BurdaStyle #101 10/2016 Knotted Shirt
Gee, I wish that Burda Style numbered and/or named things a little differently. It’s hard to keep track! This top is pattern #101 from the 10/2016 issue of Burda Style – you can find the pattern online here.
Burda describe this top as follows: What is better than a knotted blouse? A knotted T-shirt! The ties on this shirt with its slightly shortened sleeves are cut on and faced and can be tied tighter or looser, depending on your mood.
As with many of the Burda Style patterns, there is actually a dress pattern associated with this top pattern – so I suggest that you do what I did and buy the dress pattern! Then you have the option of sewing either – they use the same pattern pieces (except a couple of extra ones for the dress).
I used elastic in the lower back hemline, as per the instructions, but that really is more applicable for the dress version. I always find that I have to think a little more when sewing a Burda Style pattern – firstly to remember to add seam allowances, and secondly to work out just what the instructions are telling me!
The ties are faced, then knotted. There is a teensy bit of origami involved in constructing the front of the top, but if you just slow down and take your time you shouldn’t have any issues. Size wise, I think I sewed the 40 – it’s a fairly oversized style though, so take that into account. I think that the line drawing is an accurate reflection of the pattern, moreso than the impression you get when looking at it on the tall slim broad shouldered model.
The sublime viscose knit is from The Cloth Shop. It’s such a beautiful fabric to work with – medium weight, lovely drape, and surprisingly easy to handle. Burda suggest 100% cotton jersey knit for this top, but I feel that something with a little more drape is a better choice. And I adore the colour!
Burda Style are always worth a look. Just remember that you’ll be taping those pdf patterns (or tracing them if you get the magazine), don’t forget to add seam allowances, and you may wish to have a couple of sewing reference books handy.
Nice! love that colour on you Lara….
Eeek, I have this one in my basket, thanks for the tip re the dress.
You look gorgeous but then, you always do
This is so helpful! I was about to start today so feel all set up now. It looks really good on you and I’m a similar shape so feeling enthusiastic. I was planning to leave off the sleeves and go with a dropped shoulder but now I think I need both versions.
Love the colour of the top! It looks lovely on you!
The top looks great , I really love the off centre knot detail. I am a huge fan of Burda and have gotten so used to tracing off the patterns now that it doesn’t bother me anymore but I used to hate it. The Cloth Shop sells beautiful, good quality fabric .
I love that pattern and the colour is glorious on you. The newsagents here have had trouble sourcing the Burda magazines. I will look in the pattern books and see if there is something similar.
Hi Barb – I never buy the Burda magazines as I hate tracing amongst all those other lines. Do you know the PDFs are available from their website. I don’t love PDFs either but a much better option than tracing.
I’m still trying to get my square the right size for the sorbetto top. I might be better tracing:( Thanks Sherrie.
Extraordinary colour combination on you.
Very nice. Such a pretty colour on you.
At the time I remember liking this top in the magazine and didn’t buy it. I don’t usually regret it but in this instance I did! Your top looks great and I love the colour!
Great outfit and your new top is lovely! I agree with your drapier fabric choice, and can almost see how gorgeous this fabric is from your photos! Also, I second you on the Burda naming system – a few of my older blog posts have these mathematical looking titles lol!
Good shape to that top but the colour is sublime!
Great color and the tie detail is super cute!
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