Fabric: wool tricotine roughly 1 yrd with linen collar
Assembly time: 4 hrs
Were the instructions easy to follow? The directions are great. I had no problems following them during construction and recommend perusing as a reference. The completion of the sleeve cap is easily obtained by the step-by-step instructions. I particularly like the fact that the hem is finished prior to sleeve inset. (FYI-The directions are different for the short sleeve are different.)
Modification: I made no modifications, but I can see people having issues with the sizing. To me, the pattern seems to run small. Bust ease is 37.5 inches and waist ease is 29 inches for a size 12. I would recommend sizing up in the bust as there are wonderfully proportioned princess seams that could be difficult to change. If you have to make frequent bust adjustments, a muslin is a good idea.
Would you recommend it to others? I would recommend this pattern to others. The shirt is a triumph, so the dress must be a success since it is nearly the same pattern pieces.
Would you sew it again? I do plan on making this shirt again. This was my first try and I thought it would end up in the garbage bin so was greatly surprised when it actually worked straight out of the envelope. I plan on making the dress also.
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grays08 said... This is really cute. I just saw this pattern and wanted it just for this shirt so excited to see yours so fab! 2/5/13 9:07 AM
Sewlful said... I LOVE your top! I bought this pattern a couple weeks ago because of the top! Seeing your version convinced me it was a good choice. Love your details on your blog - very helpful when I start this up this weekend! 2/5/13 9:20 AM
Sewiing Sue said... Pert and pretty! 2/5/13 9:30 AM
mnitts said... I am so jealous because I am waiting for this pattern to come out in the uk...I have even written to simplicity! Your version is lovely: elegant and feminine. Congrats 2/5/13 12:33 PM
Elemenopeo said... Beautiful. 2/5/13 6:21 PM
jlg said... Love this top. Very helpful review. 2/6/13 6:01 AM
GoodbyeValntino said... Excellent! 2/6/13 6:57 AM
bluefly said... Very nice, similar to Silhouette patterns Giorgio top. 2/6/13 7:42 AM
CreativeDiva said... Love it. I so fell in love with this pattern that I bought two copies. One to play around with and the other to use as is. I love yours. 2/6/13 7:57 AM
sarahark said... Thanks for the comments. I've been working on the dress version the last couple of days and think very highly of the pattern still. I'm not sure I like the short sleeves. Though they are interesting with the scalloped detailing at the seam, I am leaning towards the sleeve cap. 2/6/13 9:04 AM
Aurelie said... Love this. I have this pattern and fabric on order to make it. So good to see a positive review. Your shirt is DARLING. Totally love the style. 2/7/13 2:47 AM
4u2cme said... Great looking top! Thanks for the review. 2/14/13 3:00 PM
This is really cute. I just saw this pattern and wanted it just for this shirt so excited to see yours so fab!
2/5/13 9:07 AM
I LOVE your top! I bought this pattern a couple weeks ago because of the top! Seeing your version convinced me it was a good choice. Love your details on your blog - very helpful when I start this up this weekend!
2/5/13 9:20 AM
Pert and pretty!
2/5/13 9:30 AM
I am so jealous because I am waiting for this pattern to come out in the uk...I have even written to simplicity! Your version is lovely: elegant and feminine. Congrats
2/5/13 12:33 PM
Beautiful.
2/5/13 6:21 PM
Love this top. Very helpful review.
2/6/13 6:01 AM
Excellent!
2/6/13 6:57 AM
Very nice, similar to Silhouette patterns Giorgio top.
2/6/13 7:42 AM
Love it. I so fell in love with this pattern that I bought two copies. One to play around with and the other to use as is. I love yours.
2/6/13 7:57 AM
Thanks for the comments. I've been working on the dress version the last couple of days and think very highly of the pattern still. I'm not sure I like the short sleeves. Though they are interesting with the scalloped detailing at the seam, I am leaning towards the sleeve cap.
2/6/13 9:04 AM
Love this. I have this pattern and fabric on order to make it. So good to see a positive review. Your shirt is DARLING. Totally love the style.
2/7/13 2:47 AM
Great looking top! Thanks for the review.
2/14/13 3:00 PM