October 23, 2016

Vogue 9204 with Sleeve Modification...

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ME:  I'm having the hardest time getting back into my sewing mood. I just can't make up my mind what to make.

MY MOTHER:  Why don't you just make a top.


That was a wonderful suggestion, thanks Mom!  So enter Vogue 9204. A pattern I fell in love with at first sight when it was first released.
This pattern coupled with a gorgeously drappy fabric (I actually don't know the fabric type, or fiber content) that was gifted to me by my sew friend Brenda, Ms._bystyle from Alabama. I just know that it's pretty, and fit my need for a pop of much needed color for my new Fall wardrobe.


My modified bell sleeve

Finally a finished product.  I really think I'm going to enjoy wearing this.  Now on to the next pattern...

34 comments:

  1. At times mom really does know best! :-)

    That top looks beautiful. And like a great gal wardrobe piece.

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    1. Thank you so much. Yes Mom always knows best!

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  2. Happy to see you got your sewing mojo back! Very nice top and lovin the modified bell sleeve.

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  3. What a wonderful top! I've been eyeing that pattern...

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    1. It's an easy pattern Irene. I'm looking for more drappy fabric to make a second one.

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  4. Beautiful, just what you need to refuel the sewing tank.:)

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  5. That's a beautiful top, Faye, and should get you back into the sewing mood. Next!...

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    1. Thank you Sarah. I think making this worked!

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  6. Beautiful shade of red Linda! Nice top with a twist...the bell sleeve looks great! Enjoy wearing it and glad you completed something so quick. Now on to some more new clothes...right?
    Cecil

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    1. Thank you Cecil. I love this top and hopefully I can get out of that slump!

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  7. Lovely! I really like that this style has come back. I always liked it and its so versatile.

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  8. Mom always knows best! What a great color!

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  9. Great top and I love that color! If that doesn't get that sewing mojo pumped up I don't know what will!

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  10. Love-love-love tunics and a red one on top of that! Very beautiful Faye!

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  11. That color is beautiful! A nice draped top is exactly the thing for fall, and your mother was right: a pretty top is easy to make and get you started sewing again.

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  12. Very pretty blouse, and red also satisfies the need for a little color. It good to be back to sewing, right? Believe it or not, I'm struggling too. So today I decided to stop by a few of my favorite sewing blogs to help motivate me. Nice jump start, Ms. Faye.

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    1. Thank you Cennetta, and it was so nice seeing you scope the other day too.

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  13. This is so beautiful, Faye. I've been in the same boat - zero sewing mojo. I just finished making a top a day ago and it has really brought my mojo back. I love your pattern and the fabric goes so well with it.

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  14. Beautiful top, Faye and the colour is gorgeous. Glad to see you got over the hump, too.

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  15. I love this pattern.. and that fabric and color are gorgeous.. You will be able to wear this blouse with lots of things too.. Love it. Proud your mom told you to sew a top.. Moms give us such good advice..

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    1. Thank you Judy! And yes, Moms do give the best advice.

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  16. Lovely blouse and agree that red is a great way to satisfy the need for color.

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    1. Ahhhh thank you Carolyn, I love this fabric.

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  18. Red is my favorite color

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    1. It's fast becoming one of my favorites to Alice!

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