Burda 6425: pullover top

Occasionally, JoJo (JoAnn Fabrics) has a sale on Burda patterns for $2.49.  Because I am *cough* cost conscious, I use this as an opportunity to pick up patterns on which I would probably pass.

Hello Burda 6425.

There's nothing particularly exciting about the pattern - at least to me.  It's got shoulder pleats, sleeve casings with ties, and an elastic hem.  Big whoop.

But you know what?  I LOVE IT!  It wasn't difficult to sew and I finished it in two days.  I probably could have finished it in one day, but I burned a part of one sleeve and had to re-cut it.

I fully admit my dress form picture-taking skills need help.  Hopefully you can still see some of the details.

As with many Burda tops, the V-neck is insanely plunging.  The instructions even mention adding a snap to control exposure.  Thanks for the suggestion Burda, but I already knew. =)

Sizing

I cut a size 42 and did not make an FBA.  I made a muslin to be certain that I would have enough room even though the top is loose-fitting and has generous ease.  

I thought I would have to finagle the armhole because on the muslin it seemed really high.  After sewing in the sleeves on the actual garment, I didn't notice any strain in this area and the armhole doesn't feel tight.

Fabric

I used a deliciously supple medium-weight rayon challis.  It sewed and pressed beautifully and was not shifty like other silky fabrics.   ALL challis needs to feel like this!  The fabric is deep stash, so I have no idea where I bought it.  If I ever find challis like this again, I am buying all the colors!

I wore the top to an event yesterday and got a couple of compliments.  It was really comfortable and cool (i.e., not hot or sticky) to wear.

Sewing

I used a 70/10 needle in my sewing machine and my serger to finish the seams.

Look at that stitch-in-the-ditch!  I used my blind-hem foot to get the needle super close to the bound edge.  Love!!

The sleeves were fun to put together.  The seam for the front and back sleeves help to create the casing into which the ties are inserted. The ties are cut on the bias, sewn right sides together, and turned to the outside.  I had no problems using my loop turner to turn the tubes right side out.

This pattern is definitely a keeper!  I intend to make the long-sleeved version at some point later this year.

This is the third of four tops that I am making for a mini wardrobe.  I made a muslin for the Simplicity 8097, but I'm not feeling it.  If I have enough fabric, I will have another go at Simplicity 8014.

Here's my progress so far:

Tops

• Jalie 3245 - black & beige distressed knit (done)
• Burda 6426 - grey cotton chambray (done)
• Burda 6456 - white cotton burnout or grey cotton chambray (maybe)
• Burda 6425 - yellow rayon challis (done)

Bottoms

• Burda Style 4-2019-113 - black denim (done)
• McCall's 7906 - grey, white, yellow, black cotton (done)

Jacket

• Kwik Sew 3558 (done)

Dresses 

• Simplicity 8014 - grey & white linen (next)
• McCall's 7465 - black and white striped rayon knit
• Simplicity 8834 - yellow tencel (maybe)

That's all for now.  Next up is a review of McCall's 7906 and an update on my 2019 Make Nine plan.

L