McCall's 6650/Vogue 2029

 

McCall's 6650

Pattern Description:

Loose-fitting, pullover blouse with button placket in back. There are various sleeve and neck treatments. I wanted the bow -- but this pattern is a fabric hog and I didn't have enough! So I made View C, with long sleeves and button cuffs.

Pattern Sizing:

4-12.

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?

Very basic.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I like the fact that the sleevehead had minimal ease. The instructions would have you simply press open the placket and stitch it down. This seems to be a lazy way to do this -- I would recommend you do a continuous bound placket here.
Fabric Used:

I used a crepe-backed satin purchased at Hancock’s it was fairly easy to sew with. The fabric snags quite easily so I had to be very careful to avoid snags.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I changed the soft gathers at the neckline to 3 tucks which I really like.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Yes, I plan to make it again. This is a very easy to make top and would be great for beginners.
Conclusion: 

Its a nice, basic top with design elements to keep it from being too plain. I love the color of the satin and I received several compliments when I wore it to work.

Vogue 2029 (OOP)

Pattern Description:

Semi-fitted, straight wrap skirt (sits below natural waist), above mid-knee/above ankle variations or lower calf, with various closures.

Pattern Sizing:

(6-10)(12-16)(18-22)

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

It looks very similar to the pattern photo.

Were the instructions easy to follow?

There are 5 pages of instructions which I only glanced at briefly. I made view F so I didn't have to worry about buying additional things that were not already in my stash.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Pros: It was easy. The lines are easy. It's basically making the same thing twice (with the exception of the little tab on one side), putting right sides together, stitching them on all the edges leaving part of one side open, and turning it right side out. The pattern is designed for a self-fabric lining which I considered a huge waste of fashion fabric. A self-fabric lining was not a consideration for me due to the weight and thickness of my fabric.

Fabric Used:

I used a mid-weight boucle fabric purchased at G-Street Fabrics several years ago.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:

I reduce the waistline by sewing deeper darts and I used a silver belt buckle for my closure.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
The fabric is already selected for the next version.

Conclusion
I really like it and received several compliments when I wore it.