Sunday, October 26, 2014

2 Bronte Tops for Perfect Pattern Parcel #

Size: 10
Alterations: for the striped top, I shortened the long sleeves into elbow length
Fabric: both knits were from my stash, the striped one is the same I used for my Mariposa tee


So I've been asked again (see my first time here) to participate to the Perfect Pattern Parcel tour, and of course I said yes!
Not only do I get to try out some new indie patterns, I get to do it for charity as well.

Skirt: Zara (old)
Boots: OVS (old)

I must say pretty much all the patterns included in the pack are really awesome (see list below), but I was conquered by the Bronte top. Jennifer actually asked me to be a tester when the pattern came out, but I was having a really busy period, so I sadly declined.
But now that this gorgeous knit pattern has magically returned into my life, I just had to make it.

Skirt: handmade
Boots: Les Lolitas (very old)
I liked the first version so much that I immediately made a second one!
I love them both equally (although knowing myself, I'll probably wear the striped one more), and in these photos you can really see how versatile this pattern is, working really well in two very different outfits.

Jennifer did a great job on this pattern on all levels.
I love the fit, which is very snug; if your stomach is an area you want to conceal, you will definitely need some alterations, but for me, liking my knits to be very snug and form fitting, this is absolutely perfect.
The instructions are very well written and illustrated. There are also some tips on how to choose and how to sew knits, which never hurts.

Here you can see a few constructions details: the black thread on top is the lighting stitch used to sew the band to the neckline; the white thread is the serger seam I used to finish the edge (too lazy to re-thread my serger with black...), and in the middle, you can see the wrong side of the double needle stitches.

This is how hemmed both the bottom and sleeves.
The pattern instructions say to fold the fabric twice and topstitch, but in order to avoid bulk, I turned the fabric once, machine basted, then used the double needle on the right side, and then trimmed the excess close to the seam.
If you finish the bottom edge with a serger before doing the rest, the result will look even nicer; I didn't bother (again, too lazy) and it looks ok anyway.

I also tried the Hudson pants included in the Parcel and I was enthusiastic about them, but having used a really fugly fabric, I didn't even bother taking photos... But they do have my stamp of approval too!
I also want to eventually try the Zsalya Dress by Kate and Rose: such a beautiful design!

I'll leave you to the details of the Parcel, as well as to a link for purchasing it... Think about it, it's a great chance for you and to do something good :D 

Pattern Parcel #6: Choose your own price and support DonorsChoose. Win/win


How Pattern Parcel Works:
Here at Perfect Pattern Parcel, we believe in supporting independent pattern designers. It’s our opinion that indie patterns are just, well, better than big box patterns, and we’re pretty sure our customers think so too. So, we allow customers to show their support in naming their own price for each Parcel.
We also encourage customers to allocate part of their Parcel price to the charity Donorschoose.org in order to help classrooms in need. Pattern Parcel donates all profits after expenses from Parcel sales to the charity as well. Together we've raised over $12,000 for classrooms in need!

Parcel #6 includes: 

Bonus Pattern:
Choose a price of $32 or greater for Parcel #6 and you will automatically also be sent the Bonus Pattern! That's only $5 a pattern. The Bonus Pattern for this Parcel is the Odette Dress by Bluegingerdoll. Vintage inspired silhouette is had two flattering necklines and a gorgeous skirt.  The Odette Dress pattern goes from a size 4 through a 24!

Pattern Parcel #6: Choose your own price and support DonorsChoose. Win/win


Taglia: 10
Modifiche: per la versione a righe, ho accorciato le maniche ai gomiti
Tessuto: entrambi i tessuti erano nella mia collezione da un bel po', quello a righe era un avanzo della Mariposa tee fatta tempo fa



Mi è stato chiesto nuovamente (la mia prima volta qui) di partecipare al tour per il Perfect Pattern Parcel, e ovviamente ho detto di sì!
Non solo ho la chance di provare nuovi modelli indie (sì, sono drogata), ma lo posso pure fare per beneficenza!
Gonna: Zara (vecchia)

Stivali: OVS (vecchi)
Devo dire che quasi tutti i modelli inclusi nel pacchetto sono fantastici (trovate la lista qui sotto), ma sono stata conquistata dal Bronte top. In realtà, Jennifer mi aveva chiesto se volevo fare da tester quando è uscito il modello, ma avevo tristemente dovuto rifiutare a causa di un perdiodo un po' troppo impegnato. 
Ma ora che questo bellissimo modello è tornato come per magia nella mia vita, dovevo assolutamente farlo!

Gonna: Fatta da me

Stivali: Les Lolitas (molto vecchi)
E il primo mi è piaciuto così tanto che ne ho fatto subito un altro! 
Li amo entrambi in maniera uguale (anche se, conoscendomi, porterò di più quello a righe), e in queste foto potete vedere com'è versatile questo modello, perfettamente adatto a due outfit molto diversi. 

Jennifer ha fatto un lavoro sopraffino con questo modello. 
Innanzitutto amo la vestibilità, molto molto vicina al corpo. Se non vi piace mettere in evidenza la pancia avrete sicuramente delle modifiche da fare, ma per me, a cui piacciono le maglie belle strette, è semplicemente perfetta.

Le istruzioni, poi, sono molto ben scritte e illustrate. Ci sono anche molti consigli su come scegliere e cucire i tessuti elasticizzati, cosa essenziale per una principiante e che non fa mai male ripetere a chi è più esperta.


Qui potete vedere qualche dettaglio di costruzione: il filo nero in alto è il punto elasticizzato con cui ho cucito la banda alla scollatura; il filo bianco è quello della tagliacuci (sono stata troppo pigra per reinfilarla di nero...) con cui ho rifinito il bordo, e infine, il filo nero nel centro è il rovescio della cucitura con l'ago doppio. 

Questo è il metodo che ho usato per l'orlo in fondo e delle maniche.
Le istruzioni dicono di piegare il bordo due volte e ribattere, ma per evitare troppo spessore io ho piegato una volta sola, ho imbastito a macchina e, dal diritto, ho cucito con l'ago doppio. Ho poi tagliato l'eccesso di stoffa ben vicino alla cucitura.
Se rifinite il bordo con la tagliacuci prima di imbastire, il risultato sarà ancora più carino (d nuovo, io sono stata troppo pigra), ma a me piace anche così. 

Del pacchetto, ho anche provato i pantaloni Hudson e ne sono rimasta entusiasta, ma li ho fatti in un tessuto veramente osceno, perciò mi sono risparmiata le foto... Tuttavia, li consiglio caldamente!
Prima o poi voglio anche provare l'abito Zsalya Dress di Kate and Rose: un design bellissimo!


Ora vi lascio ai dettagli del Parcel, e a un link per l'acquisto... Fateci un pensierino, è una bella occasione per voi stesso e per fare un bel gesto contemporaneamente! :D

Pattern Parcel #6: Choose your own price and support DonorsChoose. Win/win
Come Funziona Pattern Parcel:
Noi di Perfect Pattern Parcel, crediamo nel sostenere i designer di modelli indipendenti. Crediamo che i modelli indie siano migliori di quelli dei grandi marchi e siamo piuttosto sicuri che anche i nostri clienti lo pensino. Perciò, facciamo in modo che i nostri clienti mostrino il loro supporto decidendo il proprio prezzo per ogni Parcel.

Incoraggiamo anche i clienti ad destinare parte del prezzo del loro Parcel all'organizzazione Donorschoose.org per aiutare delle classi in necessità. Pattern Parcel dona tutti i proventi, spese escluse, a questa organizzazione. Insieme abbiamo raccolto più di 12mila dollari per classi in difficoltà!

Il Parcel #6 include: 
MODELLO BONUS: Abito Odette di Bluegingerdoll

Modello Bonus:

Scegliete un prezzo di $32 o più per il Parcel #6 e vi verrà mandato automaticamente il modello bonus! Per questo Parcel, si tratta dell'abito Odette di Bluegingerdoll. Con una silhouette di ispirazione vintage, ha due varianti di scollatura e una bellissima gonna. Va dalle taglie 4 a 24!




Pattern Parcel #6: Choose your own price and support DonorsChoose. Win/win

42 comments:

  1. Love the striped one, it's got a Breton sailor vibe, and looks very flattering!

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  2. Oh, I love the first one. It's looking great in this outfit. I agree, it's a very versatil pattern.

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  3. While I love your Bronte tops a whole lot, I really love your skirts even more! OMG scalloped pockets! Adorable! :)

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  4. Gorgeous! Loving the skirt too, which pattern did you use? Xx

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  5. Oooh, I love the striped one! It's exactly how I'd wear it! :)

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  6. Wow! I love the Bronte top and think yours look great - especially the stripe version! Its deff my TNT pattern :-)

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  7. Love your Brontes and that black skirt look si amazzoni too!

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  8. That striped top looks great on you, and I really like your styling of it. Also, you look like you've lost weight - good for you!

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  9. I love your striped version! I am probably going to have to copy that idea one of these days. . .
    And thanks for the information on the form-fittingness of the top through the waist. I generally have to do a FBA (even on knits), and the question is always whether to widen the length from the bust down, or to take the width out. I will pay special attention to that area as I'm fitting things.

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  10. First time commenting (I think?). These both look so great on you--You did a fantastic job!

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  11. I have mixed feelings about this pattern, but I love your striped one with the red binding. Such a great use for the design feature!

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  12. Sweet baby jesus I want that stripe version, and I want it bad.

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  13. My favorite is the one with the little hearts - such lovely fall colors :)

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  14. Those are two very cute tops. If you'd not mentioned the thread colours I doubt I would have noticed on the blue/white/red top!

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  15. Che bella Anna! E parlo di te, non solo del top!!

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  16. Both tops are gorgeous. Love the buttons :)

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  17. I know it's all about the bronte top and i really like the striped one, but THAT SKIRT, it's gorgeous and very flattering on you.

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  18. You look adorable in both. That striped one with the skirt is so French looking good. I love it. Thank you for all you do with us!

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  19. I love your Bronte tops! I looks like such a fun pattern to make and to wear! It's very high on my to makes list.

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  20. Both are so great. Love your choice of fabric and styling. Superbe!

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  21. I particularly like the striped version, it's absolutely gorgeous, especially with that skirt! x

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  22. I love the firdt one! The Colors look good on you

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  23. This style is so cute on you! Love both of them!

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  24. They're both lovely. I really like the Bronte pattern - I've got my second one cut out waiting to be sewn up as we speak!

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  25. These are both so cute! I love the contrasting bands. I also love your eye makeup in both outfits!

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  26. Thank you! You guys are amazing :D

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  27. Oh, thanks! It's actually one of the first things I've ever sewn, I really love it. The construction and finishings are terrible, so after taking these photos I took it apart; I'll remake a better waistband and add pockets.

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  28. Thanks!
    I mentioned the threads to explain what was what, in case someone's not familiar with this constructions technique, but I don't really care about the colours :)

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  29. I would definitely make a FBA on this, if you usually need one. i usually do, and I skipped it here, and the front neckline gapes ever so slightly, so for someone with more of this issue than me, I would definitely adjust it.

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  30. Thank you!
    And I did lost weight, I became a vegetarian and changed my diet last summer, so I shed some extra weight without really doing much. I really need to go back to working out to tone everything up a little bit, though...

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  31. Self drafted, I basically pleated a rectangle and added a waistband. The fabric is pretty heavy (almost like neoprene), so it gives a lot of extra fullness.

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  32. These are so great. The fabrics take these to the next love. Too cute! Well done.

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  33. Io adoro quello nero e la gonna è strepitosa!!! Troppo belli!!! Bravissima!!

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  34. Magnifique! Thanks to you I discover those paterns I was looking forward to make presents for Xmas.

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  35. Hi! I love your heart print version of Bronte. It has to be my favourite so far! I have just put a link to it on my blog post at http://carolineparadigmdesign.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/upcycled-to-bronte.html. :-)

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  36. wow... che belli!!
    Li voglio anch'io!!

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