Friday, January 21, 2011

Burda Camel Jacket

I was sidetracked on my way to making the vintage Givenchy dress.


Burda Style 8/2010/103
"Equally chic when worn belted or open"
On Matilda the Mannequin this looks very "robe-ish".
Please do tell how I can access the line drawings now that Burda has completely boggled my organizational skills?


Fabric 100% cashmere in a darker camel color. It feels like a low pile velour. I was afraid to iron it.It is really lovely. And it was on BIG sale.
Lining Bemberg lining is an almost exact color. No excitement here.


Directions I checked them and they seemed very fine. I did not muslin, but cut my usual 38. It seemed to come together easily. It was rated 3 dots, but I think 2 1/2 might have been honest. That NEVER happens with Burda.I omitted the sleeve tabs and just placed pocket tabs. This fabric is thin, so deep pockets with junk in them would add to the robe feel and drag down the coat.


Conclusion I was happy with how this turned out. It is not a warm thick coat but a spring/fall coat in a great classic color. I would recommend it.


Now back to the vintage Givenchy.....
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15 comments:

  1. Your coat is so lovely! The fabric looks luxurious and of course camel is such a classic color. Great job!!!!

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  2. I love your coat! You snuck this one out fast! I love the feel of camel cashmere.

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  3. Very chic! It reminds me of Michael Kors' last ad campaign.

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  4. Your coat looks lovely.

    I use the French Burda site for the line drawings/fashion shoots.

    http://www.burdafashion.com/fr/Magazines/Archives_des_magazines/1270777-1463237.html

    -Sewingelle

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  5. It looks luxurious. Very nice!

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  6. Absolutely gorgeous! Sometimes simple is best, and the basic cut showcases your fabric beautifully.

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  7. 100% cashmere - how fabulously luxurious - I bet it feels wonderfully soft. You have picked a perfect style for the fabric - classic and elegant - it looks lovely.

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  8. This is a coat that every lady would love to have in her closet - perfect color, sophisticated shape, but easy to wear. I simply adore it. Nice job!

    PS - I've been into perfectly matching linings lately, too. I think it gives a more RTW look.

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  9. Cashmere--how elegant! Your coat is lovely. Nice sewing!

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  10. Wow, that looks very luxurious and sophisticated. Camel is so elegant. Beautiful!

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  11. Beautiful fabric Joanne, this coat is a beauty on you !!! Wonderful. It is indeed a classical peace you will wear for many years.

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  12. Absolutely lovely!!

    I read (can't remember where) about a russian site where you get a " parade of technical drawings" for Burda magazines for the last ten years. I wish Burda could actually do this themselves...

    http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http://www.osinka.ru/Zhurnaly/&sl=ru&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8

    /Maria

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  13. You already know how much I love this coat. It's just so you, chic and divine.

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  14. Fantastic coat. It's classy, elegant, timeless and so versatile. Great job!

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