McCall's 5529 Wrap top/jacket

This is an easy top presented as an unlined jacket. Suggested fabrics are silk, linen, gabardine, wool crepe, wool blends, AND stable knits. I made it from a sort of stable knit which makes it seem more like a wrap top than a jacket. I think all the other fabrics would be more jacket like.

I made this as a gift for my DIL who is 3 inches shorter than me and smaller all over. I fear that it may be too big for her as, in spite of attempting to make it smaller to her measurements, it still fit me except for being a bit short waisted. Hopefully it will still work for her as she can overlap the wrap more and sash it tighter.

The pattern has two peplum styles, gathered and smooth. We chose the smooth one. The pattern also has long sleeves which are pushed up in one view. She decided to go with 3/4 sleeves which was a simple alteration.

I like this top and may make one for myself now that I have the pattern fit to me!!

Kwik Sew 3285 wrap

Reviewed by:	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:	5/16/05 5:57 PM
Last Updated:	5/16/05 6:24 PM
Pattern Size:	Regular
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Pattern Photo:	Kwik Sew Pattern Information
Pattern Rating:	I would definitely sew this pattern again
See other patterns in this category:	Vest Top Coat/Jacket Suits / Separates Skirt
Available for sale on PR:	Yes
Pattern Description: This pattern includes a wrap top with no closure with full length sleeves and a close fitting tube top. I made the wrap. Pattern Sizing: The sizing range is XS to XL included in one pattern. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, except it is longer than the pattern drawing shows. Their picture makes it appear to fall to about the knee. I'm short but not that short! Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions are fine. This is a super simple garment and very few instructions are necessary. If you know how to set in a sleeve and to turn under edges with a top stitch finish you know all you need to know. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love a dramatic wrap. This is exactly like some I saw in the stores this year made out of sweater knits. I made this one as a muslin and will make it again in some beautiful jersey for a fall outfit. There are only 2 pattern pieces, a long rectangle and a sleeve. You just cut out ovals from the rectangle at the designated place for the armholes. Then set in the sleeves and finish the edges. One negative...the sleeves are very narrow. I cut the garment out in the small size and started sewing. The sleeves were way too tight in the upper arm. I've never had trouble with tight sleeves before. Fortunately I had enough fabric to cut new sleeves in the medium size. Since Kwik Sew only has 3/8" seam allowances I didn't have enough extra to make the small sleeves wide enough. The medium sleeves worked fine. Fabric Used: A lacy, open, off white knit from EOS. It wasn't quite what I expected it to be when it arrived and I didn't want to use it for the original purpose. So I decided to use it as a trial of this pattern before I cut into the beloved fabric. Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: As noted, went up a size from my usual in the sleeves. Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes I will definitely sew it again. I may shorten the length of the rectangle so that it doesn't hang down quite so long on short me. Conclusion A lovely wrap that seems like a shawl but stays put better because of the sleeves. Here's the back.

Sewing Workshop Deja Vu wrap

Reviewed by:	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:	3/6/05 11:46 PM
Last Updated:	3/7/05 5:15 PM
Pattern Size:	Regular
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Pattern Rating:	Easy to sew
I had a deja vu moment when I saw this new pattern offered by Sewing Workshop. Why? Because I had made it in 1995 from a Sewing Workshop pattern called the Cocoon Coat. This was an early pattern from this independent. I got out my old pattern and was amused to see that the instructions were printed on 8 x 11 pages stapled together. Some time ago they discontinued this pattern. I'm guessing that since capes and ponchos are popular right now they decided to bring this design back using their modern format. Also amusing to me was the fact that although I hadn't worn this wrap for quite a few years I did wear it earlier this winter. I've held onto it because I like it and it is quite a nice fabric, a brown wool coating. Every once and a while I would get it out and try it on but it looked too oversized or something. Just wrong. But this year it looked good to me again so I wore it. It must have looked good again to the Sewing Workshop designers. It is very quick and easy to construct. You need 3 to 4 yards of fabric depending on your size. There is one very large pattern piece that is that entire garment. No seams at all. A pleat or tuck at the back neck creates the shape. The edges are faced and topstitched. My original has welt pockets. I think the new one has 2 different patch pockets. Here is the back. I'm sorry that it is difficult to see details in my photos due to the dark fabric. The Deja Vu Wrap (formerly Cocoon Coat) is a dramatic garment that I recommend to anyone who likes to wear something a bit different. The skirt I'm wearing is the Sewing Workshop Lotus Skirt in wool crepe.

Neue Mode 22814 Wrap

Reviewed by:	Ann Smith	About Ann Smith CA USA Member since: 8/24/02 Reviews written: 154 Sewing skills:Advanced Favored by: 185 people patterns reviewed: 151 Bio: I love to sew for fashion, especially unusual designs. I own way too many patterns and fabric! I hav...full profile
Posted on:	1/26/03 6:39 PM
Last Updated:	1/26/03 6:51 PM
Pattern Size:	Regular
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Pattern Photo:	Pattern Information provided by Ann Smith
Pattern Rating:	I Highly recommend this pattern
I just had to have this fabric. When I found the fabric, I knew that I wanted to make some kind of garment to wear over my long black turtleneck knit dress so I bought 1 1/2 yards, enough to be a full length column. The fabric is 72 inches wide so I had plenty to work with going around me. It is a wool knit that doesn't ravel so I didn't need to worry about that. Then I spent hours trying to figure out what to do. I searched through my patterns, the books at the fabric store and even bought a jumper pattern. What to do with all those holes? How to get around that? I decided it needed to have very little shaping or even cutting. Then the little light bulb went on and I remembered this pattern that I reviewed in December. It is just a rectangle with ovals cut for the armholes. Once that decision was made, it was a quick and simple thing to create. I used the full piece to the floor, just trimming off uneven places and cutting to fit around me. I used the selvedge on one long edge, turned and topstitched the other edges. Velcro to hold together in the front. One hour. I even have a long piece left over to make a scarf!

Neue Mode 22814 Wrap

Reviewed by:	Ann Smith	About Ann Smith CA USA Member since: 8/24/02 Reviews written: 154 Sewing skills:Advanced Favored by: 185 people patterns reviewed: 151 Bio: I love to sew for fashion, especially unusual designs. I own way too many patterns and fabric! I hav...full profile
Posted on:	12/29/02 3:25 AM
Pattern Size:	Regular
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Pattern Photo:	Neue Mode Pattern Information Pattern Information provided by Ann Smith
Pattern Rating:	Easy to sew
This is my attempt to make fleece into something fun and funky. The Neue Mode top is super quick and easy. It consists of a rectangle with the edges finished and 2 ovals cut for the arms. 2 strips of velcro are strategically placed to finish the project. The pattern calls for 2 layers sewn right side together and turned right side out. That would be even quicker to make. I chose to make a single layer because the fleece would be too bulky doubled. I also didn't have that much fabric. This garment is quite warm as it is. Since I didn't have 2 layers, I just turned the edges under and topstiched. I cut the size 2 inches smaller than my bust measurement but will make it smaller if I ever make it again. You can control the size somewhat with the placement of the velcro. You could snug up the front a little that way. But the back could be smaller on me. Be aware that there are no seam allowances on Neue Mode patterns. You add what you need. I added 1 inch around the edge to allow enough to turn and topstitch. Then I trimmed the extra close to the stitching. This would make a fun, dressy wrap for evening in velvet lined with satin.