I really enjoy watching your videos and I get so much inspiration and confidence to move forward with my attempts at sewing by watching you. You construct garments and solve problems. Do you realize how much it helps me to just keep going and love the process and the final results. I’m so grateful I found you. Thank you for being real and showing us how to manage and solve problems! How interesting you are darling!
When I saw the pattern I recalled one off my very early memories. Mum in a chocolate will suit with view A in a buttercup coloured crepe. My parents were married in 1945 yes I was a Victory baby! This outfit was her going away assemble which she wore to death, as you did, rationing.!!!! Funny that my most vivid memories involve clothing!
It's the first time I feel relaxed when watching a sewing video, many times the videos is edited as if they were in a rush which booming music often amplify that feeling.
I love the color green and the pattern in your fabric. I have read or heard that reproductions of vintage patterns can be problematic and one should, if possible, try to get the original.
I made this blouse a few months ago, and my collar met in the back as the drawing shows. I used some cotton leftover from a dress (far too anxious to use a silky type fabric!) for a wearable muslin and the fussy part for me was in the collar facing. I had to cut tiny notches to ease it to fit right. I adore how yours looks and am tempted to make the long sleeved version next.
Looks like you’ve followed the pattern correctly. I would draft a new collar pattern for it, extending the back part of the collar to meet the centre back as the drawing intends. Your blouse looks lovely regardless of the ‘glitch’.
A possible reason why they turned out differently-the pattern companies are reissuing their vintage designs through one of two processes...hunting down the original patterns including at resale shops and social media because they did not keep them OR through drafting anew based on pictures...The company may use new line drawing based on the redraft or new/old drawings based on the otiginals. BTW: With that fabric and those buttons, I think I actually prefer the collar ending short and showing off the top button more than I would have liked the collar meeting
@@HGCUPCAKES The only company with an archives is Vogue and theirs is incomplete- It wasn't until the 1970s when businesses, in general, started keeping product archives. (It was actually Disney, who then and now, protected its in house archive of films, first began to license then release movies to the home market on videotape in 1978, that actually got companies seriously considering archiving their products in house.)
Hello Tara! Your back may be a different size than your front. Maybe an FBA would achieve a better fit than a larger size. But, I'm not seeing any telltale drag lines. So, it could be pattern manufacturers' error. Applying binding as opposed to facings was a much better idea. It gives a much cleaner finish. In spite of the frustrating instructions, you've done a wonderful job. The colour is to die for. I love how you've styled it with crush velvet and denim. That look is an entire mood! Very Edith Head!
Hi Tara, I love your top and your styling of it. I’ve made this top version B. And I found the same problem when I came to the neckline. You solved this “problem “ much better than I did. I do however love this blouse and will try your finish technique the next time I make it.
Thank you Tara again for a lovely video your blouse is ever so pretty. As my whardrobe is me-made I come across patterns that have errors in them especially the very expensive Vogue, but I crack on and will not stop. I believe these obstacles makes me better and proud, when the passion is in place there no shopping it. I am where for any encouragment you might need take good care
10:23 Stretching of the neckline pieces: It may have helped to carefully stay-stitch the neckline, facing and collar sections before handling them and check that the shape fit the pattern piece. It's also possible the front button and buttonhole bands were intended to be stitched together inside out and turned for a self facing on that part. The fabric is lovely; but crepe does stretch!
I had a similar collar issue with a McCalls pattern recently- the answer was the pictures in the instructions showed to sew and clip to the notch but the pattern actually needed to go together at a dot about 1 inch further along- and I didn't notice because I was able to ease in the excess. I only found out by looking at other reviews when it looked weird.
Im going to take your advice on sewing French seams with lightweight fabrics! I tried pinking and its still fraying a bit so I guess French seams are the way to go
I’m still getting the hang of them! But I do want to sew some 1940s undergarments from a pattern lol so I’ll definitely have to get used to them! Im going to re do the blouse I did with French Seams next time. I do have a question if I may, but how much seam allowance would you add to compensate for the French seam?
I had the same problem with the facing! I thought I did something wrong with the button band because I up cycled fabric and the button band from another shirt. Have you figured out how to fix it since? The blouse looks beautiful though 😊
I’ve used simplicity for another 40’s blouse (the one that comes with the overalls). I think their patterns just have an odd sizing issue? Facings fit weird, and I have to modify it. They also include a LOT of ease. I ended up cutting the pattern several sizes than recommended smaller in order to get a better fit. I figured out the hard way that I need to make mock-ups after discovering that the crotch seam of the 40’s trousers was way too deep despite fitting my waist perfectly.
Reason you had problems with the blouse facing is they didn't have facings. Finished with bias as you did or with self bias or seam binding. I've looked at vintage garments and blouses just didn't make use of them unless they were supporting buttons and button holes. I suspect they were drafted to match what modern sewers are used to. Spot on about not using modern interfacing too. People don't realise that in seeing vintage properly you have to use the same techniques and technologies.
I cannot figure out how to do the back panels. The instructions do not make any sense. I am putting it away now and will have a look at it again, probably making it up as I go along!
Hello Tara! Despite the disappointment that the top did not work out as expected, it is still really beautiful. I especially like it with the thin black belt on. Crazy how a simple and covering top can be sexy
@@TaraDeighton I have another person that I follow who has compared original vintage patterns and the reissue patterns it’s a wild difference between them sometimes. I don’t know how they are doing them but it’s never good.
Funny enough I have found vintage patterns reissued often have problems such as you experienced. I think the problem is vintage sizing is modernized and often times instruction sheets are altered without quality control. The pattern pieces are sloppily graded resulting in annoying problems like yours. Thanks for the tip re insertion of sleeves for french seaming much easier than what I was doing.
Why on earth did you you not make a toile? A pattern you’re unfamiliar with, a unique piece of vintage fabric… an experienced sewer surely would have made a toile?
Quite simply my Dear, I don't often have the time logistically when sewing for myself to both toile and sew the garment. Even the most experienced seamstress encounters problems/makes mistakes from time to time and luckily I love the finished blouse!
I really enjoy watching your videos and I get so much inspiration and confidence to move forward with my attempts at sewing by watching you. You construct garments and solve problems. Do you realize how much it helps me to just keep going and love the process and the final results. I’m so grateful I found you. Thank you for being real and showing us how to manage and solve problems! How interesting you are darling!
The blouse came out beautiful. The material was so soft and and timeless. Don’t be so hard on yourself.
Tara, this top turned out super nice and no one would ever know you hit a snag to look at it. Your back design is actually better!
That's so lovely of you to say ~ thank you so much!
When I saw the pattern I recalled one off my very early memories. Mum in a chocolate will suit with view A in a buttercup coloured crepe. My parents were married in 1945 yes I was a Victory baby! This outfit was her going away assemble which she wore to death, as you did, rationing.!!!! Funny that my most vivid memories involve clothing!
That's such a lovely memory and thank you so much for sharing it with me! I remember things by clothing too!
It's the first time I feel relaxed when watching a sewing video, many times the videos is edited as if they were in a rush which booming music often amplify that feeling.
That's so lovely to hear! Thank you so much!
I love the color green and the pattern in your fabric. I have read or heard that reproductions of vintage patterns can be problematic and one should, if possible, try to get the original.
I made this blouse a few months ago, and my collar met in the back as the drawing shows. I used some cotton leftover from a dress (far too anxious to use a silky type fabric!) for a wearable muslin and the fussy part for me was in the collar facing. I had to cut tiny notches to ease it to fit right. I adore how yours looks and am tempted to make the long sleeved version next.
Looks like you’ve followed the pattern correctly. I would draft a new collar pattern for it, extending the back part of the collar to meet the centre back as the drawing intends. Your blouse looks lovely regardless of the ‘glitch’.
A possible reason why they turned out differently-the pattern companies are reissuing their vintage designs through one of two processes...hunting down the original patterns including at resale shops and social media because they did not keep them OR through drafting anew based on pictures...The company may use new line drawing based on the redraft or new/old drawings based on the otiginals.
BTW: With that fabric and those buttons, I think I actually prefer the collar ending short and showing off the top button more than I would have liked the collar meeting
Thank you so much for this! That's really interesting to know and I really appreciate your lovely feedback!
They do keep their old patterns. They have the masters. They are invaluable to them. It’s what all businesses should do.
@@HGCUPCAKES The only company with an archives is Vogue and theirs is incomplete- It wasn't until the 1970s when businesses, in general, started keeping product archives. (It was actually Disney, who then and now, protected its in house archive of films, first began to license then release movies to the home market on videotape in 1978, that actually got companies seriously considering archiving their products in house.)
The amount of times I have found the facing around the neck on vintage patterns. I guess it was a theme back then.
Thank you for the review. I just made this pattern and it came out great because I knew what to expect from your video.
That makes me very happy to hear!
The blouse was beautiful. It looked lovely on you. I am in the process of making my first dress...making a complete mess of it, of course!
Thank you! You have to start somewhere and I hope you're happy with your finished dress!
I had the same problem. It was my first attempt at sewing and of course I had blamed myself. I’m so relieved that it hadn’t been my fault.
Thank you for letting me know! I think I will revisit this pattern and do an update!
Hello Tara! Your back may be a different size than your front. Maybe an FBA would achieve a better fit than a larger size. But, I'm not seeing any telltale drag lines. So, it could be pattern manufacturers' error.
Applying binding as opposed to facings was a much better idea. It gives a much cleaner finish.
In spite of the frustrating instructions, you've done a wonderful job. The colour is to die for.
I love how you've styled it with crush velvet and denim. That look is an entire mood! Very Edith Head!
That's a really good point! And thank you for your lovely feedback! I'm all for Edith Head!
Hi Tara, I love your top and your styling of it. I’ve made this top version B. And I found the same problem when I came to the neckline. You solved this “problem “ much better than I did. I do however love this blouse and will try your finish technique the next time I make it.
Hi Estelle, I'm glad to know it wasn't just me! It's such a lovely top and perfect for the vintage wardrobe and I'll be making more too!
Lovely!
Thank you!
Your top came out so cute!
Thank you!
I’m so enjoying your vlogs, they inspire me to make all these patterns. You’re a joy to watch.
I'm so pleased you're enjoying them and thank you for this lovely feedback!
Thank you Tara again for a lovely video your blouse is ever so pretty.
As my whardrobe is me-made I come across patterns that have errors in them especially the very expensive Vogue, but I crack on and will not stop.
I believe these obstacles makes me better and proud, when the passion is in place there no shopping it. I am where for any encouragment you might need take good care
I'm glad you enjoyed it! And I'm totally with you on the overcoming obstacles and passion! Thank you for your lovely words!
10:23 Stretching of the neckline pieces: It may have helped to carefully stay-stitch the neckline, facing and collar sections before handling them and check that the shape fit the pattern piece. It's also possible the front button and buttonhole bands were intended to be stitched together inside out and turned for a self facing on that part. The fabric is lovely; but crepe does stretch!
These are all great tips~ thank you!
That was lovely. It looks awesome on you!
Thank you ~ that's lovely of you to say!
I had a similar collar issue with a McCalls pattern recently- the answer was the pictures in the instructions showed to sew and clip to the notch but the pattern actually needed to go together at a dot about 1 inch further along- and I didn't notice because I was able to ease in the excess. I only found out by looking at other reviews when it looked weird.
Thank you - that's really helpful to know!
The fabric is adorable.. I watch a lot of vintage sewing vlogs and every single one of them complains about the reproductions being substandard
Love your blouse….. it looks really lovely on you …. ❤️
That's lovely of you to say - thank you!
Love the top!! And the styling. Fab video xx
That's lovely of you to say- Thank you!
I love your top and the styling also. It looks really delicate with the fabric you picked.
Thank you so much!
Im going to take your advice on sewing French seams with lightweight fabrics! I tried pinking and its still fraying a bit so I guess French seams are the way to go
French seams are my favourite and work so beautifully on lightweight fabrics!
I’m still getting the hang of them! But I do want to sew some 1940s undergarments from a pattern lol so I’ll definitely have to get used to them! Im going to re do the blouse I did with French Seams next time. I do have a question if I may, but how much seam allowance would you add to compensate for the French seam?
I had the same problem with the facing! I thought I did something wrong with the button band because I up cycled fabric and the button band from another shirt. Have you figured out how to fix it since? The blouse looks beautiful though 😊
I’ve used simplicity for another 40’s blouse (the one that comes with the overalls). I think their patterns just have an odd sizing issue? Facings fit weird, and I have to modify it. They also include a LOT of ease. I ended up cutting the pattern several sizes than recommended smaller in order to get a better fit. I figured out the hard way that I need to make mock-ups after discovering that the crotch seam of the 40’s trousers was way too deep despite fitting my waist perfectly.
I'm glad to know I'm not the only 1! I think I've made the same simplicity pattern as you and also had to do a lot of tweaking!
I enjoy retro patterns, but full figured women are hard to find! For US patterns, I forget size, and go ONLY on bust measurements.
Reason you had problems with the blouse facing is they didn't have facings. Finished with bias as you did or with self bias or seam binding. I've looked at vintage garments and blouses just didn't make use of them unless they were supporting buttons and button holes. I suspect they were drafted to match what modern sewers are used to.
Spot on about not using modern interfacing too. People don't realise that in seeing vintage properly you have to use the same techniques and technologies.
Thank you ~ that's fabulous feedback!
is that the back or front?
The blouse buttons on the back which is where the pattern discrepancy was.
I have that pattern.
I cannot figure out how to do the back panels. The instructions do not make any sense. I am putting it away now and will have a look at it again, probably making it up as I go along!
Hello Tara! Despite the disappointment that the top did not work out as expected, it is still really beautiful. I especially like it with the thin black belt on. Crazy how a simple and covering top can be sexy
Thank you for the lovely feedback and I think you're right about the re editions not being produced as carefully!
@@TaraDeighton many vintage reprint patterns are just the line art being redrafted with modern blocks. It’s very odd.
@@Rotten_Ralph that's a good point! And by computer too I imagine?!
@@TaraDeighton I have another person that I follow who has compared original vintage patterns and the reissue patterns it’s a wild difference between them sometimes. I don’t know how they are doing them but it’s never good.
@@Rotten_Ralph it's a shame isn't it because it deters me from trying other re issue patterns but the key is to toile - although I often don't!
The pattern cover looks great and I like your green blouse but I cannot face dealing with the bad drafting. It must have been a frustrating make.
Luckily, I'm really pleased with the finished blouse but it was frustrating!
Funny enough I have found vintage patterns reissued often have problems such as you experienced. I think the problem is vintage sizing is modernized and often times instruction sheets are altered without quality control. The pattern pieces are sloppily graded resulting in annoying problems like yours.
Thanks for the tip re insertion of sleeves for french seaming much easier than what I was doing.
I think you're absolutely right about the reproduction patterns and I'm glad I'm not alone!
If you made a mistake, it's a fabulous mistake.❤
That's really lovely! I may have to borrow your words because they're fabulous!
It's so beautiful! It's amazing to me how sexy a shirt that covers everything can be! Bravo👌
Thank you so much Susie!
I just made this and yes you did not follow the instructions it is not the pattern....sorry.
Please don't apologise! I'm glad to know and will take another look at it to see what happened!
Why on earth did you you not make a toile? A pattern you’re unfamiliar with, a unique piece of vintage fabric… an experienced sewer surely would have made a toile?
Quite simply my Dear, I don't often have the time logistically when sewing for myself to both toile and sew the garment. Even the most experienced seamstress encounters problems/makes mistakes from time to time and luckily I love the finished blouse!