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Finishing a September pattern in August with fabric purchased on August 28th? Priceless.
I tried to post the patternreview last night, but the 3 month long Wardrobe Contest was ending, and it was just taking too long. Plus, I have to admit . . . I have dialup, and it doesn't deal well sometimes.
It's okay, you can call me low-tech. I've been called a luddite by the really creative.
Here's the review:
Pattern Description: This turtleneck pullover with extra-long slim sleeves looks great with trousers/pants and skirts as well as underneath dresses. We suggest you sew up this simple style in several colors.
Wow, I actually agree with every word in that little blurb. That's a first.
Pattern Sizing: I used my standard BWOF size 38. I tend to make their patterns in 38 in knits and 40 in wovens. This fit true to size.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Surprisingly, I looked at them and they made sense. How often does BWOF do that? Of course, they still have you sew the shoulder and side seams, then ease in the sleeve. Why? What's wrong with setting sleeves in flat in knits? Which is what I did, and it worked. I mainly looked to see how they handled the turtleneck, which was to tell you to fold it on the fold line, pin it and then turn it back outwards so that the seam allowances can be sewn together so the collar doesn't roll. It makes sense when you think about it.
Fabric Used: Rayon/lycra blend from Metro Textiles, purchased during the PR NYC Shopping Day on 8/28/10. Wow, a late August fabric purchase and a September BWOF pattern, done by August 31st. This might be a personal best.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I'll definitely make this again - maybe next time in those practical solids I had planned to use. I like the fact that this gives the illusion of a turtleneck without actually being snug around my neck, which I find very uncomfortable, or having a seam at that point. This is actually more of a modified funnel-neck or mock-turtleneck, and I think it's more flattering than a classic turtleneck.
Conclusion: BWOF does two things well, really on-trend interesting pieces, and great basics. This would definitely go in the great basic category. I can see myself using this pattern over and over.
16 comments:
Love it. Great fabric!!!
Great turtleneck - and I love that fabric :)
Hi Karen! The fabric is absolutely the coolest thing ever. And the speed-sewing is quite impressive too. Well done.
Karen, the fabric is a great choice!
I love this. Plus, totally jealous of your speed in getting it out. Plus, totally jealous of the fabric.
Word Verification: "gerolly". Well, gerolly, I love this turtleneck!
I'm impressed! You are extraordinarily stalwart to maintain a blog with dial-up.
Thank you for sharing the lovely pictures and review. I'll definitely check out that pattern.
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The fabric is really out there.
Very nice! I might go trace this off now :D
Wow! You are fast! The fabric looks even better now that it's a top!
Looks great, and the speed at which you completed it...amazing! And to be perfectly honest, I didn't realize there was dial-up anymore. Who knew? I admire your tenacity in being online at all. ;-)
Amazing! Amazing first because of the fabric, second because you've used a Sept BWOF pattern already and third because you came home and just did it! Amazing!
Wow, that is a fantastic top! Oh, and don't feel bad about the wireless and the phone that only makes phone calls. A friend of mine asked to borrow my cell phone the other day to make a call (she couldn't find her blackberry) and when I handed my phone to her she took one look at it and said "My god....you're practically Amish."
Wow!! Wow to your personal best, wow to the fabric, and wow to the top. This pattern sounds like an excellent basic with TNT potential.
That is really impressive haste! But you're killing me with the turtleneck and the long sleeves. I am not ready for cold!
Hello! WOW! I love your fabric choice! It's so beautiful! I love pink and white together. I'm encouraged to seek out turtleneck"ish" patterns now. But not Burda (I'm intimidated!) LOL
I found your site on patternreview.com. I'm glad you posted it there. I just put my first pattern review up last night. I'm out to make some online sewing friends, as I am a beginner! You made it easy to find you by advertising your site at patternreview. Thanks for doing that!
Ooo... great top! I love the fabric!
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