Last month I thought I'd abandon the S2633 waistcoat/shirt project, but I couldn't let it go. So this weekend I was back at it trying to make this a wearable, likable garment. Today I'm very pleased with the results of my third attempt to get it hanging in the closet. So here's a preview:
I'm almost done. Last night I made the buttonholes and checked some of the seams again. I now need to hem, complete the closures, and press it. (Note on fabric: It is a stretch woven with the look and texture of sateen.)
When I tried this on I thought, "This can't be right. The collar stand is showing." So I looked at the diagram again. And yep it's showing.
Understitching of the facing.
Finally, the sleeve. This is what made this pattern attractive to me.
Closing on a tasty note, here are a few shots of the kabobs I grilled for the holiday. Hmmm, Hmmm, Good...,
Gorgeous jacket and love the pleating on the sleeves.
ReplyDeleteYour blouse looks great! You picked the perfect fabric for those unique sleeves. I sewed my second version of this blouse this weekend too! Still for a 2nd time, I spent a lot of time fiddling with the pleating on the sleeves. I still need to do the buttonholes. I think that is a neck band not a collar stand. It is like a continuation of the bodice. A collar stand "stands up" from the neckline. So I think the band should show in the back. When I get home from work tonight I will check it out on my blouse.
ReplyDeleteAudrey - Thanks for the clarification. That makes sense. When I was fitting it without the neck band, the neckline was a low. I thought the fitting was off some how.
ReplyDeleteSheila - Thanks. It's growing on me again. Once I got the sleeves in, I was happy with the design again.
Cennetta
That top looks great! I love the sleeve details! And as usual, your stitch quality is perfection!
ReplyDeleteYour blouse is going to be gorgeous. I love the sleeve treatment too.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about, "This can't be right?" moments. When you carefully go back and look at the specs, it was there all along. BurdaStyle, formerly know as BWOF, patterns always have the tale-tell fitting issues in their pictures if you pay close enough attention, which I'm learning to.
Just gorgeous! Those sleeves are a wonderful detail.
ReplyDeleteLove those sleeves!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about not buying patterns or tracing them because I like them without thinking about if they are suitable for me. I have really been thinking about just the same thing lately.
this blouse has beautiful design details and your fabric choice is showing them out alot
ReplyDeleteThis is looking super gorgeous! The color and design lines are interesting elements. Can't wait to see the finished products!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern. It is perfect in that fabric.
ReplyDeleteDid I miss previous post(s) of this dress' "flop?" I, too, love those sleeves, sis. Can't wait to see it. Hmmm. Red/Wine accessories?!?!
ReplyDeleteKelly - No flop published (smile). I sewed some not so good items that I didn't publish.
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Your work is so professional looking.Lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou are on a pattern diet- and I am on a fabric stash diet!
Your blouse is lovely. The fabric has such a beautiful sheen! I have this pattern, unmade, and am so glad to know the neck band is as it should be, and not a drafting error that would drive me insane! Audrey's explanation makes sense. Thank you both.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you working on finishing it... it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteExquisite detailing. I am particularly in love with the sleeves!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous top and kabobs!
ReplyDeleteThe details are beautiful! Love the pleating.
ReplyDeleteThis is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteThe sleeves are so pretty. The detailing is really great.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! I want to find something like it for my wife
ReplyDeleteBeautiful love the fabric too!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! The sleeve detail is awesome! I must get that pattern!
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