Sewing Patterns, Pattern Review, Sewing Classes, Sewing Machines and Sewing Machine Reviews!
Platinum Sponsor: Fashion Fabrics Club
Huge Selection Fashion Fabrics at Discount Prices

[SIGNUP - FREE Membership & 1 FREE Sewing Lesson ]
[Sewing Classes|Shopping Bag Your Shopping Bag|Login|Help]
Sewing Review and Pattern Reviews Sewing Knowledge Base Sewing Patterns Sewing Classes & Sewing Lessons Sewing Machine & Embroidery Machinery Sewing Message Boards Sewing merchants Blog Help/FAQ About Pattern Review
Enter your e-mail address:




Advanced Search
Tags
New to PR?
Sewing Machines
Compare Sewing Machines
Sewing Machine & Serger Reviews
Embroidery Machines
Sewing Reviews
Sewing Patterns
Review Gallery
Sewing Books
Sewing Supplies
Sewing Websites
Sewing Stores
Sewing Class Reviews
Sewing Expo Reviews
Sewing Tips & Techniques
Sewing Podcasts
NEW!Fabric Glossary
Sewing Review RequestsAdd a Review Request
Your Account
Edit Profile
My Page
Favorites
Wish List
Pattern Catalog
Notifications
Friends of PR
Join Friends of PR
Find a member
Deal Corner
Photo Album
Calendar
Chat Room
Chat Schedule
Chat Transcripts
Sewing Classifieds
Add a Classified
Sewing Contests
enter contest
contest report
contest gallery
Favorite Links
reviews with comments
merchant gallery
article archive
newsletter archive
Craft Resources
contact info
shipping rates
returns & refunds
testimonials
Platinum Sponsor - Fashion Fabrics Club
Fashion Fabrics Club
Megan Nielsen: 2102 Banksia - Type:Tops    printable version
Viewed 69 times 3 more reviews
Reviewed by:SuzyBee
photo
About SuzyBee
AUSTRALIA
Member since: 2/2/11
Reviews written: 96
Sewing skills:Intermediate
Favored by: 24 people
patterns reviewed: 95
Bio: more...
Report a problem with this review
Posted on:2/23/13 10:07 PM
Project Photo:photo
Pattern Rating:Great Wardrobe Builder
Current Tags What is a Tag:
Fabric:Cotton Blend  [See other projects in this fabric]
Related Links  
Click on to add a link
Pattern Description: Semi fitted blouse with collar and button placket

Pattern Sizing: I made a sz Small

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 they are great, I really liked the options for the button placket.

Fabric Used:Cotton poly blend

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Raised the darts by 1" and pointed the collar. I originally put the sleeves on but it was way too tight through the shoulders for her so I took them off. Next time I'll make her a sz M with a SBA.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? yes and yes, we went and picked out more fabric already!

Conclusion: I made this up for my daughter. Its a wearable muslin and still needs some tweaks but its not too bad. I liked the pattern, the instructions were quite clear and the only part I struggled with was the placket but on Megan Nielsens website she has a tutorial for it so that was a big help.
I did find the shoulders quite narrow on my daughter but I think she must have wide shoulders because looking at other photos no one else seemed to have the same trouble and by cutting off the sleeves and finishing the armholes with bias tape its made it wearable.
I have some more photos over at my blog
thumbsup Pattern with more than 5 reviews!
Merchants on PR
The Cloth Merchants
FINE FABRICS
Deals!
Gwyn Hug
Fabric Shopping Help!
Web site
Lanetzliving Vintage Sewing Patterns
Vintage Sewing Patterns
Deals!
<< Previous      Next >>
1 Comments      Login to Add a Comment
JaxOz said...
Really cute top, love the fabric!
2/23/13 10:26 PM
Login
Online Sewing Classes
Create a Jacket Muslin
Fee: $29.00
(Regular $49.00)
Create a Jacket Muslin

Online Sewing Classes
Beginners Guide to Dyeing Fabrics
Fee: $29.00
(Regular $49.00)
Beginners Guide to Dyeing Fabrics

New Look 6065 Misses Dress
photo
Review by sweetpadee on 11/21/06
Read Review

Christine Jonson 426
photo
Review by Robin Denn... on 7/11/08
Read Review

SewBaby Prairie Bonnet Pattern
SewBaby Prairie Bonnet Pattern

Details
Price: $8.95
Add to Bag Add to Bag

You Sew Girl 90mm Purse Frame Purse Pattern
You Sew Girl 90mm Purse Frame Purse Pattern

Details
Price: $21.00
Add to Bag Add to Bag

Vogue 8812 Pattern ( Size 6-8-10-12-14 )
Vogue 8812 Pattern ( Size 6-8-10-12-14 )

Details
Price: $30.00
Add to Bag Add to Bag

Burda 7410 Pattern
Burda 7410 Pattern

Details
Price: $8.95
Add to Bag Add to Bag


Copyright © 2013 PatternReview.com® , OSATech, Inc. All rights reserved.
Conditions of Use | Posting Guidelines | Privacy Policy | Contact Us