McCall's: 6512  - Type:Tops  |
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| Reviewed by: | trumbelina | 
| About trumbelina | | SK CANADA | | Member since: 1/30/09 | | Reviews written: 26 | | Sewing skills:Intermediate | | Favored by: 1 people | | patterns reviewed: 26 | | Bio: more... |
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| Posted on: | 1/27/13 1:27 PM |
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McCall's Pattern InfoMore Info provided by trumbelina |
| Pattern Rating: | Recommend, with Modifications |
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Available for sale on PR: $14.21 (See envelope)  |
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| Fabric: | Polyester Georgette [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description:
MISSES' BLOUSES: Loose-fitting blouses have neck/front bands, yoke and front sleeve (cut on crosswise grain of fabric), no shoulder seams, back pleats and narrow hem. A: pleated pockets with button flaps and short sleeves rolled-up (wrongside shows) with button tab. B: bias collar extends into tie ends and sleeves gathered into button cuffs with seam opening.
Pattern Sizing:
AX5(4-6-8-10-12)
My usual size is a 12, but after looking at the finished measurements on the pattern, I made a muslin up in a 10. It was gynormous. Seriously, you could have fit two of me in there. So I rechecked the finished measurements, compared them to a rtw blouse of a similar shape, traced off a size 8 and did an sba. The adjustment lines they included on the pattern were helpful here, though I only used two of them to decrease the width.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I liked the unusual design elements (yoke/sleeve piece) and the construction of front placket (placed on after hemming). The amount of ease made it possible for me to not have to worry about my usual broad upper back adjustment, while the shaped side seams actually give me some waist definition even though it's a billowy style.
Fabric Used:
Polyester georgette
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I made a size or two smaller than my measurements suggested, and an easy sba decreasing the width of the front pieces. I would probably shorten the sleeve by about an inch if I ever made this again. They fall in a weird spot that's longer than 3/4, but not full length.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I will definitely sew the short sleeve version—I don't think my wardrobe needs another tie blouse any time soon. I dress too casually in every day life.
Conclusion:
I'm really REALLY happy that this turned out. I got nervous when my muslin was so big, but I took a chance on the sba and was pleasantly surprised. This colour combo is one of my favourites and I love how it drapes, so I'm happy to wear it as much as I can. I'm also really looking forward to making the short sleeve version in a few months when it starts to get warmer.
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Very pretty - am about to do the short sleeve version so thanks for the head's up about sizing
1/27/13 1:40 PM
Nice blouse
1/27/13 2:46 PM
Lovely blouse. I'm glad you succumbed to the lure of the jungle.
1/27/13 3:32 PM
very cute!
1/27/13 4:02 PM
A lovely blouse.
1/28/13 0:53 AM
Nice job!
1/28/13 7:27 AM
I love the style of this blouse and I love the fabric you used. I have the pattern and I really must fish it out and use it!
1/28/13 9:00 AM
Wow is this super cute! Well done!
1/28/13 9:37 PM