It's been so long since I've updated the blog. There is a little sewing going on. Just no time to blog about it. Unlike so many others who are stranded at home, I'm an essential employee who's been working overtime in a pharmacy. Starting next month, though, the budget requires the annual summer cuts. I'll only be working 4 days a week so I'll have much more sewing time. Yay!
Onto the review of the Vogue top-- Vogue 9128.
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It's sewn in a size 20 and it fits nicely except in the neckline. I should have narrowed that slightly as it gapes a little bit. This doesn't really show when I wear it, but I'm aware of it and for some reason it disproportionately bothers me. I think if I make it again, I'll use a heavier ITY or lightweight ponte. Something with a little heft/body but still drapes well and tighten up that neckline. I used a rather lightweight ITY from Cali Fabrics for this one.
I also used my Teflon foot to sew this and it just glided over the fabric. No ruffling or waves--even on the narrow hem. Just love this foot for knits!
In Quilty News, I finished piecing the Pat Sloan April Quilt Along quilt. I'm very pleased with how it turned out. Now to quilt it for hanging in July!
I've got a couple of Simplicity makes to share next. I can definitely say it won't take 6 weeks to post them! Well, it's a lovely day out there for a change, so we're driving down to see Daughter #1 and her family for the first time in 8 weeks. I do miss them all so much, especially those two grandsons!
Hopefully everyone gets some sewing in on this long weekend!
Onto the review of the Vogue top-- Vogue 9128.
This is a Very Easy Vogue pattern and it lives up to its title. A confident beginner could do this using a little care with the curved seams. I like how the front J seams give the waist a bit of shape while the peplum flares out over the hips.
It's sewn in a size 20 and it fits nicely except in the neckline. I should have narrowed that slightly as it gapes a little bit. This doesn't really show when I wear it, but I'm aware of it and for some reason it disproportionately bothers me. I think if I make it again, I'll use a heavier ITY or lightweight ponte. Something with a little heft/body but still drapes well and tighten up that neckline. I used a rather lightweight ITY from Cali Fabrics for this one.
I also used my Teflon foot to sew this and it just glided over the fabric. No ruffling or waves--even on the narrow hem. Just love this foot for knits!
In Quilty News, I finished piecing the Pat Sloan April Quilt Along quilt. I'm very pleased with how it turned out. Now to quilt it for hanging in July!
I've got a couple of Simplicity makes to share next. I can definitely say it won't take 6 weeks to post them! Well, it's a lovely day out there for a change, so we're driving down to see Daughter #1 and her family for the first time in 8 weeks. I do miss them all so much, especially those two grandsons!
Hopefully everyone gets some sewing in on this long weekend!
