Sunday, 31 July 2016

Ogden cami - my new favorite pattern!

 I know, I know, I am so fickle, it feels like nearly every pattern I make is my new favorite! I really do love this one though, every True Bias pattern I have made I have really liked. The patterns are drafted well and the instructions are always good. This was a really quick sew and I love the results.

  Initially I had some trouble because the fabric was so thin.



 When I tried stay stitching the neck and arm holes the fabric really puckered up. My sewing machine manual suggested shortening the stitch length, I also changed my needle (I have been on the same pack of needles since I started sewing!!), I whacked the tension right down to 1 - all of this made a tiny bit of difference but it was still puckering. In the end I decided perhaps controversially that I would be causing more harm by stay stitching than I would to just leave it and be careful. I kept the tension and stitch length low and the seams were all pucker-free.

  There isn't really much more to say other than the finish is really nice and I think this will become a wardrobe staple, a couple of these in plain colours and maybe one lengthened to a dress will see me through the summer! The only change I would make is to lengthen it an inch or two.


The little people, dog and I went for a wander down to the boat yard this morning - I forget sometimes how lucky we are to live so near to the sea. 


We struggled to get a good back shot so this one will have to do!


  Thanks for stopping by!

          Su xx



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  1. Unknown1 August 2016 at 13:23

    Fabulous, looks so good on you. And agree we are blessed to live by the sea.

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    1. Dr Susan2 August 2016 at 00:30

      Thank you, it is a good pattern, sometimes I have to remind myself how lucky we are to be costal dwellers!

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  2. Alison1 August 2016 at 14:47

    Fab top, it looks lovely. Very jealous you have the weather to wear it!

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    1. Dr Susan2 August 2016 at 00:31

      Thank you! Don't be jealous it has beenovercast and rainy since I took the photos!

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  3. Unknown1 August 2017 at 08:26

    hello, it looks great on you. did you have to adjust the pattern at all? You look about my size and do you mind if I ask you what size you made? I'm always afraid of patterns without darts. I'm an upper chest size 38 and full bust 43, so, always need fb adjustment. Thank you for your reply!!!
    Kathy

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    1. Dr Susan5 August 2017 at 04:49

      Hi KJ! I made a size 16 with no adjustments and it fitted well (some little showing of bra at the arm hole, but I was OK with it). I was a little thinner when I made it. Now my full bust is 41" and this top really has massive bra showing at the arm holes so I can't wear it. I also made a linen top and linen dress from the same pattern, same size and this fit's fine!! I am about to make another and am going to try to grade out at the bust - weather this will work or not remains to be seen!! Let me know how yours goes!

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    2. Unknown5 August 2017 at 13:15

      thanks for your reply! A size 18 might work for me. I think I'll hold out for a sale, at $10 I would hate to find out its not for me. Thanks again.

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