Friday, January 1, 2010

Another Vogue 2925 shell - in burgandy

This jacket is part of a dress suit from Vogue 2865, made in early 2006. I've always loved the jacket but never had anything to go with it other than the matching dress. I decided to make a little shell to go underneath so it could be worn with other separates. I've made this top before in a winter white and always liked the fit of it.

Since it fit so well before, I didn't even bother to check the measurements. I cut it out cross grain so that the lines of sequins would run vertically. It is much stretchier from top to bottom than side to side, thus resulting in a much more snug fit. Annoying! Oh well, it is to be worn under the jacket after all.

I bought this narrow sequined knit years ago, and only had 7/8 yard. I waited and waited to find the perfect pattern to pair it with. I could have easily cut it wider, thus the annoyance. Okay, moving on. This time around the side gathers are actually noticeable. I did gathers on the front shoulder seam instead of pleats, same as last time.

I love this pattern. There are only two pieces, and it goes together quickly.

I used bias tape for the neck and arm facings. Those sequins would be really scratchy with a doubled hem as per the instructions. French seams were used for the minimal 4 seams.

I've completed a long sleeve knit dress but lost the light this evening for pictures. My photographer has been sneezing non-stop for the last 2 days and will probably need some convincing tomorrow. Poor thing. I guess I'll go rescue him from the kids. Happy New Year!

23 comments:

  1. love, love, love that top! I may run out to buy the pattern this weekend while Vogue is on sale at JoAnns!
    I like the finished edges on neck and armholes....was that pre-packaged bias, and do you find it allows enough stretch in those areas?

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  2. oh I love that top. I might have to get that pattern. Happy New Year!

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  3. Hi, Marsha, it in indeed prepackaged bias tape. I never use it in areas that really need to stretch very much. The neck is so wide on this that it stretched comfortably over my head, and the armholes aren't restrictive at all. I'm glad you like it! It is a very fun and easy little top.

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  4. The shell goes perfectly with the jacket. Love the colors.

    I look forward to continuing to follow your blog in 2010. Happy New Year.

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  5. A perfect top for your jacket.

    A Happy New Year to you too!

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  6. A great little pattern. Perfect in that fabric.

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  7. What a great basic shell with some cute style details. I'll have to add that one to my list. Also, I don't think it looks too tight at all. Looks great on you!

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  8. My blog-hopping led me here to your site tonight, and I just wanted to let you know that I've just spent a good half hour going back through your posts and looking at all the pretty things you've made. Definitely makes me want to find the time to sew more things for myself. Beautiful work! Happy New Year!

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  9. I like this top with the jacket very much. If I may be frank, it works better than the dress which is too old for you.

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  10. What a great top. I love that it looks quite simple to make but the styling at the shoulders makes it much dressier than a plain t-shirt. I love your pretty fabric, the colour is beautiful. When looking for top patterns I always forget to look at those that are included with suit patterns. Seeing your top has made me want this pattern, it's not in the UK Vogue catalogue any more but I have hopes of tracking it down on e-bay.

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  11. That is a nice little top. It's terrific as a stand-alone garment, or worn underneat a jacket. Nice sewing, as always!

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  12. Very pretty - I love the color. Happy new year!

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  13. I love this top Amanda . If only I was as slim as you I'd make this in a heartbeat. Happy New Year !

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  14. So cute! Like how you paired it with a more conservative jacket. I think it'd easily work for going out, too.

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  15. Beautiful color and such a cute top. Nice job!

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  16. Your top came out perfect! What a great pairing to your Vogue jacket!

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  17. Lovely top! I still need to try it (glad I got the pattern before it went OOP).

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  18. Happy New Year to you too! Great little top - love the sequins.

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  19. The fit looks great and makes for a fab outfit with the jacket.

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  20. So super cute! I'm blown away by your jackets. I didn't know homemade jackets could look so great (I'm a newbie sewer). Awesome job!

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