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[kamikat]

Here is a shirt for my husband!

Another Cherry!

I love these! Did you use modern patterns for them? If so, which ones? I've made my husband a couple bowling shirts, but I think he'd like one like this, too. I need to make myself one of those tops!

 

[~Psycho Sue~]

Kamikat,

thanks for the compliments! The top is a burda plus size pattern. It has 3 options for top/dress. The halter, the strap, and the wide strap. It is a great pattern. BURDA 7907

The men's shirt is Simplicity 3852. The envelope shows it all in one color, if you make the yoke a contrasting color then it's more retro

Be sure to post if you make one! I would love to see! I am a handmade clothing nerd!

 

[kamikat]

Kamikat,

thanks for the compliments! The top is a burda plus size pattern. It has 3 options for top/dress. The halter, the strap, and the wide strap. It is a great pattern. BURDA 7907

Oh, thank God! As soon as I saw it was a Burda pattern, I had a fear that it would be Burda 7666 (also a plus pattern)! It's a wiggle dress with the same shoulders, but for some reason made me look pregnant. I'm adding 7907 to my to-buy list.

 

[~Psycho Sue~]

Oh, thank God! As soon as I saw it was a Burda pattern, I had a fear that it would be Burda 7666 (also a plus pattern)! It's a wiggle dress with the same shoulders, but for some reason made me look pregnant. I'm adding 7907 to my to-buy list.

thanks for the heads up, I was contemplating buying that one! LOL
This pattern did need some extra room in the side seams for meh belly! After some experience with this pattern, I now do this one with a 24 bust merged into the largest hip (28), and even then I only do a 3/8" seam allowance. I CANNOT stand having tops ride up my ass. They need to stay right at the top of the butt crack or I fidget all day with it. LOL

 

[C-dot]

Fantastic top, Psycho Sue! I love anything with cherries.

Last night I made a lingerie envelope, from a pattern in October 1954's The Workbasket:

Edit: And we're back!

It took me no more than 2 hours, and now I have a lovely envelope to store my stockings. I'm going to make another one soon for gloves.

 

[~Psycho Sue~]

Fantastic top, Psycho Sue! I love anything with cherries.

Last night I made a lingerie envelope, from a pattern in October 1954's The Workbasket:

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C-dot...that was an evil tease! (love it)

 

[C-dot]

C-dot...that was an evil tease! (love it)

Hehe... Apologies

 

[~Psycho Sue~]

that really looks lux C-dot! I like the shoe too.

 

[Lorena B]

Me too, the shoe pin really makes it look extra lux C-dot:eusa_clap

 

[Lorena B]

Psycho Sue, those little number you made are really cool too.
Love the shirt and the printing, so novelty!!

 

[C-dot]

Thanks, ladies! The shoe pin my mum gave me when I was in elementary school. lol It really works though!

 

[cynroux]

What a great idea and project C-dot! It turned out so cute too.

Has anyone had experience with Vogue V2401? I picked it up yesterday at JoAnne's for a song along with enough chocolate brown taffeta to make a nice dress for Thanksgiving (JoAnne's is having a fantastic sale btw). Tips, tricks and things to look out for are greatly appreciated, since I'm still new at this.

 

[Mrs. Merl]

cynroux - I can absolutely imagine that pattern in that fabric! I can't wait to see the result!

 

[Lauren]

cynroux, the best advice I can think of for dealing with Vintage Vogue repros is to make a muslin first. They run big and fit a little wonky sometimes. I've made a few myself and have heard the same thing from several people who have also made them.

 

[~Psycho Sue~]

probably due to them resizing them. I bet the bigger the size, the more wonky they are. I am making one in a size 12 for a friend. that bolero with the triangular seam under the arms ALMOST broke me this weekend. i had to hand sew that sucker. PLUS they had me put organza at the corner to prevent it from being malformed. This bolero..NO PATTERN ADJUSTMENT options.

 

[goldwyn girl]

C-dot, love the lingerie bag !

In my experience I agree with Lauren, Vintage Vogue do run on the large side. I have not made up that particular pattern. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished result.

 

[C-dot]

Has anyone had experience with Vogue V2401? I picked it up yesterday at JoAnne's for a song along with enough chocolate brown taffeta to make a nice dress for Thanksgiving (JoAnne's is having a fantastic sale btw).

Ooh my, chocolate brown taffeta? That will look amazing with that pattern. Reminds me of New Look.

I wish I could give tips, but I've never made a dress before. I have a sailor dress pattern from sixsexsix, but have yet to attempt the daunting feat.

Good luck, I'm excited to see the finished product!

 

[pretty faythe]

What kind of sale?!? I've been in to buy yarn, been attempting beenies and other variations of crochet hats, but didn't look around at anything else (for a change lol)

 

[Foofoogal]

Ooh my, chocolate brown taffeta? That will look amazing with that pattern.

seriously amazing. Sewing taffeta takes talent.
http://sandysfancypants.blogspot.com

 

[cynroux]

seriously amazing. Sewing taffeta takes talent.
http://sandysfancypants.blogspot.com

Then I'd better take heed and start with the muslin.