New Look 6438 blouse

Ann Smith	About Ann Smith CA USA Member since: 8/24/02 Reviews written: 155 Sewing skills:Advanced Favored by: 186 people patterns reviewed: 152 Bio: I love to sew for fashion, especially unusual designs. I own way too many patterns and fabric! I hav...full profile
Posted on:			2/7/05 1:18 AM
Last Updated:			2/7/05 11:01 AM
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Pattern Rating:			Easy to sew
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I just realized that I forgot to review this pattern when I reviewed Vogue 7151 a few months ago. Pattern Description: This pattern includes bias tops with an asymmetrical vee neckline with either flared 3/4 length sleeves, flutter shoulder top sleeves or sleeveless variations. There are collar variations also. A bias flared skirt with an elastic waist is also included in the pattern. Pattern Sizing: 8 - 18 in one envelope Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes except I didn't do any of the collar designs and added a self-fabric flower. Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy and clear. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Quick construction, interesting style. Fabric Used: A floral print acetate which I used to line my Chanel Suit. Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I had planned to use the ruffle as in view A and cut the piece for it. But when pinning it on to sew I realized it just wasn't a look for me. Without the ruffle it looked a bit plain so I improvised the flower. It is simply a folded strip, gathered at the unfolded edge and hand stitched onto the top. I also did a FBA which I usually need. Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes I would sew it again maybe with the view c collar or the threaded ribbon. Conclusion A nice shell that is slightly different.