Saturday, June 28, 2008

Which Burda Pattern am I Sewing Today?


Burda 7822 - A jumpsuit for L. I'm combining Views A and B - the pleated bottom of View B with the bodice and two front pockets of View A. I made a trial run and found I had to lengthen the upper part 1 1/2 inches. I'm playing it safe and adding 2 1/2 inches, as I can easily adjust the difference in the shoulder seams before finishing.

I think everyone has a jumpsuit fashion cycle in their teens - here's mine circa 1976 --