A review for you today. And then one for you tomorrw. I wouldn’t want you to fall over in shock because I actually got around to reviewing something in a timely fashion!
First of all, I am standing up and stating-
“I have sloping shoulders”!! Really sloping shoulders. Okay, I’ll admit that I knew that before, but I never really saw the effect for myself until I saw the pictures on the reviews to follow. On the Jacket especially, you can see that the yoke line is not horizantal. Yuck. I will have to put some shoulder pads in, to see what that does. Both outfits look really good on “She, the dressform”. But then “she” has shoulders. Damm oh darn it! I could just cart her around so that I can say, “The clothes do look good on something!”
The first review is for the ever popular Butterick 4985.
Pattern Description: Top with gathered upper front. Lower section has princess seams, sleeve and collar variations. View B- which I made- has a gathered sleeve with a band and collar with a collar band.
Pattern Sizing: Multisized. 6-12, 14-20. I made the 12 with alterations
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it did. I wasn’t sure if the fabric was too busy for the design, but it worked well.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes they were. It’s a blouse.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked the shaping. When puffed sleeves came back into vogue, I was not quick to jump on the band wagon. I am (*cough* *cough*) of an age you know! But, having decidedly sloping shoulders (oh- you noticed?!), I thought that anything to add width to that area would be a good thing. As well, the gathered bustal (hey new word!) area is enhanced by the slight gathering, and the panels give the illusion of a waist.
There you go – three factors to make this a winner!
Fabric Used: Some pretty cotton that I spied at Fabricland. It caught my eye!
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I made a muslin first, and figured out that I needed a titch more room in the bustal (there’s that word again!) area, and I knew that I would have to give my hips breathing room. Although thinking back, if I don’t let them breath, maybe they will go away! I hauled (sidebar here- I just heard a Baltimore Oriole sing- so pretty!) um- oh yes. I hauled out Fit for Real People, and graded up a bit. Other than that, there were no design changes.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? This is a nice, staple pattern that will fit nicely in my stash of “tried and trues”. I would like to make it in a crisp white poplin, or eyelet. Get out your bike (well gas is expensive!) and pedal on down to your local/area pattern selling store and get one!
Conclusion: It’s a keeper!
Tonight I’m going to see my “other” guy! Don’t worry though, I’m taking my vintage guy too! We are going to see the new “Indiana Jones” movie. If I am mooning and swooning tomorrow it’s Harrison’s fault!
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Hmm, the photo does make it look like you have sloping shoulders. But it’s a very pretty blouse and looks great on you.
Yes, you do having sloping shoulders. But … you are being entirely too critical about this blouse on you. It looks GREAT! Love the print, love the style on you. Wear it and be proud.
The blouse looks great on you, don’t be so hard on yourself. I love the fabric.
Well from here it looks really cute! Enjoy Harry, I hope he still has it in him.
Hi Connie!!
I’ve just TAGGED you (duck…)!! The questionnaire is on RHOTO’S RAG, eh. It’s a way to get to know each other…
Still accept a soft hug??!! Tee! Hee!
Rhonda in Montreal (PR)
Love the top! I made the same one recently and I do believe yours looks better than mine!