I posted earlier today about a piece of fabric I purchased from MarcyTilton.com that just wasn’t my color. It was then designated for a dear friend, and constructed with her in mind.
This is my first review of View A/B. My previous garment from this pattern was View C/D.
Pattern Description: Pullover top has neckline and pocket variations, seam detail, and shaped hemine. A: slightly draped neck and pocket bands.
Pattern Sizing: XSmall to XXLarge. I cut a Medium. Because this was for a long, lean woman who plans to wear it with leggings, I cut the body 2″ longer.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow? I only used the instructions for the neckband and pocket bands.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Love the design. Think the offset neckbands and pocket bindings are wonderful.
I don’t like the bottom of the pocket. Whether this happens because of the weight of the pocket or is by design, I wasn’t crazy about it. When double-stitching the hem, the stitching continues across the bottom of the pockets, but then the fabric above the stitching hangs down over the stitching. I don’t know the solution. Maybe stop the double-stitching at the pocket seams? This one is going to require some thinking.
Fabric Used: Polyester microfiber from Marcy Tilton. Wonderful fabric!
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added two inches to the front and back. However—oops!—I neglected to add that same two inches to the godet. I stitched the godet in from the bottom up, stopping at the large circle. I stitched the side seam from just below the armscye to the sleeve hem. Then I drew a line from the side seam at the armscye down to the large circle and stitched that. I lost about 3″ in circumference just above the large circle, but it fits fine, and that’s all that matters!
Next time I’ll remember to add the 2″ to the godet!
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? This is my second one. This version is for a friend. I’ll be making another View A for me!
Conclusion: Lovely, chic and yet comfortable. Another Tilton success.
Update: Gift recipient all dresses and ready to hop on a plane for the long flights from Amarillo to Istanbul. She’s happy to have this very comfortable top to wear.
Hi Jan,
I know what you mean about the pockets. I just made a version where I left the hem raw. I just sewed the two pocket pieces together about 1/2″ in from the hem. It looks great this way since the top pocket rolls a bit so that it shows both fabrics.
But then I love the raw edge look!
Gayle, I haven’t tried the raw edges yet. Maybe I’ll try that next. Thanks for the suggestion and comment. xo
Thanks for this review. I was looking at this pattern this evening, wondering how it would look with short sleeves. Not sure about that, but I think it would be fine with 3/4 length sleeves. I appreciate your heads-up on the pocket edges.
Dixie, also note Gayle’s comment re raw edges. View.C/D actually recommends raw edges, if I remember correctly.
Thanks for your note. Hope you’ll post pictures of your finished product.