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Vogue 8815 Top Completed

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Plus-Size Pattern Fitting & Design »

Instructions

Using Barbara's method I began with a size 18 (which corresponds to my upper chest measurement because I am a D-cup) and added to the side seams which brought it up to a size 22. I had to take out 1/2" across the armhole for a petite adjustment that I usually make. Because I'm a D-cup I added a side dart. I also lengthened the bodice so that it would reach my waist. For the hems I used ...
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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Plus-sized

Style: Classic

Materials

I used a matte jersey knit for this top.

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MSEJEN

May 15, 2013

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Very nice and I love your fabric print. I've made several of these because their a quick sew...

Sew Blessed Maw

Feb 01, 2013

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Love your blouse.. so pretty.. Perfect fabric.

djah2

Jan 19, 2013

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Great Job, the fabric really sets it off.

hinon

Jan 18, 2013

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I really like this top done in the fabric you've chosen!

krboc1112742

Dec 30, 2012

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Wow great job, nice fabric too. The top looks stylish, sophisicated, but not childish.

Pilercat

Dec 29, 2012

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What type of fabric did you use? It looks really nice and drapes well.

Aremoni

Dec 29, 2012

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Gee, thanks everyone for all the lovely comments! I used a matte jersey fabric which has a lovely drape to it and was perfect for this pattern.

Chris Lucas

Dec 19, 2012

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I love your fabric choice and your top looks great :)

BeaJay.

Dec 04, 2012

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Very nice indeed - love your fabric choice - great job.

chris shoop

Dec 02, 2012

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I like the animal print - it looks so good - I'm tempted to get the pattern too, since I just got a sales flyer from Jo-Anne.

unseams1068281

Dec 01, 2012

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This turned out really great. Waiting on my pattern now. May just go buy one to have and get started. TFS

Sew Blessed Maw

Feb 01, 2013

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I too, am waiting on my pattern.. And I am REALLY tempted to just go buy one.lol

CarmenH

Nov 30, 2012

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I like how this turned out. I'm a bit conscious about my tummy area. Does the peplum cover the tummy or does it stop half way?

Aremoni

Nov 30, 2012

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I too have a tummy problem and to my surprise this top turned out to be very flattering. I lowered the bodice seam to my natural waistline and the peplum covers everything nicely.

BeaJay.

Dec 04, 2012

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The course shows you how to lengthen the peplum to any lenght you want so you tailor the pattern to suit you.

so2sew

Nov 30, 2012

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I would need to have a higher neckline with a collar and 3/4 length sleeves. would this be possible? I suppose I would never wear this stle as it is.

Aremoni

Nov 30, 2012

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Yes, anything is possible--as Barbara shows at the end of the class how to make different garments from this pattern. If I were you I would find another Vogue pattern that has the neckline and collar you want and then just trace it onto tthis pattern. Same with the sleeves.

Ada H

Nov 29, 2012

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Very nice. The fabric selection matches up with the design and made the whole thing work.

tracyl

Nov 29, 2012

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looks awesome!

Davesmom

Nov 28, 2012

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Your top is lovely! Your tip about making the bodice longer is something I am going to try as I hate high waist ed dresses or tops. I have not gotten my pattern yet .

Loekie

Nov 27, 2012

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I really like your top, it looks soft and fluid

amhch2112

Nov 27, 2012

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You blouse looks great! I just started the class and you are very motivating!

Scheri Manson

Nov 27, 2012

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The Sewing Studio with Diana Rupp makes up a great pencil skirt. Sign up you will like her style.

Eva testar

Nov 27, 2012

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I think its look great. Is that pattern included in the class?

Aremoni

Nov 27, 2012

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Thanks Eva! Yes, they send you this pattern to go with the class. This class is great and I highly recommend taking it. I've learned so much from Barbara.

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Scheri Manson

Nov 27, 2012

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Wow. Its great. Love your fabric choice. I really bombed with this pattern and my fabric. But I have since found a more flattering pattern and will be back to Barbaras class to make up in the new year. Love to see that great top with a yummy dark chocolate pencil skirt.

Aremoni

Nov 27, 2012

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Thanks Scheri. That pencil skirt is a great idea. I have some dark brown mole skin fabric in my stash that I think I will make up. I discovered I liked this top much better when I used a fabric that has a more fluid nature such as a soft rayon or matte jersey so that the peplum doesn't stick out at the hips but falls in soft folds, so you might try that.

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Barbara Deckert
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Nov 26, 2012

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Looks really nice!!!! Did you make your paper tape dressform, too?

Aremoni

Nov 26, 2012

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Thanks Barbara! Yes, I made her from duct tape about 8 years ago and she is beginning to become unglued. It is time to make another one!

Aremoni

Nov 26, 2012

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Thanks Barbara! Yes, I made her from duct tape about 8 years ago and she is beginning to become unglued. It is time to make another one!

Aremoni

Nov 26, 2012

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Thanks Barbara! Yes, I made her from duct tape about 8 years ago and she is beginning to become unglued. It is time to make another one!

Aremoni

Nov 26, 2012

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Thanks Barbara! Yes, I made her from duct tape about 8 years ago and she is beginning to become unglued. It is time to make another one!

Lana Lew

Nov 26, 2012

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Your blouse turned out beautiful!

Aremoni

Nov 26, 2012

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Thanks Lana!

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