Monday, January 12, 2009

My First Vogue pattern V2850

I have been so afraid of buying, talkless of sewing a vogue pattern, I just talked to myself , "if you don't try you don't fail and if you don't fail you don't learn" , so I gave vogue pattern a shot, and so glad I did, and as from now, I guess no stopping.............but not complicated ones though .................lol.
Here is a review of my Anna Sui V2850 Vogue pattern. I guess this is an OOP pattern.
Fabric Used: For the top I used 100% polyester fabric, I got for $1.99 at fabricland store.
Pattern Sizing: I cut out Size 16.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I did a FBA , I raised the neck by 1" to keep the girls perfectly where they belong, and I lengthened the lower portion by 4 ", because I didn't like the shorter look of it on the model. Also, I wanted the inside to look neat and professional , I used french seam throughout, no serging at all, and I truly love the outcome.
Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow. I never knew I could make Vogue pattern, I thought they are too complicated with lots of pattern pieces, but I was amazed how easy the instructions were.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like everything about the pattern, the simplicity, the instruction, infact nothing to dislike at all.
Conclusion: Glad I tried it out, my top is so neat inside and out, the simplicity of this pattern will make me recommend it to beginners like me and others who might want to try out simple Vogue pattern.
FBA Alteration
Lengthened lower front and back
Top inside out
Top on me

I hope this helps...........
Back to my sewing room........ Have fun sewing :-) Aminat

24 comments:

  1. Lovely top! Great choice of fabric and pattern style. Nice to see a positive review of Vogue, maybe I'll suck up the courage to try their patterns too one day :)

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  2. Your top came our fabulous and like you I will be trying a vogue pattern for the first time. Vogue 8300.

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  3. I love your blouse and the fabric is perfect for it. I have that pattern...I need to get busy!

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  4. Vogue patterns are my favorites. I have this one but it intimidates me a bit. Did you notice it was rated average, not easy. Congratulations om sewing a beautiful blouse from your first Vogue pattern!

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  5. Your top is very pretty.Aren't you glad you took that leap? You did a wonderful job.I love Vogue patterns.

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  6. Wow! You did a fantastic job. You are now an official Voguer (I just made that up - but I am sure you can tackles others).

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  7. Congratulations on your first garments with vogue. I use to be scared of them too.

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  8. That's a really attractive blouse. Hurrah for trying out Vogue - I still haven't gotten to that step. Keep it up!

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  9. Thank you all for all the comments, I am searching for my next simple vogue pattern, but I still can't part with simplicity/Newlook patterns.I think they are easier to make, and most times their instructions are easier to follow as well.
    Have fun everyone.

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  10. Very pretty top! I have this pattern in tash too...was just thinking about trying it out! :)

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  11. Cute top! You did an excellent job fitting your top and pant. Thanks for sharing the detail alteration pictures.

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  12. Thanks for visiting my blog! I 'm glad you did cause now I've found yours. Your Anna Sui top is really lovely. I love Vogue patterns and use them a lot but I find that New Look and BUrda fit me best.Now I'm going to look at your blog some more.

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  13. Thanks for sharing your bold move to try a Vogue pattern (and your blog says that you are a beginner sewist). Vogue may be at the least (for me) an advanced beginner level.

    You've inspired me. Thanks!

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  14. Your top looks beautiful. Looks like you're going to breeze through Vogue patterns effortlessly!

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  15. Your top looks great! Keep on sewing and you'll be working on any Vogue pattern you want!

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  16. Fun top! I've been looking at different sewing sites and so inspired by what sistahs are creating!

    Best, Kyra
    www.BlackThreads.blogspot.com

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  17. Thank you for visiting my blog. You have advanced beyond being a beginner. I looked through your blog and you made a pair of pants!!! I have yet to do that successfully. I am impressed!!! I am currently working on a pair and I am praying they turn out well, but I am not getting my hopes up. See you in blogland.

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  18. Hello. I just nominated your blog for kreativ blogger award. You overcame a fear of trying a vogue pattern (even though you say you're a beginner sewist). :) I love your pictures, entire blog layout and will continue to follow it. I knew nothing about this award till someone nominated my blog. I'm a new blogger and newbie sewer. Keep up the great work!

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  19. Congratulations on your first Vogue! You did a wonderful job :) Your top looks great!

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  20. Congrats on your first vogue!!!! I love their patterns!

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  21. This looks beautiful on you! I think you need to upgrade your status from "beginner" now! :)

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  22. This is such a beautiful blouse.
    I have this pattern and it's just been sitting there but I think that I'm pulling it out this spring.

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  23. Hi. You did a lovely job on the top. I too am afraid of sewing vogue patterns. Could you please tell me what OOP means? Thank you.

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  24. Hello Newit, Thanks for your commet. OOP means (Out of Print)

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