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Inky

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kamikat said:
Here is my contest entry for patternreview.com's vintage pattern challenge. I still can't decide if this outfit works on a fuller figure.

Oh Kamikat i love this and i love it on you. I think the jumper works very well. Me personally I don't like a buttoned up blouse so maybe loosen the button?
 

kamikat

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Inky said:
Oh Kamikat i love this and i love it on you. I think the jumper works very well. Me personally I don't like a buttoned up blouse so maybe loosen the button?

The collar is a funny shape and flops if you unbutton some buttons. I'd make another with a more standard collar shape. When I finished the jumper, I tried it on with a deep scoop necked t-shirt and it looked better.
 

Inky

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The collar is a funny shape and flops if you unbutton some buttons. I'd make another with a more standard collar shape. When I finished the jumper, I tried it on with a deep scoop necked t-shirt and it looked better.

gotcha - i noticed it had lot of buttons. I think we of the voluptuousness variety are not as flattered when fully buttoned up. Too much chest expanse I think.
 

Lady Day

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I love high button oxfords. :) This one is awesome!

I think the suspender straps might be a tad short. Isnt the fit of that high waist supposed to hit just beneath your bust? I dont wear that style so I have no idea.

Good luck in the contest!

LD
 

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Lady Day said:
I love high button oxfords. :) This one is awesome!

I think the suspender straps might be a tad short. Isnt the fit of that high waist supposed to hit just beneath your bust? I dont wear that style so I have no idea.

Good luck in the contest!

LD
The waist of the jumper hits me at my natural waist. If you look closely on the pattern drawing, you can kind of see a little shading for a bust right below the points. However, it's a junior's pattern, which means a smaller bust. The top of the pattern pieces definitely angle out to accommodate more flesh above the waist. Since I entered this into the contest and they have rules against major design changes, I kept it very close to the original. I'm still open to playing around with design changes for future jumpers.
 

BoPeep

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I agree with LadyDay, when wearing a classic blouse, I like it buttoned up. I think the waistline falls nicely, too. Maybe the "chest expanse" that inky mentioned would be minimized by a slightly wider strap? I'm petite and always narrow my straps so they're not too chunky (I always have to narrow the shoulders of blouses as well). Overall a great casual outfit!
 

kamikat

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Several commenters have mentioned the width on the straps. I think that would be an easy thing to adjust without having to redraft the whole thing. I'm going to give it a shot.
 

swinggal

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I am currently making this. Using black satin backed crepe with a olive green contrast. The fabric has a lovely drape and it is all cut on the bias.

Going well so far. Will post when it is done. I have my housemate helping as she is an avid sewer and knows all the tricks of the trade. Has anyone else here made it?

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Inky

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A dress in April AND a skirt in May - that's a record for me ;)

McCalls 4718 (1942) 12-gore skirt in a 100% cotton. I did make the wide waistband with the belt loops but it turned out a bit loose. I probably won't bother altering it, just wear it with a wide belt as in the picture.

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BoPeep

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Great skirt, inky! I live in cotton skirts and fitted tees over the summer - so easy to wear. BTW, I really love that buffet that keeps appearing in your photos! :)
 

Inky

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Thanks so much ladies!

BoPeep - I love skirts and fitted T's more than any other outfit. So versatile. I love our buffet too - we got it for a steal (small crack in one of the side mirrors and needs handles) but it matched our dining set very well and it's small and fit in the space - it was waiting for us less than 5 miles down the road - go figure!
 

zendy

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You look like you're right out of a factory photo. I love the overalls paired with the snood. These were hell for me to make, Im off to read if they were as painful for you :p
 

Ms Sew-n-Sew

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Kamikat, they are fantastic! I love your whole look.
I have a similar pattern by Folkwear that I've been sitting on for at least a year. I feel inspired to make a start on it!
 

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