Monday, March 23, 2009

Vogue 8151 - Grey Knit Top



Pattern Description: Pullover tops with set in sleeves. A: wrapped front, band, shirred sides and long sleeves. B: top with three-quarter length sleeves and optional tie front. I made view B.

Pattern Sizing: 32" to 55". I used 32" (A)

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 found it very quick to construct.

Fabric Used: A grey rayon knit with 80% cross grain stretch.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:

* Round shoulder - I added 5/8" to the back shoulder and took 5/8" off the front shoulder

* High round back - added 3/8" at the centre back reducing to zero at the side seam (FFRP page 124)

* Gaposison the front neck line - took out 3/8" tuck via slash and pivot method

* FBA - added 3/8" (FFRP)

* Sway back - 1/2" at centre back to zero at side seams

* Full Arms - I added 1" (FFRP page 169).


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes it is quick to make, and feels very comfortable to wear.

Conclusion: I will be making this up in other fabrics and will try some different necklines and finishes.

2 comments:

velosews said...

Great fit Sharon. The fabric is a great blue.

SewRuthie said...

It is a lovely fit. I can see the alterations are worth doing.