Another new pattern to review. This is a recent release: Simplicity S3103. I paired it with Vogue V1294. These slacks were made last winter. I just never posted pictures of them. They look good with this top.
Pattern Description: Simplicity vague description - blouse with sleeve variations
Pattern Sizing: 4 - 24; I used size 16 with modifications View B
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Pretty much. I think the top pictured on the envelope looks longer than mine. I thought about making it again adding a few inches to the hem.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes. They were pretty easy to follow.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Looking at the pattern, I initially liked the funnel neck and the sleeves of view C. I was concerned about how my upper body would look in this silhouette. Additionally, I didn't care too much for how the armhole facing looked once it was finished.
Fabric Used: This is a silky polyester print that I purchased from Mood Fabrics several years ago. I was drawn to it because of the print and colors in the fabric. I only purchased one yard hoping I would be able to make a simple top.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made my usual adjustments: FBA, swayback, and prominent shoulder blades. The FBA produced an additional waist dart plus and bust dart. I made the bust dart slightly on an angle. It almost disappears in the fabric. One other change needed for me is the width of the funnel. It stands out too far from my neck.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes. They were pretty easy to follow.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Looking at the pattern, I initially liked the funnel neck and the sleeves of view C. I was concerned about how my upper body would look in this silhouette. Additionally, I didn't care too much for how the armhole facing looked once it was finished.
Fabric Used: This is a silky polyester print that I purchased from Mood Fabrics several years ago. I was drawn to it because of the print and colors in the fabric. I only purchased one yard hoping I would be able to make a simple top.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made my usual adjustments: FBA, swayback, and prominent shoulder blades. The FBA produced an additional waist dart plus and bust dart. I made the bust dart slightly on an angle. It almost disappears in the fabric. One other change needed for me is the width of the funnel. It stands out too far from my neck.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I will make it again. I want to make view C with a few more inches added to the hem. And yes, I do recommend it to others. One word of caution, pay close mention with finishing the armhole with the facing.
Conclusion: This is a easy top to sew. If you need a FBA, it may produce an additional waist dart. You can also consider making the original waist dart deeper if you do not want to add another one.
P.S. - I'm hoping my DD will be able to take some pictures soon of me wearing my newly made outfits.
Stay Tuned!
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