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Sewing: Vogue 8593 - exposed zipper
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Vogue 8593 - exposed zipper

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Vogue 8593

Instructions

See my blog - you don't want to use the facings included in the pattern: http://poldapop.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-return-of-personal-sewing-vogue-8593.html

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Funky, Classic, Casual


What was your inspiration?

I liked the look of this pattern and had some appropriate fabric in my stash that I purchased from a thrift store.

What are you most proud of?

Success with an exposed zipper - I hadn't done this before!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Don't use the facings included in the pattern - use the tutorial I link on my blog.

 

6 comments

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Davesmom on craftsy.com
Apr 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I do like your top! suits you great.
PoldaPop on craftsy.com
Apr 05, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Davesmom!
Linda74Sews on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
nice exposed zipper. was it hard to install?
PoldaPop on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Linda! A little tricky the first time but the Threads instructions were good - they show you how to miter the bottom of the zipper window so that it looks clean from the inside and out.
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Jan 07, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Checked out your blog. Very nice have signed up. Then your flickr posts. Really cute tops. I reaaly like the draped neckline and exposed zipper.....very fashion forward.
PoldaPop on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for signing up, Sheri! It's always nice to know that someone is reading what I write! And I appreciate your comments - good to know I'm on the right track!