Happy New Year! Today is my first day back in the office since the start of the Christmas holiday season. It was a nice break. This morning the sun was bright and the temperature was a biting 15 degrees when I left for the office. But I'd rather have cold temps than snow.
This is my first review of the new year and my last garment made in 2012. Now, I have to say there are about about six more reviews for 2012 garments made. But I'll get to those later. This one is being reviewed because I actually wore this to work today.
It's a Sandra Betzina pattern, Vogue 1124. It is described as: MISSES' CARDIGAN AND VEST: Loose-fitting cardigan A and vest B. A: long sleeves and mitered hems. B: bands finishing the front lower edges and purchased belt, wrong side of fabric will show. Placement for armhole and sleeve is included for all sizes. It comes in sizes A through J.
My version looks like the photo on the pattern envelope, except it's longer. I was a little confused about the joining of pattern pieces 2 to 5. Then when I added the band to the ends, it made the vest extremely long.
I really like the shape of the vest. It's a relaxed look and comfortable to wear.
The fabric used was purchased at Stone Mountain and Daughter. It's a medium weight sweater knit.
I didn't make any changes to the pattern. There is quite a bit of style ease in it. The only concern any may have is the width between the arm holes. Other than that, this is a easy pattern to sew and fit.
I don't know if I'll sew it again. It's unique enough that I only want one in my wardrobe. But I do recommend it to others.
This is a definitely a statement piece for any wardrobe. It's versatile and can be worn to dress up or down.
Aixoise said... Really striking! You have such great taste. The fabrics are perfect. Happy Sewing New Year! 1/2/13 7:08 PM
Scheri said... Excellent. I love your style :) 1/2/13 9:09 PM
Sue Parrott said... Very cute on you! I can see why you like it! 1/2/13 9:48 PM
mesewlot said... This is so cute, very chic..love it!! 1/2/13 10:30 PM
KarlaB said... Beautiful! Ditto on previous comments. I always enjoy looking to see what fabric you choose for a pattern. 1/2/13 10:59 PM
2 Airedales n Me said... Camel and black make such a dramatic combo and your vest is sure that! It looks wonderful on you. 1/3/13 1:39 AM
GoodbyeValntino said... I think it turned out beautifully and love how you wear it. 1/3/13 6:47 AM
cocosloft said... Really lovely, fabric choices are super nice. 1/3/13 6:52 AM
Jstarr4250 said... You have a wonderful ability for choosing pattern and fabric combos that work well for your style. Really lovely! 1/3/13 7:00 AM
Fran G said... Very sharp! 1/3/13 7:16 AM
EsKezzy said... I love it. It looks great! 1/3/13 11:19 AM
carolynw said... Beautiful and nicely different. Gives me an idea of what to do with a stripe knit I have so must get this pattern - don't know why I haven't noticed it before 1/3/13 11:19 AM
Lanna said... How nice ! I was reading the review at work today on break, and flicker is blocked. I am really glad I came back to check it out at home. I love it, You really have style :) 1/4/13 0:40 AM
margy.64 said... Very stylish. 1/4/13 6:48 PM
Margaret said... This looks great in the stripe! Love it! 1/5/13 12:54 PM
Really striking! You have such great taste. The fabrics are perfect. Happy Sewing New Year!
1/2/13 7:08 PM
Excellent. I love your style :)
1/2/13 9:09 PM
Very cute on you! I can see why you like it!
1/2/13 9:48 PM
This is so cute, very chic..love it!!
1/2/13 10:30 PM
Beautiful! Ditto on previous comments. I always enjoy looking to see what fabric you choose for a pattern.
1/2/13 10:59 PM
Camel and black make such a dramatic combo and your vest is sure that! It looks wonderful on you.
1/3/13 1:39 AM
I think it turned out beautifully and love how you wear it.
1/3/13 6:47 AM
Really lovely, fabric choices are super nice.
1/3/13 6:52 AM
You have a wonderful ability for choosing pattern and fabric combos that work well for your style. Really lovely!
1/3/13 7:00 AM
Very sharp!
1/3/13 7:16 AM
I love it. It looks great!
1/3/13 11:19 AM
Beautiful and nicely different. Gives me an idea of what to do with a stripe knit I have so must get this pattern - don't know why I haven't noticed it before
1/3/13 11:19 AM
How nice ! I was reading the review at work today on break, and flicker is blocked. I am really glad I came back to check it out at home. I love it, You really have style :)
1/4/13 0:40 AM
Very stylish.
1/4/13 6:48 PM
This looks great in the stripe! Love it!
1/5/13 12:54 PM