While poking around in my fabric collection for something to go with my new skirt, I saw this brown linen and loved it for the color matching with the skirt, and the contrast between the opulent skirt fabric and the humble weave of the linen. This fabric has a fantastic hand, and it retained its stiffness even after I washed it.
The pattern is from Burdastyle 2/2014, which is one of my favorite Burdastyles of all time. I shortened my version a bit so it would show the waist of the skirt. I’m really liking the slightly cropped top / high waisted bottom look this season. I also love the sleeve on this top. It’s in 3 pieces, and balloons out a bit. I sewed all of the seams as French seams. h
Front
back view. I did a small embroidery on the yoke.
Side view. The front hem is shorter than the back
yoke detail
the cuffs are narrow bias strips
neckline
neck facing. It’s a bias strip hand-sewn in place
Rolling in Cloth 
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really pretty – I have that top on my “to-sew” list as well. I love the high waist / crop top combo as well, it’s very chic and modern.
Beautiful combination of fabrics. Reminds me that I have a linen shirt in my “to make” list.
A very pretty outfit, and the skirt’s beautiful.
Really gorgeous. I love the shapes together. Very complementary.
I love these together! Nice shape- i need to track down that Burda!
Love the detail on the back yoke. What a great idea. I have a love/hate relationship. I love a linen garment but the endless wrinkles. You top is looks great!
The two pieces work together so well! Love the simplicity of the top ~ simply stunning!
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