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Hello all,
I am back with my beloved Vogue V1440 top.
Since I’ve already made the pattern once, there’s not really anything new to report in terms of construction. I have made this before here in linen and I did a comprehensive post here about the construction.
I made this in what I now know to be a medium weight purple quilting cotton. When I bought the fabric it was being sold as 100% cotton suitable for shirts. You live and learn.
Check out that Collar! Like a BOSS!!
I gushed when I saw the colour and it was love at first sight. I brought it home; it washed dried and cut within 24 hours. The fabric has a beautiful jewel tone .. however it doesn’t drape very well. Its quite stiff but perfectly serviceable.
I made this exactly as before except for the collar. I decided to try glue basting. Spent £5 on fabric glue and also bought a meter of sew in light weight woven interfacing… Yeah I am not convinced. Either I messed up the application or I got the wrong glue. The collar is stiff and am considering taking off the the upper collar and leaving the collar stand.
I accidentally sewed the armband to the inside of the bodice. But thats ok… You can only see the line of edgestitching.
Conversating with the hedge 😉
I thought I would be getting more wear out of these tops by now but the weather hasn’t been playing ball. I am hopeful for the summer though <fingers crossed> :-).
I think the next time I make it I will use a smaller collar but other than the fabric issue I really like this shirt. The colour is aMaZing!! I have only worn it around the house with a cardi.
The pictures are a bit blurry because the light was so poor… ah well. I thought I’d use a different background.
Thanks so much for clicking by and until next time …Happy sewing everyone!
Hila
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EmilyAnn Frances
May 11, 2015 9:48 pmYes, Hila, the color is gorgeous. Thanks for being open about the quilting cotton. I had a similar experience. We have the same thoughts. You can read mine at http://wp.me/p3y3fG-4G
The one wonderful thing about quilting cotton and shirting cotton is that machine made buttonholes come out neatly.
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:59 pmYes the buttonholes were the neates buttonholes I have made to date! Thank you for sharing this link! I enjoyed reading your well written thoughtful post. It amde look at experience differently. I did delight in pressing the seam because the quilting cotton responded so beautifully to steam and heat😃.
EmilyAnn Frances
May 11, 2015 9:49 pmPS-You wear it well! It’s not such an easy style to pull off.
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:53 pmThanks!
RED
May 11, 2015 10:09 pmWonderful color! Cute top! 😀
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:53 pmThanks hun😘!
sewloveable
May 11, 2015 11:29 pmIt’s a cute top no matter the obstacles. Thanks so much for sharing…..HAPPY Sewing!!!!
http://sewloveable.com
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:52 pmIndeed! Thanks for your lovely words-they made me smile😃!
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:52 pmThanks!
Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!
May 11, 2015 11:36 pmThat is a beautiful colour. Good job!
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:51 pmThanks Linda 😃!
Lady Stitcher
May 12, 2015 1:17 amVery intrigued by the fabric glue, haven’t come across it before! Is it supposed to firm things up a bit or is it more to keep everything in place? Love the colour of this, and the shoulder shaping at the back.
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:50 pmTasia on Sewaholic has a collar making tutorial that uses glue instead of fusible interfacing. Its supposed to be more even. Looking back at it now though am not sure I got the right glue. She uses a glue stick and I have a liquid glue…need to look into it more
Pam
May 12, 2015 1:21 amSuch a great colour! And I really love the back of that shirt.
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:48 pmThanks Pam! I agree on the back detail, will be making more😃
Sewing with Scoobys
May 12, 2015 1:29 amThis is a very flattering top, I am in love with the back detail! You wear this color like a boss 😉
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:46 pmThanks! I do feel “like a baws” in it 😄
kylachristine
May 12, 2015 4:55 amStill love that design! 🙂 And the color is gorgeous! Nice work!
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:44 pmThanks Ky!
Thimberlina
May 12, 2015 6:33 amStunning colour! The collar still looks good despite it being stiff, will it soften with washing? Not heard of using glue before. 😀
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:44 pmThats something I hadnt thought about…I will wait till I have washed it a couple of times to see if it softens. Tasia on Sewaholic has a tutorial for a collar that uses glue basting so I thought I’d try it 😒. Probably shoild hve done more research into it first though.
Stephanelli
May 12, 2015 7:51 amThe colour is gorgeous! I love it! Suits you and the top well 🙂
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:41 pmAw thanks hun😘.
sewingsu
May 12, 2015 8:52 amFab colour and this style really suits you!
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:41 pmThanks Su! I also really enjoy making this – its fast because it doesnt have sleeves and only 4 buttons😄
justsewtherapeutic
May 12, 2015 11:24 amI love the cut around the back and shoulders, you look fabulous in it!
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:40 pmThanks! That back detail is why I fell for that pattern. I had no confidence I could make it but I just had to have it when in came out😀. I was inspired by your drafting a dress out of the plantain tee that I am going to try and make a shirtdress out of this pattern. Wish me luck😀
lovelucie1
May 12, 2015 11:25 amYou look fabulous in this. It’s definitely your colour.
I’m incredibly jealous of your toned shoulders and arms. Does it come naturally or are you a secret gym bunny?
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:38 pmThanks Lucie! Definitely not a gym bunny but carrying around18 month old twins(at the same time one in each arm) has definitely made my arms stronger 😄. I satrted doing yoga by myself about 3 months ago and last month joined a yoga class- I am really loving it.
springystitches
May 12, 2015 11:32 amAnother gorgeous make – the colour really suits you!
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:34 pmThanks! I remember buying it on a dull grey rainy afternoon and the colour cheered me up😃
Hélène
May 12, 2015 12:16 pmWonDerFul! Perfect in all aspects: colour, style, fit.
Hila
May 12, 2015 4:32 pmThanks Helene! Now I wish summer would hurry up😁
elana
May 12, 2015 6:17 pmWow for quilting cotton it looks amazing. I can’t even tell the difference in the photographs with how it’s hanging. It’s such a beautiful color too! Well done!
Hila
May 13, 2015 12:16 pmThanks Elena! Its good ro know that it doesnt look as stiff as I think. I will say though that quilting cotton is such a well behaved fabric😃
navybluethreads
May 12, 2015 8:20 pmPurple is most definetly your colour 🙂 Love the back details on this.
Hila
May 13, 2015 12:15 pmThanks Theresa! Looking at my MeMadeMay feed I am beginning to come to the realisation that I like purple! This is shocking to me because my mom loves purple and I like to think I am nothing like my mum…😁
lisa g
May 12, 2015 8:23 pmThat color is fantastic! Love the interesting back detail. What a bummer about the quilting/shirting cotton mix up, hope it softens a bit for you.
Hila
May 13, 2015 12:14 pmYes I am hoping it will soften a bit as well. Might experiment with some hot washes and see where it takes me😃
SewSouthLondon
May 12, 2015 9:19 pmgorgeous colour on you.
Hila
May 13, 2015 12:12 pmThanks!
autumnyarn
May 14, 2015 3:15 amThis looks terrific, even if the drape isn’t quite what you hoped for! I’m planning to make this blouse up in a linen-rayon blend for the summer, and I know I will be referring to your thorough construction notes. I’m particularly excited about a top with the full range of motion for the arms.
Hila
May 14, 2015 11:54 amA linen rayon blend sounds lovely! It does allow to do a lot and I love that about this top. I will be working on turing it into a dress as well😃. Am glad you find the notes useful.
autumnyarn
May 15, 2015 5:21 pmOooo, a dress!
Amanda
May 14, 2015 8:16 pmOh yes it’s gorgeous! I love the colour too.
Hila
May 14, 2015 9:50 pmThanks Amanda!
TTs
May 17, 2015 8:46 amI love the shirt colour!
Hila
May 20, 2015 11:04 amThank you!
house of pinheiro
August 3, 2015 4:14 pmI love this top Hila.
Hila
August 5, 2015 10:27 am😃Thanks