This is Burda 09-2007-115. They are finally finished after being cut out many months ago. Thanks to Sigrid for her tutorial on Burdaenglish, I was able to get them together. These are a poly/rayon and lightweight. I really didn't like the fabric that much to start with but now they are finished, I'm fairly happy with them. They were finished last week.


This is Burda 01-2008-116, the famous wrap top. It is made from 96% cotton & 4% lycra and the fabric is probably a little too heavy for a top but since I freeze in my office I thought it would be good. I did some of the same modifications that others did on Pattern Review i.e. making the ties 6" longer and I actually sewed the ties right sides together and turned. It is headed for the laundry today since I kept rolling the chair over the long ties. I made it yesterday.

Also from the same fabric, I finished the pants yesterday from Butterick 5101. There is nothing special about them so I didn't photograph. They are very comfy. I hemmed them to wear with flats to ensure a completely comfy outfit.


This is Butterick 4914, Maggie London design that was finished last week. This is the 2nd time I have made it and it is very easy to make and so comfortable. I lengthened the skirt portion and raised the top for better coverage. I just love this fabric. Here is a side view where the middle section gathers:

So yesterday, the wrap top and knit slacks were finished and the above dress hemmed. I hate hemming knits. Fusing in the steam-a-seam and then twin needle topstitching is just a pain but it sure makes a pretty hem. It was nice to be able to get the dress hemmed while the machine was threaded up with a twin needle after making the wrap top.

Today is the usual house chores and then I hope to a least get a skirt done. Wish me luck. I hope everyone else had a great weekend.