Pattern Analysis Burda 6610, Part 2

Woven Top

I think this pattern might be a winner.

I started with a size 20 with no alterations. After sewing it up I did a try on.

I went ahead and hemmed the sleeves so I could check the length and bicep. Although it is hard to tell from the photo, the bust dart is the correct length and ends where it should. I eliminated six inches of total length all around due to lack of fabric.

You can’t see it in the photo, but I marked the waistline all the way around the garment and then machine basted on the line so I could decide if I needed to add length above the waist.

I really miss my sewing buddy that used to help me with fittings. She lost her fight with breast cancer about 12 years ago.

Although it looks fine, the shoulder is a little too long.

Here I have pinned out 1/2 on the shoulder length and it sits much better, so that’s the next step. The armhole feels a little too low so I am also going to move it up 1/4 inch.

More to come! I am feeling very hopeful about this top, since I need a basic woven pullover top pattern. Thank you for stopping by.