Vogue 1204 Issey Miyake shirt.
In a vague attempt to sew with a plan I purchased some poly satin to match in with a woven I have plans for. The colours of the woven are duck egg blue and taupe. The woven hasn’t shifted from the stash box but the satin has at least been made into this shirt. It’s shiny on one side and matt and snubby on the other. The grand plan was to make the top from Vogue 1324 Donna Karan (on the right) but the satin has too stiff a hand for the drapes and pleats needed for the top so I had to opt for another design. The skirt will be made in the woven. See, one garment into my SWAP and I’ve made changes already!
In this particular case I did actually read the Pattern reviews BEFORE I made this, usually I read them after I’ve made things! The main area to watch out for is the stand up collar. The pattern is rated advanced but I think ‘awkward’ would be a better description.
2. Press in the allowances: tidying up the points.
Result is a smooth collar insertion without tears.
I flipped the fabric over for collar and cuffs so the shiny side was used. I also used the shiny side for the covered button at the front – The only visible fastening.
The pin tucks are easy to make, especially on a fabric that presses so well. I liked them so much that I added two more on the back. The pattern comes with one but I thought it looked a bit lost so made some friends for it.
I’ve got a miserable cold at the moment so really bad hair, and when your hair is as short as mine that saying something! no make-up and red raw nose. I’m cold and hot at the same time; I’ve a sore throat but don’t cough – just a wierdo type of cold – hence the hat to cover it all up. It’s been about 5 years since I’ve had a cold so I can’t complain but I am feeling terrible. I was lucky enough to manage the button holes today and at least it’s finished.
The shirt is a little fancier than I imagined – really quite dressy but I think it will work tucked into the skirt – if I ever manage to stick to the plan……..
September 29, 2012 at 8:20 pm
great version of the shirt – I made this a few months back and remember the pain of that collar stand too. Love the colour (and the pose)
September 29, 2012 at 10:13 pm
This is beautiful…totally worth the effort…you're a hoot…would love to meet you some day!
September 29, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Great shirt. I like the combination of matte and shiny. Hope you feel better soon.
September 30, 2012 at 2:00 am
Hi Ruth, I just found your blog from your review. I have to say, what a pretty blouse, and i love the pintucks. Great Vogue poses. I hope you feel better soon.
September 30, 2012 at 12:06 pm
I keep fonmdling this pattern and hinking it's too much for me, but I love yours- I really need to be more adventurous. Are you thinking about the pants from the pattern? They look pretty snazzy….
October 2, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Your shirt is beautiful. I especially like the way you used both sides of the fabric to highlight the collar. Re: the collar band. Great solution. Sometimes when it come to control, only hand stitching will do. I have this pattern, bought for the pants not the top. I may have to reconsider which piece to sew.
October 7, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Very dramatic!!