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Hello everyone!
How are you? Hope you are having a great weekend! I am super excited to share my completed second muslin of the V1440 top. Firstly fit was an issue on my first go which I wrote about here. Here is a picture of the first muslin fit.
I felt that it was too loose fitting for my liking.
The armhole gaped too much such that my bra was visible.
Now on to Muslin2….
Much much happier with the fit. The armholes feel secure and lie flat .
Looks more like the picture on the pattern envelope. It feels so comfortable!
And the back yoke detail that I love so much! My edgestitching is dodgy…so is my topstitching for that matter ;-(..
The fly front was much faster and easier to sew second time round. Its still not finished. I need to slipstitch between the button holes and up to the top.
I like the little slit at the bottom. My edgestitching down the centre back seam is much better 😉
I just got into Yoga and I love that I can do this very comfortably! I can do yoga in it!!!!
I have an idea to make one with just a collar stand instead of full collar. I unpicked the top bit of the collar so I could see what it looks like. I quite like this variation too 😉
Vogue V1440 View A
So whats the plan now?
- I am cutting out another one this weekend and will make it with just a collar stand.
- This one counts as wearable muslin.
- Figure out neat edgestitching.
I will do another post just on the construction and the interiors – I had so much fun with it and took loads of pictures. So that will be coming soon ;-).
Happy sewing everyone and have an awesome weekend!
#mccallpatterncompany
Vicki
March 7, 2015 10:09 amThis is soooo good! Looks fab on you. I think I want one too! Btw, I recently learned to use my edge stitching foot & it’s brilliant. Xx
Hila
March 7, 2015 11:25 amThank you! Go for it! Its a keeper this one 😉
tomatoesandjasmine
March 7, 2015 11:56 amvery nice! I love the detail on the back. I had been contemplating whether to get this pattern or not… now I am convinced:-)
Hila
March 8, 2015 11:58 amSo glad you like it! Its is quite a fun pattern once you read the instructions 😉
Sue Parrott
March 7, 2015 1:30 pmHI Hila, This is fabulous! I’ve made the jacket from this pattern and plan on many versions of the top! LOVE it!
Hila
March 7, 2015 7:40 pmThanks Sue! I loved your jacket too! When i bought this pattern I was in between about the jacket but seeing your version on PR made me want to make it. It will have to go on the fall sewing queue though because our weather is getting warmer 😀
susan
March 7, 2015 1:38 pmIt looks wonderful on you! I love all the details in this pattern!
Hila
March 7, 2015 1:55 pmThanks Susan! They are fum details and I cant wait to usr contrasting fabrics 😀
RED
March 7, 2015 3:13 pmI was going back and forth trying to decide whether or not to buy this pattern for myself. Your muslins turned out super cute and flattering! I might have to get it now. 🙂
Hila
March 8, 2015 12:01 pmThanks Rachel! You should go for it! Its such a great addition for the warmer months. I am working on the leggings as well so it great value since there are 3 patterns in the envelope. Win Win really. 😉
Fabric, Thread, Clothes?
March 7, 2015 3:36 pmOhh, I love that pattern!!! You did a great job!
Hila
March 8, 2015 12:02 pmThank you for your kind words! I am glad I didn’t listen to my doubts that were saying saying I wasn’t ready to tackle this 😉
Thimberlina
March 7, 2015 5:24 pmI really love this style, makes me realise summers just around the corner! …. Where’s the picnic hamper?! …..Looks great on you ✂️😀✂️
Hila
March 7, 2015 7:42 pmLols thanks! I am so over winter right now and looking forward to spring and summer😀.
navybluethreads
March 7, 2015 8:12 pmDitto the above, didn’t think your first one looked too bad, but the fit on this is perfect! A great shirt for the sunnier months 🙂
Hila
March 8, 2015 12:03 pmThank you! I am insanely proud of this make. Hopefully it can only get better 😉 Looking forward to summer definitely.
Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!
March 8, 2015 1:54 amI love the yolk details and the flare – this is a really nice pattern and I think you are doing a nice job with them. I use my blind hem foot to make my edge stitching straighter. Quite often there is a sewing foot buried in the box that will do the trick!
Hila
March 8, 2015 12:06 pmHmm I need to look through the feet that came with my machine – I have never really bothered with them except for the button foot. Thanks for the tip! I appreciate it and will let you know how I get on with a blind hem foot 😉
Melizza
March 8, 2015 3:23 amThat back yoke is incredible. Your fitting tweaks produced a fabulous blouse.
Hila
March 8, 2015 12:07 pmThanks Melizza! I really enjoyed making this so much.
kylachristine
March 8, 2015 4:58 amLooks so great! I love the collar stand idea… Can’t wait to see your next one 🙂
Hila
March 8, 2015 12:08 pmThanks Ky! I am working on it this weekend and should have loads of pictures next week 😉
Amanda
March 9, 2015 6:25 amOooo! That looks amazing! I love the back detail.
Hila
March 9, 2015 8:18 pmThanks Amanda! Weirdly enough it was so much fun constructing that!
springystitches
March 9, 2015 10:22 amI love the details on this top and the little split in the back is a lovely feature. It fits you really well too. Now, where’s the sun….? 🙂
Hila
March 9, 2015 8:20 pmThat is the million dollar question! We had a bit of sun and warmth on Saturday and the local parks were absolutely heaving! But its back to cold now. Brrr. Still I live in hope that it will turn up and I can wear my spring stuff I am sewing 😉
thetelltaletasha
March 9, 2015 3:26 pmMuch better! nice job!
Hila
March 9, 2015 8:20 pmThank you!
Debbeg
March 12, 2015 1:10 pmThat looks fantastic. I can’t believe it is a muslin. Definitely wearable. How do you determine what to use for a muslin? And how many times do you keep trying a pattern before giving up? I think I give up on patterns too quickly. From this post, I am beginning to understand that if I fail the first time, I should keep trying. Thanks for this post.
Hila
March 14, 2015 10:35 pmHi. Thank you for your thoughtful comment! I use linen for muslin because I have got loads of it that I got for 90p/m which is really cheap – its the cheapest fabric in my stash. When it comes to a pattern I am learning that the more muslins I make the better the fit gets. My 3rd Hollyburn skirt fits like a dream :D. I think when you really like a style its worth doing a minimum of 2 muslins. The first one to get to grips with the construction and the second one to perfect the fit. So yes keep at it for a while at least 👊:D
Vagabon Velda's
March 13, 2015 5:18 amThis is a cute shirt I really like the length and the split in the back is a nice touch, you are a really good seamstress.
Hila
March 14, 2015 10:37 pmThank you 😃!
Sewing with Scoobys
March 14, 2015 4:25 pmFantastic job! I love the lines on this shirt. The back top stitching is my favorite part, very original! It is very flattering on you 🙂
Hila
March 14, 2015 10:36 pmThank you 😃!
AprilEsutton
March 18, 2015 1:45 pmLove the top and love how happy you are making it and experimenting.
Hila
March 18, 2015 2:04 pmThanks April! I just love sewing so much😃
themateriallady
March 21, 2015 6:55 pmLovely shirt, and the next one will be even better! I think it looks brilliant with a stand collar.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Hila
March 22, 2015 4:24 pmThank you for your kind words! I really enjoyed your blog and your prolific makes 😉
patternandbranch
April 23, 2015 5:43 pmYours is cooler than the pattern photo! Good job. I thought I only had one Vogue pattern I wanted to buy right now, but I may have to make that two after seeing this. Nice, job!
bellina60
May 23, 2015 7:44 pmHi – I am having trouble following their instructions on the back yoke – do you have any insight? I think you did a great job on the variations.
Hila
May 23, 2015 9:18 pmThanks Bellina! I’ve used 2 different methods for the yoke. One use the same conept as sewing a godet on a skirt. I checked out Youtube tutorial by just googling sewing a godet. That sxplain how to sew to the point. Just remember to sew wrong sides together with the seam allowance on the RIGHT side of the fabric. Hope that helps 😃
bellina60
May 23, 2015 9:58 pmThanks Hila – for getting back to me so quickly and for the advice. I will check out the godet tutorials. Following your blog now 😀