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| Three deep pleats. I also added belt loops to the skirt which are not included in the pattern. |
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| Hip Yoke Pocket |
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Saturday, January 7, 2012
Burda 03-2009-105 Skirt
Hello again! I just finished my Burda skirt, and I am really happy with it. This skirt is from the March 2009 issue of Burda magazine, and it is design #105, in a size 36, with one inch added to the waist. Ever since receiving this issue I was intrigued by the hip yoke pockets, and there are illustrated directions for how to construct them on page 25. Bonus! While I didn't choose a fabric that lets the pockets stand out, I am still satisfied with the fabric I chose. It is a printed, medium-weight, cotton lycra, woven with a fairly stiff drape from FFC. I think this type of fabric works perfectly for the deep pleats which provide the waist shaping.
There are 3 pleats in the front and 3 in the back. Here are close-ups of the details:
I cut out View A,B of this skirt, but I ended up taking 5 inches off the bottom before I hemmed it. I also inserted an invisible zipper. To give myself the extra inch needed in the waist, I laid my front and back pattern piece 1/4" away from the center fold. Overall, this is a fairly easy pattern since Burda provides clear instructions for the pockets. I love the stiff fullness of it. I do want to make a long sleeve white top that billows over the waist to go with this is as well, but I am currently modeling it with the top I made in 2010, blogged about here.
The cool weather knits I ordered arrived this week, so I think I will put design #106, a blouse, on hold and sneak in an outfit or two that I want to make from the knits. I also have a vest in progress that I am working on for a dear friend. Hope your weekend is off to a great start!
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24 comments:
Lovely skirt - I remember it well - I love the final length you chose for this - proportionally it looks just right with your top.
How great are those pleats??? What a brilliant find with this skirt - will have to hunt this pattern down. The style suits you well...
I really like this skirt - lovely looking fabric and the style is ery smart looking on you. I will have to go and look that pattern up too as I don't remember it!
So pretty and fresh - I love the blue and white together, what a great outfit!
Pretty skirt and love the print.
What a great skirt - the fabric is very pretty!
That's very pretty. The fabric is gorgeous,and interesting detailed pockets. I love your scenery. No snow!
Your skirt is lovely. I like this pattern very much - 2 made for my daughter, but not in a print- yet- the print looks terrific, what a nice outfit.
What a great skirt, great fabric combined with a great pattern, definitely a winner!
I agree, this skirt looks fresh and pretty! Especially paired with a sleeveless white blouse. The pleats are lovely.
You did a beautiful job! And it looks wonderful on you. I love the fabric.
Very pretty skirt, every once in a while a post like this tempts me to get a Burda magazine but the idea of tracing always dissuades me. great look.
Blue and white are one of my fave combinations! This skirt is lovely on you.
I really like how that skirt turned out and the print is very pretty. Nice job, and it looks great on you.
It is a very pretty skirt. I made a skirt from this pattern and it is one of my favorite casual summer skirts.
What a very pretty skirt! I really love your fabric selection too!
Fab skirt.
perfect style length for you.
Very very cute!
Love it!
Great skirt. The pockets hug the skirt really well. It's definitely great style with a print and a solid.
Looking good, pretty lady. Love the styling of this skirt.
I love the pockets on your skirt and also the fabric a great versatile skirt.
5 inches? that would have been really long. I like the hip pocket detail too! am jealous of your sewing productivity ... hope I get going again here soon. :)
This is such a pretty skirt!! It fits you perfectly!
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