Hot off the needle!
What a surprise this pattern was -- the details, the fit, the style.
When L selected View B, from the front photo we thought it was just a couple of pieces and bought some skull print fabric (?!) to use for the project. I quickly learned I would be decapitating already decapitated skulls even further and decided to go with a solid instead. Found in my stash was a black snakeskin embossed print from the Wally-World $1 table, back in the day when they still would get treasure pieces thrown down amongst the dreck. It leant itself perfectly to the seaming and pieces. The 5/8" fleur de lis buttons are JHB #1364; the purple buttons rescued from an old jacket, bringing in the purple lining. The pattern calls for 1 1/2" wide elastic to gather the back of the straps. You can find and buy it off the roll at Jo-Ann's...since you just need 8"; save a little money!
Not only is the corset vest lined, it is also interfaced. I used HTC's Form Flex 100% cotton fusible woven. It added just enough weight and body, and the woven aspect kept it from creasing over the curving.
While the pattern is rated "Easy," there are a lot of steps involved - lining, interfacing, topstitching - and the written directions are good, but do not have a drawing of the back strap/back button 
attachment. Also it is easy to get confused when sewing the seams, as the shaping fools your eye into which way is up or down. I did a little thread basting along the top to help keep me from becoming confused...especially if you walk away from the sewing room and then return later.
attachment. Also it is easy to get confused when sewing the seams, as the shaping fools your eye into which way is up or down. I did a little thread basting along the top to help keep me from becoming confused...especially if you walk away from the sewing room and then return later.
The finished length is 7 1/2" and unless you are very shortwaisted, it will flatter most. Next time I will make the straps about 1" longer. My daughter is over 6 feet tall and I was able to "fudge" the front strap buttons with only 1 button instead of 2 sewn on the actual vest. I would still like to make it again in another fabric - perhaps denim and pipe the seams. I'll need to be careful in the color selections so it doesn't look too country bumpkin-ish or ready to rodeo!
Burda 7876 is a good mileage, stylish pattern to keep on hand with lots of options appealing to teens. She's already mentioned she would also like to have the View A vest--maybe with that skull fabric!
(Yes, those are the Burda 7991 pants!)
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