Sunday, May 14, 2017

Burda 6849

I really wanted to sew another Burda shirt but this time in a stretch denim.
I did all the work, making my muslin last time so it was a pretty quick sew.
I shortened the body and added pleats to the sleeve but apart form that, just sewed up my previous muslin.
It is a very nice shirt but very long in the body and I am very short in the body.
I am really happy with the back, the fit is spot on and it is very comfortable and allows me good arm movement.
I love  the tummy ease.
It is firm enough through the bust but I usually drop a bra size when I stop feeding and it doesn't feel too tight.

I sewed it up in a medium weight, stretch denim, from Spotlight.
I topstitched it with white jeans weight thread and used river stone buttons.
Now that I have made my muslin, I have a go to pattern for a stretch fabric.
I really don't mind re-reading a book, re-watching a favourite movie or re-sewing a good pattern.

 Now to find the perfect non-stretch woven shirt pattern.

 Thanks for reading, Happy Mother's Day!
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10 comments:

  1. Siobhan (Chronically Siobhan)May 14, 2017 at 3:58 PM

    You look fantastic, Nicole! And what a lovely photo of the family.

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  2. MashaMay 14, 2017 at 4:28 PM

    I'm with you - I resew a good pattern ad nauseum! This looks great on you, Nicole. That fit in the back is just spot-on!

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    1. motherof5May 15, 2017 at 4:31 AM

      I really like sewing a good pattern again and again. I have lost count of how many shirts I have made Hugo in the same pattern.
      I am happy with the back, the front I am not quite sure, the Twins think it needs more shaping but I like the ease.
      Thank you!
      xx N

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  3. TamaraMay 14, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    Perfection! A really lovely well fitting shirt!

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  4. colesworthMay 15, 2017 at 4:20 PM

    Great shirt, I need a couple of long sleeve ones for work. Might cut one out this week!!

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    1. motherof5May 15, 2017 at 6:03 PM

      I really recommend this on Colette. I know you don't mind putting the work in on your pattern and this one is worth it.
      xx N

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  5. Inder-ificMay 15, 2017 at 5:38 PM

    This looks great on you, Nicole!! Really nice fit. Is Beatrix weaning? That is always a bittersweet time. I love knowing other mothers who breastfeed as long as I did - 3.5 years with Maggie, 2.5 years with Joe! :)

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  6. motherof5May 15, 2017 at 6:06 PM

    Thank you Inder.
    Beatrix doesn't feed much during the day but we co-sleep, so you know the drill.
    Yes, I extend feed too, 20 years now feeding or pregnant and I don't mind a jot. I will really miss it when it is over.
    xx N

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