Trying to instantly satisfy my needs and my wants in one shot, I decided to do some therapy sewing. I needed to mend my feelings, mend a new pair of jeans, mend a piece of mind and, mend a different style blouse. Of all the vibrant and not so vibrant colored tops in my closet, I cannot believe that I did not own a blue blouse. Well, I do own a strapless pull up bandeau type top but that doesn’t count because I do not wear it that often. I’m not too fond of having my girls flip and flop all over the place and have yet to find a strapless bra that ACTUALLY HOLD UP MY GIRLIE POO’S!
I used a couple of stash patterns that I’ve had for a while. The pants are Butterick 5682. It has five different types of pants. A is the slim ankle length; B is the straight leg. I made the straight leg version. C is the boot cut; D is the flared leg; and E is the trouser pant.
I cut the 14 in a stretch denim that is also from the stash. The end result? Too big. I guess I’ve been really losing weight. I would usually cut the 14 and it would be a smidgen tight, but something I could tolerate.
I made this pattern right from bag. Like I said, I wanted instant. Well, I learned a few things about this pattern. Compared to the J. Stern and the Jalie Jean – this pattern does not come close.
- This pattern IS for the petite. I’m just 5’3” and the length is kind of short, but ok. Or I may just like my length a little longer. If you plan on wearing your pants with heels ADD MORE LENGTH.
- There is not enough zipper coverage if made as is. You will need to move your zipper a little further back to get more zipper coverage.
- I prefer the pocket bags to meet in the center with the zipper. That adds a little bit of a tummy control. You’ll have to draft it out or use a piece from another pattern if you want that feature.
- I don’t know if the pattern is meant to be low rise, mid rise, or mom rise. The zipper is short for a low rise. The place where the pants hit on the belly is mid to high rise and the way the pocket area lands seems like mommy jeans. I mean, what exactly are these hybrids?
Other than the previous, everything else is ok. Like I left any likes, huh? I can say that I will not be making these again because after I make my adjustments, I might as well just make a pair of J. Stern’s or Jalie’s and skip the headaches.
I guess I could have taken a photo of the back pockets and front details. My ‘diamonds’ came off and therefore I was not showing them. I need to find another way to make those ‘crystals’ stay on.
Now, for the top, I was quite surprised. I used McCall’s 6797. It’s a Palmer Pletsch labeled easy knits. I made the medium. First, let me say, I love my new top. Maybe not. Well, honestly, I don’t know. It’s so unique that I don’t know how… well, I don’t know if I like it. And if I do, I don’t know why I do. Confused yet? Me too. We have a love hate relationship. I love the color, which is of my genius taste and choice.
It’s asymmetrical in hem and sleeves. It’s described as a pull over draped top. The right side hem is lower than the left and the right sleeve is a wide draped long sleeve. Meaning the right side of the top is heavier than the left, thus making the top seem to slide or hang to one side if you are not careful. So, this is where my I-don’t-know-if-I-like-this-top-or-not comes in. It’s the only thing I’m not so sure of. Other than that, I may make another one.
I used a rib knit. Again, from the stash.
This pattern goes together quite fast. A beginner may not need the instructions. Caution from a wiser, though: Do not forget that if you are making the B and C versions (the ones with the sleeve option) that you do not put the sleeve band on. There’s a sleeve that goes there. Yeah, I did that. Just stitching along and dang on it, I’m about to put in the sleeve and I’d already put the band in. And. That. Is. Just. The. Way. I. Left. It. So, now I have a blue rib knit sleeve that is waiting for a body to be attached to. Maybe I’ll do a color block top. I do have some white, gray and yellow rib knit in the stash.
This look was actually sewn and worn on the last Sunday in 2014. I’m just now blogging because well, I’m slow blogging. I really need to get out that funk real quick.
by Scheryka
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