Sunday, November 18, 2018

Vogue 1522

I just finished V1522 a designer pattern by Isaac Mizrahi.  I bought this pattern in 2016.  This was to be my second entry in the Pattern Stash contest on PR.  I knew that I had to chance of winning by making the most garments from patterns in my stash purchased prior to 4/2018.  So I did not knock myself out to complete this top by the deadline.

This was an easy pattern to make.  I did not follow the instructions all the way but did review them as I went along.

Some differences were how I did the binding for the neckline as well as completing doing the sleeves differently.  Instead of using the fabric for binding the neckline, though I did cut out the fabric to do so; I used bias tape instead.

My reason for doing so is that the bias fabric neckband was much longer than the circumference of the neckline.  I seem to have that issue with a lot of patterns for woven necklines.  I could have fixed this but decided to use bias binding that would be easy peasy to sew and finish the neckline.

The sleeve flounce is a single layer with a tiny hem and I decided to cut four flounce pieces and have the flounce encased so wrong side would not show.  I also used a sleeve lining method I learned many years ago from Nancy Zieman.  You can see the underside of the flounce below:

I plan to do another post detailing this technique.

After returning from grocery shopping, I was able to set up tripod and camera to take some shots of the top.



I like the fit of the top and had to make some fitting adjustments.  I narrowed the shoulder by 3/8 inch and used a size small for that area.  I added 1 1/2 inches to the bust and kept the dart that was created.  It is difficult to see with this busy print. I made 5/8 swayback adjustment and shortened the sleeves by one inch.

I have sewn other designer patterns that were very difficult and this was not at all.  A beginner I think could easily tackle sewing this top.

I will make another version another time.  Now I want to focus on sewing a couple of cardis and cold weather tops!

More later.


9 comments:

  1. It looks great! Those adjustments really paid off. And I love your fabric choice.

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    1. Thank you! Fabric from Fabric Mart in stash for a couple of years.

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  3. Ok, I LOVE this top on you! I am an Isaac Mizrahi fan, though I have never sewn one of his patterns. It is good to hear your view on it.

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    1. This was an easy pattern to sew and instructions were well written and easy to follow.

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  4. Your fabric color choice looks great with your hair color! You have me thinking now! Great looking top and you look lovely! You're inspiring me!

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