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drsue, it will be interesting to see other reviews of this pattern. On CJ's website, the mannequin who models the sample garments appears to be a lissome six-footer, and most things look good on her. We need real bodies of all sizes!
9/16/09 5:41 PM
It looks good on your dressform!
9/16/09 5:50 PM
How fortunate to have 2 reviews of this new pattern yesterday and today! I was encouraged to see the review by GlobalMom because she had made a size small and was happy with the fit. The photo of your jacket is very attractive, but you might be right about the ease in CJ tops - particularly in small sizes. I really like her pattern styles and own most of them, but my less than generous endowment has also made getting her patterns to fit a challenge.
9/16/09 5:50 PM
Thanks for reviewing this, I have been eyeing this pattern for a while now. I also have the same issues with CJ patterns, I thought it was just me as everyone else says they fit perfectly with no adjustments. I always have to fiddle with them to fit my small bust.
9/16/09 6:32 PM
That does look like a lot of fabric to fill up in front. It is a lovely style though, and might look great on a tall person.
9/16/09 7:54 PM
It looks nice on the dummy, but I can see how it could be frump-i-fying. You did a beautiful job, regardless.
9/17/09 0:03 AM
This is a very helpful review, and your jacket does look fabulous on your form. I wouldn't want to try to alter it, since I don't have your talents in that area. But it makes me want to check out CJ's other patterns, since I am a D cup. Hope the top works better for you.
9/17/09 6:19 AM
That's too bad that you aren't keen on it - looks nice on your "doll" but it is a lot of fabric at the front - think I will steer clear of this as I have no great bust line to speak of. Thanks for a helpful review
9/17/09 8:47 AM
Thanks for the review, Sue. I'm pretty sure this wouldn't work on me either.
9/17/09 9:04 AM
Wow, great review, drsue. I'm about your height and build and am not sure this long jacket would work for me either. Would you clarify about the asymmetry of the jacket--the right side of the jacket front being much lower than the left--is this because of your alterations or because of the pattern design? Thanks for this great review!
9/17/09 8:01 PM
I like it on your dressform. Sorry you don't like it on yourself. Maybe it'll grow on you. Thank you for reviewing it.
9/17/09 8:43 PM
I think this jacket looks beautiful and am sorry it doesn't work for you. Nevertheless thank you for a helpful review.
9/18/09 7:41 AM
I also tried this top. I am an F cup and it didn't work for me either. I was swamped with fabric. The length wasn't great on me either. Also the tie sewn into the side seam feels very high.
9/23/09 9:37 AM
Just saw this review. The pattern is lovely and it looks great on the dressform but I have the same figure issues as you. Sigh. It is so cute. How about the pants? I think the centre seam would be very useful.
9/23/09 2:52 PM