattern - it is quick - just spend a little time on the gathers and you will be delighted with the results.  I did my own thing on the neck binding just using my overlocker and coverstitch machine.

Will I make it again - oh heck yes, and definitely in a nice black but as a top.  The gathers on the sleeves make this just a little different.  The dress version actually has a frill running down the front, which might be worth trying too.

I am really starting to love my BurdaStyle patterns- and as you saw from my last post, there are lots in this February issue that I want to make.

I hope you have had a good sewing weekend.  Catch you later.........