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New Look: 6962 (Misses Tops) - Type:Tops

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Madcap


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1/8/13 4:01 PM

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1/8/13 4:04 PM

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Pattern OK, but did NOT work for Me

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Cotton Broadcloth [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description: Empire line tops with options of a sweetheart or a crossover neck and various sleeves.

Pattern Sizing: 8-18 in one envelope. I cut a 14 but I think 12 would have been better.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Quite like view A but with narrower sleeves.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, a piece of cake.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It was very easy to put together but then I had to do quite a lot of tweaking to make it almost wearable. I like it on other people who have reviewed it here but not on me.

Fabric Used: I put cotton broadcloth because it seemed the nearest to what I used but it's actually a cotton duvet cover.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I think I did a fudged FBA (just cut the lower bodice seamline a bit deeper) but I also took a lot of width out of the skirt and sleeves. It was very "maternity smock" on me initially. I also did some hand stitching with 4ply cotton around the neckline. My favourite bit!

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?There's a stubborn element to me that wants to conquer the beast and make something as lovely as other people's tunics. On the other hand, I have 100s of patterns I haven't used yet so maybe I should get over it and move on. I would recommend it to others though- it tends to suit the less curvy person I would say though.

Conclusion: I love the colour, and duvet covers being large, I could make something else in the same fabric. I do wear it, it's very comfortable and rear concealing but I probably wouldn't wear it out of the house. Blog post is here

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	margy.64 said... Love your hand stitching. 1/8/13 7:47 PM
	SavageCoco said... Actually, I think it looks nice on you. Well Done on the duvet refashion! 1/8/13 9:25 PM
	cocosloft said... I love this! and just ordered the pattern. 1/18/13 3:52 PM