Instead of trying the to include everything about the PR New York weekend in one post, I thought I would post in two parts.
So in my Pre-PR Weekend post, I talked about the items I was making
to take with me. Well the question is did I complete everything? Yes, with some adjustments to the list.
to take with me. Well the question is did I complete everything? Yes, with some adjustments to the list.
First the dress for the dinner changed. The fabric that I ordered came in time, but wasn’t what I expected. Bummer, that is one of the disadvantages of online fabric shopping. Especially, if you don’t order a swatch first. So, I decided to take my little black dress.(V1250) Now, here is a pictorial of the items I finished and took with me.
Disclaimer: I do not know what was up with my facial expressions in these pictures. Don’t hold it against me. LOL!!
This is Vogue V8649, a custom fit top that includes A-D cups. I love this pattern. I was a little skeptical about the fit. But the D cup fit perfectly. The only adjustment I had to make was to shorten the top. I cut a 20 in the top and graded to a 24 in the hips. I used a rayon/poly animal print knit. The pants is Simplicity 2700. I made these in a dark brown cotton sateen. I started with a 22 curvy and added 1.25 inches in the hips, shorten for petite height and raised the back for full hips. Overall the pants are good, but I prefer the fit of Sandra Betinza pants pattern.
The pants is V2913 an out-of-print Sandra Betzina pants pattern. I have blogged about this pattern. I made these pants in a off black denim. The blouse was suppose to be another V8649 blouse. But, I realized this blouse would be the perfect match. It has different shades of gray, off black a white. Remember the very popular V1250 last year? Well this is V1250 in a top. I made the dress and decided to covert that pattern to a top last year. I paired this was a white cotton jacket from Talbots.
This is Butterick B5682. I made the trouser jeans. I made the same adjustment as I did in the Simplicity 2700. The fit was okay, I don’t think the cut is good for my figure. The cardigan is from Talbots.
So far this year I have tried three different pants patterns. What I’m seeing is that pants without side pockets are more figure flattering for my plus size shape. I have one more pants pattern to try and that is Jalies 2909 classic trousers.
Well, that is what I completed and took with me to New York. Next up is my weekend in NY.
Until next time…….keep sewing!!!!!!