Vogue 1282…A Pattern Review

Pattern Description: Loose-fitting, bias, pullover top has draped front neckline with weight, no side seams and stitched hem. Very close-fitting, below waist pull-on skirt has elastic waist with contrast facing, pleats, front extending to side back, no side seams and right side back slit. Self bias binding finishes hem.

Pattern Sizing: 12-20

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

Yes, pretty much.

 
Were the instructions easy to follow? They were typical Vogue instructions. The only thing that confused me was making the tucks on the front of the skirt but that may have been because I was tired.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love cowl neck anything. That is what first got my attention, but I loved the details of the skirt.

Fabric Used: Rayon Jersey for the top & stretch cotton sateen for the skirt.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: This top is WAY too low cut for me, so I sewed up about 3 inches more than what was required. The armscye was WAY low. Like super duper low. I sewed a two inch dart under the arm to fix that. I also cut about 4 inches off the skirt. It hit me a little below my calf and that was not a good look. I'm 5'5 so if you are taller than me, you will probably be fine.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I won't sew this one again. I threw the pattern away once I was done with it. It's OK and I wore it with a cardigan. I've made better cowl neck tops but I did like the way it was constructed. I'd love to see someone else make it.

Conclusion: Just a mediocre pattern for me but this is just MY opinion.

Here are a couple more pictures:

I really do like the back of this skirt. I didn't like it at first but it's growing on me.

It was SUPER windy out but you can kinda see the tucks on the front of the skirt and how I sewed up the front of this top.

It got my mojo going so it wasn't a total waste lol.

Toodles!