Vogue Patterns: 8748 (Misses' Shirt)  - Type:Tops  |
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| Reviewed by: | PattyE | 
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| Posted on: | 1/22/13 6:22 PM |
| Last Updated: | 1/24/13 4:02 PM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Easy & Great for Beginners |
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Available for sale on PR: $22.50 (See envelope)  |
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| Fabric: | Wool Woven [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Edited 01.24.13: I added a couple 'on me' shots for reference. I wore this today and OMG I love it!
Pattern Description: Very loose-fitting with dropped shoulders; collar variations. I made view C
Pattern Sizing: Y (xs, s, m) ZZ (l, xl, xxl) I made the Small
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I believe so
Were the instructions easy to follow? Super easy; it's an Easy-rated pattern
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the loose, easy style and simple construction. It has some top-stitching detail and the collar version I chose (C) has a large collar; great for popping up. No dislikes.
Fabric Used: This is one of those fabrics I wish I had a ton of - nice quality wool, medium weight, super great to work with. It's a black/taupe houndstooth pattern. I've had this in my stash for 3 years. It was originally purchased to use for a coat but I changed my mind. I have enough left to make a beret-style hat.
Interfacing used was Palmer/Pletsch Medium in black.
Thread used was So Fine from Superior Threads.
Buttons were from my stash.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I did not want seams across the bottom half so I cut the fronts and back as single pieces instead of 2 top fronts, 2 bottom fronts, 1 top back, and 1 bottom back. I just taped the pattern pieces together.
I added stabilizer to the shoulders measuring out 6 inches from the neck seam. I did 5 regular buttons and holes instead of the 3 groups of 3 buttons.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I would sew this again and I would recommend it.
Conclusion: This would be nice in a soft flowy fabric for the warmer months. My plan is to wear this over a turtleneck.
For beginners - if you have trouble edgestitching you can use tissue paper to help your feed dogs grab. You sew as usual with a piece of tissue paper extending beyond your fabric, and then just tear the paper off when done. Helpful pics: edgestitch helper, tear off, edgestitch done.
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Really cute top...love the collar. Thanks for the tip on the tissue paper...hadn't seen that technique!
1/22/13 6:29 PM
This top looks great in the hounds tooth fabric! I haven't come across the tissue paper trick either, it would have been helpful on the collar of my recent Jalie shirt... will keep it in mind for next time :) thanks.
1/22/13 7:07 PM
A highly distinctive shirt. It looks really good, and this seems to be a promising pattern.
1/23/13 4:21 AM
What a great looking jacket - very stylish and nicely sewn!
1/23/13 10:42 AM
Thank you so much, ladies!
1/23/13 4:46 PM
Love your cape. Thanks for the tip
1/24/13 10:20 PM
Really love this! Simple, versatile & stylish. Will definitely try the "tissue tip".
1/25/13 9:32 AM