Pattern Analysis Burda 6610, Part 3

Pleased!

I ended up with a few changes to the basic pattern. I removed 1/2 inch from the shoulder length, raised the shoulder 3/8 inch on each side, raised the armhole 1/4 inch, lengthened the bodice 1 inch just above the waist, and lowered the bust dart 1 inch.

The sleeve pattern in my size had 1 and 1/2 inch of sleeve cap ease, which is a LOT in a woven sleeve. After I made the armhole and shoulder adjustments to the front and back bodice, the sleeves went in perfectly. I made no adjustments to the original sleeve pattern.

I have always liked the Burda armscye. The front armhole is scooped out and mimics the cut on my ready to wear items.

Here are my final adjustments on my traced pattern. They are much easier to understand in a photo than with a verbal description. The blue lines are the new seam lines.

I put the final version on and gave it the best “wear test” I could think of, which was cooking a meal, cleaning the kitchen, putting away pots and dishes, and just sitting and watching TV. Loving this top. Need MORE fabric!

Burda 6610 Consider the lillies design ease fabric stash french dart heartstring samplery Little Black Dress Moda Pattern Analysis Rachel Comey sewing magic Sewing room standard measurements Stash Vogue Vogue 1859 wearing ease