VOGUE 8711

This is a pattern that I wanted to try for a long time. I was a little nervous because I thought I was a little too thick for it. BUT I went for it anyway. I made some slight alterations of this pattern.  So here is my version of this project, my review an my pictures. This was made for an all white party. The top is a miracle that it looks this good.  I had my son to take the extra fabric left over and we threw it over my shoulder and pinned and sewed on section at a time in order to get the toga look.


 Pattern Description: Fitted above mid-knee or mid-calf length, mockwrap skirts.



Pattern Sizing: (14-16-18-20) I cut a size 18



Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Pretty much.



Were the instructions easy to follow? Not so easy. There were some confusing or not so clear parts with this pattern.



What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I did not like some of the bulkier parts. I also did not like that in some areas of the pattern the instructions were not so clear. Everything else Iliked.


Fabric Used:

Cotton Poly knit.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Due to the type of fabric used, please be advised that this pattern runs large. Based on my measurements I should've had to grade this pattern up. Instead I ended up cutting a size 18. I lengthened the skirt by 1.5" inches. I should've lined this skirt. I will the next time I use this fabric in a light color.



Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I am gonna make it again in black. I do recommend it.



Conclusion: This pattern was not so bad for a Vogue Pattern. I expected for the instructions to be more difficult, but I am glad that it was not. I don't feel like I need to be hesitant about sewing a Vogue pattern.

MY TACKLE WISHLIST OF NEW PATTERNS

Vogue:

V1374

 

 

V8955

 

 

 

V8957

 

 

V8948

 

 

V8965

 

MCCALL'S:

 



M6838

 

 

M6841

 

 

 

M6844

 

BUTTERICK:

B5965

 

 

B5963

 

 

 

 

KWIK SEW:

K4027

 



NEW LOOK:

NL6243

 

 

NL6245

 





BURDA:

BS6993

 



 

BS6998

 

 

Made for a Beautiful Niece (New Look 6045 & Simplicity 5990)

I decided to make an nice skirt and top for my niece back in August.  I used two out-of-print patterns NL6045 & S5990.  I think that they turned out great and she just loved it.

Pattern Description: Junior tops

Pattern Sizing: 3/4 - 13/14

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
NL 6045

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very Easy

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the ease and simplicity of the pattern.

Fabric Used: Cotton

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes I would make it again and some of the other views. I would definate recommend it to beginners.

Conclusion: I like this pattern.

K3484

This pattern was a joy and a breeze.  This was made for my handsome nephew for his birthday. I am told that he just loves it. I made two of them, one in blue and one in brown.

Pattern Description: Men's shirts have collar,short sleeves, and side hemline slits.



Pattern Sizing: Small - XXLarge. I cut a 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



What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the ease of the pattern.



Fabric Used: cotton batiste



Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: no



Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, and have sewn it again several times. I would definately recommend this pattern.



Conclusion: Will keep this one on hand to make again.

 

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