Happy Monday Fabricistas!
Welcome to the very first post in our Fabricistas Explore series. Today we have a special two part blog post for you! We have selected four of our lovely Fabricista Bloggers to try out patterns from Cutting Line Designs, the newest pattern company added to our store. Today we have bloggers Dina & Marica. Make sure to check back Monday 10/22 for part two with Ann & Sue!
"This or That"
Pattern: This Or That
Fabric
Used: Striped Linen and a
Brushed Floral Jersey
Were
the instructions easy to follow?
I loved that they were so very detailed,
but to be honest, they were SO detailed that I was a bit overwhelmed at
times at the sheer amount of information. I think a beginner will be
appreciative, however, some of the explanations were a bit clunky, so if
Cutting Line is interested, I think a sewalong (online or a video) for
these patterns would be wonderful for a sewer who might like a bit more
handholding.
I especially liked
how they clearly marked when to use what seam allowance. It was also
marked on the patterns themselves.
What
did you like or dislike about the pattern?
I dig that there are two
different shirt patterns in one package. I love the simplicity of
the box top and the definitely more intricate design features of the this
or that top. It is like, "Hey, I'm going on a trip, let's make
one fancy top and one top for tooling around town in..." Very
ideal for people who like to tackle two projects at once, but only can
stomach so much intricacy in design and need a simpler design for one of
the projects.
I feel like the
designers were very careful with their measurements and it translated to a very
easy time when applying the bias trim to the neckline and sleeve hems. That is a mark to me of a
very well though out pattern.
Did
you do any pattern alterations or design changes?
I had to grade
from a small to a medium at my hips in the this or that top. I may
need to bring the stairstep hem on the top as I am not sure the longer
length in the back and side with a shorter front hem flatter my
frame. I think it is super pretty as is on my dressmaker dummy, but
on me, meh. I did tack it up with the hem all even and it looked
really nice, so I may do the alteration sooner than later.
I did really like
the box top on me, and it fit well right out of the package, with NO
alterations necessary on the x-small/small size! Yay!
Would
you sew it again? I would! I think the unique design on the
this or that top is very interesting and the fact that you can play with
color-blocking or stripes (as I did) or different patterns or textures
makes it a winner.
You also can never go wrong with a top that takes no time at all to sew up like the much less involved box top they offer with this pattern!
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"Light & Shadow"
VIEW A:
Were the instructions easy to
follow?
The instructions were well written and very detailed. The steps were easy to
follow and any beginner would understand the instructions. My only issue
was I did not read carefully for the facing and assumed the pattern required
two pieces. I spent about 10 minutes trying to figure it out realizing
that the neck facing is just one piece. I also at first did not
understand pressing the interface towards the outer piece and realized
after. It still turned out just fine.
What did you like or dislike
about the pattern?
I love the pattern after making it. The only issue, I would have graded the
small to the medium from the waist down based on my body type.
Did you do any pattern
alterations or design changes?I did NOT make any alternations to the pattern but will the next time
around and grade between sizes from the waist down.
Would you sew it again?
Most definitely!
Any other comments you'd like
to add about the pattern?
This is a classic top and I plan to make this using a sturdy knit such as a
PONTE knit during the fall.
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VEST:
Were the instructions easy to follow?
The instructions were well written and very detailed. The
steps were easy to follow and any beginner would understand the instructions.
What did you like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the pattern after making it. At first, I was
skeptical about the cowl neck but after sewing it up, I fell in love.
Did you do any pattern alterations or design changes?
I did NOT make any alternations to the pattern. I honestly felt for
this view, I would lengthen it by about an inch the next time around.
Would you sew it again?
Most definitely!
Any other comments you'd like to add about the
pattern?
For the cowl neck, linen is perfect and drapes beautifully.
