tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post6256655222618842748..comments2023-06-26T04:34:57.433-07:00Comments on Busy Lizzie: Very Vexing Vogue 1247BusyLizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-23952171241407747602013-09-20T23:57:23.059-07:002013-09-20T23:57:23.059-07:00Such a shame! My top is in super incredibly drapey...Such a shame! My top is in super incredibly drapey rayon and I adore it. I get lots of compliments. What surprises me is how high the neckline is on yours. My top swims on me and I have to wear a singlet on it but it's lovely anyway. Your fabric looks like it's got much more structure than my rayon - but if you hate it - you hate it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-62791466657100252042013-09-18T22:58:43.577-07:002013-09-18T22:58:43.577-07:00I made this one. On the second go, I took out the ...I made this one. On the second go, I took out the pleats on the shoulder. Then I taped all the fiddly small parts together so I wouldn't have to worry about all those seams again. Finally I rotated the darts to the side. So now it doesn't look like the original top, still isn't 'flattering' but it's comfortable and easy to sew.Pammymelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17573566931293302841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-67227221639620319732013-09-18T20:00:09.711-07:002013-09-18T20:00:09.711-07:00I checked out your top, it is heaps nicer than min...I checked out your top, it is heaps nicer than mine :) and hangs beautifully. Oh well, different body types I guess.BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-84601687307639764992013-09-18T19:51:44.437-07:002013-09-18T19:51:44.437-07:00I haven't decided what to do with the cherry p...I haven't decided what to do with the cherry print yet - I think I bought 2.5m - perhaps a floaty dress - any thoughts??BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-83658752507249803152013-09-18T19:50:58.415-07:002013-09-18T19:50:58.415-07:00The fabric is from Spotlight believe it or not, ju...The fabric is from Spotlight believe it or not, just a cheap poly, good for a trial garmentBusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-68044142503894705222013-09-18T19:50:18.654-07:002013-09-18T19:50:18.654-07:00I am not sure I like the skirt for me, it's pr...I am not sure I like the skirt for me, it's pretty short! Definitely make a muslin first - good luck!BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-34882610674678847812013-09-18T19:43:11.260-07:002013-09-18T19:43:11.260-07:00It would be a lovely top in linen, the detailing w...It would be a lovely top in linen, the detailing would really show up well. I normally like Vogue but agree their sizing is weirdBusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-86519265811482061572013-09-18T19:39:43.067-07:002013-09-18T19:39:43.067-07:00Glad I could entertain you!! :)
Have moved on to a...Glad I could entertain you!! :)<br />Have moved on to a Sloppy Josephine & a vintage dress :) much betterBusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-44820811738785880322013-09-18T13:04:32.313-07:002013-09-18T13:04:32.313-07:00I made this pattern a few weeks ago and it did tak...I made this pattern a few weeks ago and it did take quite a few modifications to get it fitting me in a way that I liked. It is indeed super boxy, I was having problems because as I took in the side seams to give more shape is messes with the draping from the shoulders and then ugh, you've got another problem to deal with! I still wouldn't say it is the most flattering I've ever made, it is quite comfortable to wear with jeans (heres the post if you're interested http://www.carrie.dansm.net/?p=1825)<br /><br />The fabric is really cute though! I'm glad to hear it was only $5...I love me some cheap cute muslin-ing fabrics!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02695077316451541675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-16859192115181169782013-09-16T04:20:47.816-07:002013-09-16T04:20:47.816-07:00Oh noes! On the plus side the fabric is fierce and...Oh noes! On the plus side the fabric is fierce and your hair continues to rock my world! Time to get that AH cherry print out, I say ;)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11327154239370215171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-50421531548057456172013-09-16T00:26:02.258-07:002013-09-16T00:26:02.258-07:00Oh I love these photos! Your face in that second o...Oh I love these photos! Your face in that second one is gold. Bummer about the top not working out. It sucks getting to the end of a project and it looking crap. I do like the fabric though.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152509228698416413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-3471113248334653552013-09-15T21:55:24.075-07:002013-09-15T21:55:24.075-07:00Oh Lizzie. I was about to try this pattern for our...Oh Lizzie. I was about to try this pattern for our hot, humid summers but now I'm scared again. The boxy aspect to this top is what gives me the heebi geebies. The skirt I love and will try it.<br />But having said that I'm still going to try the top too, like you have done, because a bit of strategic fitting might help.<br />I will follow your lead and use a very soft fabric first :)velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-31931307629539664082013-09-15T20:42:45.819-07:002013-09-15T20:42:45.819-07:00I have more fabric and it was only $5 so not too w...I have more fabric and it was only $5 so not too worried. I am treating it as a muslin - good thing I didn't use anything pricey! BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-2126304046042137192013-09-15T19:11:17.773-07:002013-09-15T19:11:17.773-07:00Thanks, I hate when things don't work out, but...Thanks, I hate when things don't work out, but still it has happened just get over it and move on. At least the fabric was only $5 :)BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-19333106423267295322013-09-15T18:42:46.543-07:002013-09-15T18:42:46.543-07:00It's important to share your fails, to learn f...It's important to share your fails, to learn from them and also, well, to warn the rest of us, hehe! I bought this pattern too, mostly for the skirt but I have seen a couple of good versions of the top, still I was sceptical...If I try the top I will be sure to make in a fabric that I won't cry over if it all goes wrong ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-69853693116667338412013-09-15T18:34:47.051-07:002013-09-15T18:34:47.051-07:00thanks, disappointing but anyway c'est la viethanks, disappointing but anyway c'est la vieBusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-90312592435536118212013-09-15T18:28:29.261-07:002013-09-15T18:28:29.261-07:00It's all good, I still have fabric left!!It's all good, I still have fabric left!!BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-49560709013380552682013-09-15T18:15:54.355-07:002013-09-15T18:15:54.355-07:00Nope, for me, no point in flogging a dead horse!! ...Nope, for me, no point in flogging a dead horse!! Plenty more patterns out there to keep me happy :)BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-5613426629953975242013-09-15T18:13:54.229-07:002013-09-15T18:13:54.229-07:00Not to worry, agree back to pretty dresses! :)Not to worry, agree back to pretty dresses! :)BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-59661306214327462742013-09-15T18:13:26.943-07:002013-09-15T18:13:26.943-07:00Hmm, weird, mine is not low cut at all, anyway, I ...Hmm, weird, mine is not low cut at all, anyway, I think I have more issues than that! It was definitely interesting to see how all the pieces went together thoughBusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-59924288901076757102013-09-15T18:10:58.124-07:002013-09-15T18:10:58.124-07:00I made this same top last week and I have to admit...I made this same top last week and I have to admit it was a BIG FAIL for me too. I think you need wide shoulders for this style as you mentioned. I am so disappointed with mine as well because I was so happy with all my points meeting etc etc. I will still wear mine on a hot steamy day at home because I made it in soft linen which is very cool but you won't see me in public wearing it. This just adds to my dislike of Vogue patterns and their weird sizing.Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491386020542209322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-10216664695379337322013-09-15T17:16:38.116-07:002013-09-15T17:16:38.116-07:00Nah, not worth saving - I have 1m left of the fabr...Nah, not worth saving - I have 1m left of the fabric, will make a Sencha I think, at least I know I like that one!BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-80636564179448952802013-09-15T16:19:21.486-07:002013-09-15T16:19:21.486-07:00Oh that pouting one has made my Monday!!! Thank yo...Oh that pouting one has made my Monday!!! Thank you :P<br /><br />Save the fabric and move on to bigger and better things. Sewing disasters make the successes more sweet. Michelle Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17968108450132689973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-38428189887890424842013-09-15T12:46:39.701-07:002013-09-15T12:46:39.701-07:00The fabric is cute. Can you save it?
The most an...The fabric is cute. Can you save it? <br /><br />The most annoying thing about sewing is that you can't try it on beforehand! Boo! Thanks for sharing though. At least I'm not the only one.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-5098739962321471962013-09-15T10:44:00.153-07:002013-09-15T10:44:00.153-07:00But you're so cute, even when you're pouti...But you're so cute, even when you're pouting! <br /><br />You know, I've never been a big fan of this pattern no matter what body I've seen it on, although I know a lot of people are crazy about it. I also think the Sewing Gods do this once in a while to keep us humble! It certainly has happened to me enough times! <br /><br />And I'm a big fan of keeping it real - it's not realistic to expect every single thing to turn out great, but it's so easy to think they should when all we see on blogs is the great stuff! So thanks for sharing this!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.com