Adrienne M Nixon | McCalls 6654 & Vogue 8815…A Review
Adrienne M Nixon Fashion Designer Birmingham Alabama
Adrienne M Nixon Fashion Designer Birmingham Alabama
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McCalls 6654 & Vogue 8815…A Review

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McCalls 6654 & Vogue 8815…A Review

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I LOVE fashion blogs and reading them all the time surely influences some of the things I make.

Back in February I saw this post : http://www.wendyslookbook.com/2013/02/pop-of-color-neon-peplum-givenchy-shark-tooth/ and INSTANTLY pinned this look. I fell in LOVE with that neon!

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I mean come on. I LOVE this lady. This is actually the second time I've been inspired by her. You can check out the first time here: http://adrienneslittleworld.typepad.com/a_glimpse_of_me_a_peek_in/2012/03/mccalls-5591a-pattern-review.html

Ok let's get on with it! LOL

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My yellow purse matches EVERYTHING lol.

The top is Vogue 8815

Pattern Description: Fitted top has raised waist/hemline variations and narrow hem. A and B: back zipper. C: pullover, wrong side shows (back hemline), back neck slit with hook/eye closing. B and C: stitched hems on sleeves. Purchase bias tape to finish necklines and armholes A.
I made view B
 
Pattern Sizing: 8-16

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?


Kinda lol
Were the instructions easy to follow? I've made this top so many times now I don't have to read the directions, but they are clear and easy to understand/follow.


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I am in love with all things peplum and if I don't stop soon, I will have a closet full of peplum tops.

Fabric Used: Stretch cotton sateen.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I wanted a double peplum so I cut the first peplum at regular length then lengthened the next peplum by 3 inches.

My fabric has so much stretch in it that I didn't need to add a zipper. On the neckline instead of using bias tape as the pattern suggests, I used FOE (fold over elastic) so it would stretch over my head with no problem.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I alrady have this cut out in navy blue ready to sew up lol. I HIGHLY recommend this pattern lol.


Conclusion:SUPERB pattern. If you haven't picked this one up yet, grab it.

Pattern Description: Semi-fitted or loose-fitting skirts have elasticized waistband (waist down), and narrow hem.


Pattern Sizing: 6-14

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?


YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? You can sew this with your eyes closed lol.


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love how simple this is lol.

Fabric Used: Ponte Knit from Metro Textiles

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I already have this cut out in a black and white stripe. YES I will make this time and time again. I highly recommend it to everyone.


Conclusion: This is such a great pattern. When I was in NY I saw this and HAD to have it. I hate to match stripes but if I'm going to match them, this will be the best way to do it. On something super simple. Let the fabric do the talking lol.

Here are a couple more pictures so you can see the stripes lol. YES I'm proud even though it was only two seams lol

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Photogrid is like my favorite thing ever lol.
Alright that's it guys!!! See ya SUPER soon lol
14Comments

  • Valencia/ 13.05.2013Reply

    Well done! You look fabulous! I also like her website . Her popular how to tie scarves YouTube video is one of my favorites.

  • MrsSmith/ 13.05.2013Reply

    LOVE! The bright colors pop perfectly on you! And nice job on the stripes!! 🙂

  • Rachelle/ 13.05.2013Reply

    Beautiful…as always!

  • Dawn/ 13.05.2013Reply

    Super cute!

  • Cheryl (NC Peach)/ 13.05.2013Reply

    LUV this! That green shade is my favorite color right now! And the double peplem top is fabulous! Hope you had a great Mother’s Day!

  • Godsgirlt/ 13.05.2013Reply

    Nice way to make this pattern your own. Love the whole outfit!

  • Heathersphere/ 13.05.2013Reply

    Such a stunning top!

  • Jenny/ 13.05.2013Reply

    Very cute outfit! LOVE the skirt.

  • Roz/ 13.05.2013Reply

    This looks great!!! Love the stripes.

  • Linda L/ 14.05.2013Reply

    This is a great outfit! Love the addition to the peplum.

  • Joy/ 14.05.2013Reply

    I love the whole outfit, you look fabulous! That skirt is the business! Love it!!!
    Joy

  • Myra/ 14.05.2013Reply

    Very nice! I love that color with your complexion.

  • toy/ 15.05.2013Reply

    fabulous, love everything about the look

  • Phyllis T./ 20.05.2013Reply

    Love it and yes the Yellow purse is working!!!

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