The Sewing Place
The Emporia => In the wardrobe => Topic started by: Fabric Lover on November 08, 2019, 15:39:22 PM
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I finished this top a couple of days ago, it’s Vogue 8950, here (http://https://www.johnlewis.com/vogue-women's-tunic-sewing-pattern-8950/p1511594?sku=233708023&size=6-14&s_ppc=2dx&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAiAwZTuBRAYEiwAcr67OUCpc8WVG-obqaRLkqPC4pWM0UZ-HjlseWczhPxN8CausT0bdHRNmhoCV90QAvD_BwE) The navy and yellow is a loop back jersey and the yellow is from a remnant bought in France. In hindsight a simple yellow Ponte would have been better for the yoke as they would have been a similar weight. Instead this is a heavy fleece back jersey which has very little stretch.
The neckline was way too wide for me for a winter top so I had to put a neckband on which is where the no stretch issue really caused me a problem. The first one I cut wouldn’t fit the opening no matter how hard I tried. The resulting neckline is I feel slightly loose but not so much that I won’t wear it, I’m reasonably happy with it.
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Oh I do like that - so much so that I’ve just ordered the pattern!
Looks fab - really suits you x
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Thanks so much @mums sewing machine , I would just mention that the neckline as drafted is very wide. When I cut it out next time, I may adjust the pattern to bring it in a bit rather than adding a neckband.
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Very nice! It'll be cosy for the winter, too.
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Love it - yay for stripes!
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It's gorgeous!