Vogue Patterns: 8605  - Type:Coat/Jacket  |
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| Reviewed by: | gsp1066 | 
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| Posted on: | 1/9/12 11:19 PM |
| Last Updated: | 1/9/12 11:25 PM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend |
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| Fabric: | Wool Crepe [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description:
Vogue Woman jacket, pants and skirt.
Pattern Sizing:
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Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
It did not look like it on A-cup me, but it looked like it on my D-cup friend. (That's her in the photo, but you can see the top on my dressform
I didn't realize that the Vogue Woman patterns are not sized for their standard B-cup misses figure, but for a more mature and womanly one.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, though the window buttonhole instructions were sparse. I used Sandra Betzina's method from one of her books.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I was attracted to the pattern for it's simplicity and clean lines.
It looked so sad and baggy on the dressform that approximates my figure, yet it looks so fabulous on Pennamite. The pattern illustration is deceptive. The simple-looking design contains no bust darts and it looked like a loose-fitting sack that would fit anyone.
In reality, it was an engineering marvel with bust darts incorporated into the shape of the collar, which were integrated into the front pattern piece. The body has only a front/collar and a back piece (aside from two rectangles for the button/buttonhole patches, pockets and a curved piece to finish the collar).
Fabric Used:
I used a wool blend crepe (mostly wool from the way it behaves when steamed) and a small amount of linen/rayon plainweave for the contrast.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I finished it beautifully inside with bound seam allowances and a window buttonhole. I eliminated the CB seam. My fabric wouldn't support the weight of pockets so I omitted them.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I sewed a size 12, which should fit my measurements. But it was huge. I might try making this for myself in a much smaller size (8?), but am not sure that it still wouldn't sag up front. It was engineered to flatter a womanly figure. If you've got one, then I heartily recommend this pattern for you.
Conclusion:
Go down 2 sizes, unless you like things .VERY. over-sized.
The collar will droop and not lay correctly unless you have the boobs to support it.
This is a fabulous design for full-figured women. Very elegant and simple.
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Thanks for the helpful review. I think your very pretty jacket looks good on both your friend and your dress form.
1/10/12 0:17 AM
The jacket is awesome, and I love the styling.
1/10/12 1:32 PM
Your version look better than the pattern view lol.
1/10/12 5:35 PM