"Simple to Make" 1940s Tops? | Simplicity 8593 Reproduction Pattern Review & Tutorial
Good news! After many delays and much procrastination I finally finished these stupid blouses I started in January.
And I finally photographed them - which meant I could ditch the purple hair! I'm feeling much better as a blue-head.
I wish I felt as good about these blouses as I do the new hair, but alas they have some issues due to the way they are drafted. I wasn't a huge fan of the instructions either. But I did get them done, and I share my final thoughts at the end of the video.
Have you followed this pattern? Or would you consider following it? I'd love to hear about it!
"Simple to Make" 1940s Tops? | Simplicity 8593 Reproduction Pattern Review & Tutorial (YouTube)
Comments (11)
REally liked this video, but it seemed really rushed...don't know why it seemed that way, but it did to me. I thought they came out cute, but I agree the ties were too much work with all of the hand sewing. I'd do them by machine. I agree also on the front dart issue. Thanks so much!
I thoroughly enjoyed your style of pattern review! You evaluated methods shown versus other methods or ways to make it accessible for beginners or busy people lol, and you still did a walk through with multiple options and ended up with the cutest blouses!! A lot to cram into a short video but I love the no fuss attitude, and I hope you had fun making them! Cotton is my favorite to work in because it's so forgiving ALSO, BLUE HAIR LOOKS GREAT ON YOU! and the measuring tape top with the bow is divine
The end result is soo cute! Obligatory question: who are you rooting for on this season of Drag Race?
I would honestly be happy with any of the remaining girls winning (ok other than Jorgeous). Willow is probably my favorite because she is so unique! But I do like them all.
I made this as one of the pieces for a character in my youngest sons play. It turned out really cute and it was good for quick change. I used cotton that was more drapey. I will probably make one for myself and add darts...I’m a bit busty. 🌈🌈🦋🦋
Ohh I could see that! It would be easy to adjust to kids sizes I imagine, as well. Darts under the bust really would make a huge difference!
I love the measuring tape printed top, it’s so cute.
Thanks! There should be a video about it up eventually, too (it is a dress!)
I really, really like how they handled the facing at the back. If I'm ever facing a slender opening, I'm going to do it that way, even if it's not what the instructions say. And those blouses with ties are so tricky. They are so gorgeous and then I try them on and...nope. I've never had one work out. I don't know why.
Love your intro/outro look! The blue hair looks great, and your blouse fabric is so fun!
I just bought this pattern during a sale a few weeks ago! We’ll see how I get along with it