When I saw Vogue V2049 bodysuit pattern in the catalog, I
had to have it. And a few weeks ago, I was finally able to purchase it at
the JoAnn's pattern sale. Days later I cut it out and begin to make the
fit adjustments.
At times making the fit adjustments can take just as much
time as it does to sew up a simple t-shirt. For this top, I got the
brilliant idea to use my Molly Tee pattern as a sloper in hopes of speeding up
the process. Low and behold, it was spot on with the
adjustments.
I was extremely happy not to do the entire process of
slashing, cutting, and taping. So, here is my review:
Pattern Description: Misses'
Bodysuits: close-fitting bodysuit has asymmetric neckline stabilized with
1/4" elastic, bust darts, long sleeves and fastens with snap
closures. View A has front and back gathered drape pulled through loop.
Pattern
Sizing: 8 to 26. I used size 16 with modifications.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were
done sewing with it? Yes, it did.
Were the instructions easy to follow? One of the things that
I love about sewing Vogue patterns is that they sometimes have some very
interesting techniques for constructing a garment. The construction of
the right top at the arm was one of those cases. To my surprise, it went
together very well.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I
have some likes and dislikes.
Likes
- The style of
the bodysuit. I love the drape about the neckline and the scarf. And
the asymmetric stabilized neckline is a winner. too
Dislikes
- Now, the way
that vogue instructs on how to finish the leg hole and the snap area, I
didn't appreciate at all. It did not make sense to me. But for
the sake of following the instructions for this wearable muslin, I
finished the leg hole and snap area as instructed. Next time I will
probably add a little more to the edges and sew on elastic to finish the
area.
Fabric Used: My fabric came from Walmart. I got it out
of the 2 yard discount bend. I only paid $4.00 for it. It is a
soft, light weight knit with 75% crosswise stretch required for this top.
Note: having enough crosswise stretch is key. Make sure you take
the amount of stretch into consideration if you plan to make this top.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I used what
I'll say is a short-cut on the FBA. If you've been following this blog
for at least a year, you know that I love making the Molly Tee and have made
several of them throughout the years. It comes with bust cup sizes, I
think, up to G. I have my pattern at the ready at all times. So, I
placed my Molly Tee under the front of the Vogue V2049 to determine the
FBA. I totally ignored the darts. Then I added the "curved
width" needed to make this new top fit. When I constructed the
bodysuit, I did make darts as instructed. It worked out perfectly.
I'm hope I'll be able to take of picture of me wearing
it soon. But for now, I'm showing it on the dress form.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes,
this was my wearable muslin. I think that I will make it as a top,
though. We will see how that goes later. I do recommend it to
others. Caution, this is not a typical t-shirt pattern. I can sew
up a simple t-shirt within an hour and a half. This bodysuit took about 3
hours to make minus putting on the snaps. It takes time and patience on
the neckline and drape.
Conclusion: I really like how this bodysuit turned out with
the exception of the finishing of the leg hole and snap area. The
attractive neckline is a winner.
Happy
Sewing!
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