tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post300976103123724807..comments2024-03-10T09:23:59.360+00:00Comments on Handmade Jane: La Maison Victor Malia TopJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-5146197143973311892017-09-07T10:25:04.940+01:002017-09-07T10:25:04.940+01:00Apologies, I didn't realise that, thanks for p...Apologies, I didn't realise that, thanks for pointing it out. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-34803574005501729002017-08-20T21:22:12.604+01:002017-08-20T21:22:12.604+01:00I just wanted to point out it isn't quite true...I just wanted to point out it isn't quite true. Yes, the size CHART has a large range, but in this issue the Malia top is the only one that goes higher than a U.K. 24 (US 22). Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185616299546691849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-84650322091937628592017-08-08T16:26:56.469+01:002017-08-08T16:26:56.469+01:00Thank you! xThank you! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-33768506756853443812017-08-08T16:26:34.975+01:002017-08-08T16:26:34.975+01:00Yes, possibly, although I'd be inclined to rem...Yes, possibly, although I'd be inclined to remove the centre pleat as pleats + bust gathers might be a bit much. Would also recommend drapey fabric too! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-16617664142394324682017-08-08T16:24:42.557+01:002017-08-08T16:24:42.557+01:00Ah that's good to know. I don't think the ...Ah that's good to know. I don't think the armhole was too high on mine but the bust dart certainly was, so I'll lower it on any future versions. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-13994535299534656142017-08-06T15:04:52.216+01:002017-08-06T15:04:52.216+01:00I made this. I am delighted with version 2. On ...I made this. I am delighted with version 2. On the "as pattern" one the bust dart was too high and the armhole too high and I had lots of material in the small of my back. I slashed the pattern and added an inch above the dart and below the armhole. Perfect. I was drawn by the unusual gathering on the dart. It's a modest tank top which doesn't fall off my tiny shoulders. clarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415979133086107898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-90604859601298616952017-07-12T10:56:32.402+01:002017-07-12T10:56:32.402+01:00That is fantastic! Thanks.That is fantastic! Thanks.Roshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439369968426571386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-86614915452619769892017-07-11T20:36:39.866+01:002017-07-11T20:36:39.866+01:00This is a lovely top and I will look out for the m...This is a lovely top and I will look out for the magazine. Thank you for the preview. I think it might be possible to draft this pattern from the original Sorbetto with a bit of thought. What do you think?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10183024549270951128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-53791436577561216232017-07-10T21:10:28.549+01:002017-07-10T21:10:28.549+01:00Nice top! I love the magazine in Dutch, and now al...Nice top! I love the magazine in Dutch, and now also available for all the english reading people outside Belgium and Holland. Dreamstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03582209314327976206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-11095863834549138502017-07-10T08:34:04.447+01:002017-07-10T08:34:04.447+01:00It's a wide size range actually: from a size 6...It's a wide size range actually: from a size 6 to size 32. Measurements are in cms and range from 72 bust, 66 waist, 82 hip at size 6 to 140 bust, 120.5 waist, 146 hip at size 32. Hope that helps. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-72783906410322194902017-07-09T13:03:25.831+01:002017-07-09T13:03:25.831+01:00What's the size range of the women's patte...What's the size range of the women's patterns?Roshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439369968426571386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-32626781521546072272017-07-08T22:11:49.762+01:002017-07-08T22:11:49.762+01:00Thanks Jane, that's very helpful. Now I just n...Thanks Jane, that's very helpful. Now I just need to find a copy of the magazine xAnne Essexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610937846405612794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-15412380224816882652017-07-08T20:10:17.952+01:002017-07-08T20:10:17.952+01:00Thanks Anne! Yes I think the dart could be lowered...Thanks Anne! Yes I think the dart could be lowered quite easily, I always use this tutorial: http://blog.megannielsen.com/2012/09/how-to-alter-bust-dart-height/. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-20880514164495615422017-07-08T20:07:00.334+01:002017-07-08T20:07:00.334+01:00Hi Jan, Yes, it's a ridiculous amount for post...Hi Jan, Yes, it's a ridiculous amount for postage I'm afraid. The contact they gave us is based in Belgium which is why the cost is in Euros. Have a look at my reply to the comment above - there is an alternative place to order future issues which charges a more reasonable £7.42 (incl p & p) Thanks. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-37200188038260801222017-07-08T19:59:19.657+01:002017-07-08T19:59:19.657+01:00I agree, it is exorbitant, I had no idea the posta...I agree, it is exorbitant, I had no idea the postage was that expensive. If you can't get a copy from WHSmiths or supermarkets I've now discovered that you can order issues from www.newsstand.co.uk. The current issue is sold out unfortunately but it's worth considering for the future. The cost including P & P to the UK is £7.42. Thanks. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-37555946611377703792017-07-08T19:53:10.814+01:002017-07-08T19:53:10.814+01:00No I hadn't seen them before either, they'...No I hadn't seen them before either, they're a nice feature. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-22286236967144700822017-07-08T19:52:38.091+01:002017-07-08T19:52:38.091+01:00Aw thank you, I hope it grows on me because. I als...Aw thank you, I hope it grows on me because. I also love the fabric! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-87618455369997916852017-07-08T17:59:59.392+01:002017-07-08T17:59:59.392+01:00Hi Jane, your top looks lovely and the gathered da...Hi Jane, your top looks lovely and the gathered darts are an interesting feature. Do you think it would be relatively easy to lower the darts?Anne Essexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610937846405612794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-53921965307953083322017-07-08T16:41:48.009+01:002017-07-08T16:41:48.009+01:00Hi Jane, If this magazine wants customers it'l...Hi Jane, If this magazine wants customers it'll have to rethink the cost!! €6.99 plus a whopping €12.00 postage plus tax of €1.07, a total of €18.99. So why Euros and not GBP anyway? Too expensive to try it - sorry. I'm a big fan of Burda and would have liked to see this one too. You did a great job on the top though!!Sew Much Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114228520093430028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-27775567145256322732017-07-08T09:46:54.887+01:002017-07-08T09:46:54.887+01:00Love your top. I've been wanting to get th ma...Love your top. I've been wanting to get th mag, but the postage on the link is 12 euros and that seems exorbitant!magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683334679520535250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-84128585886910840032017-07-07T20:07:52.761+01:002017-07-07T20:07:52.761+01:00Your top looks so lovely! The fabric is gorgeous. ...Your top looks so lovely! The fabric is gorgeous. I've never seen pleated darts before, but they add a good interest to a simple pattern.Let's Get Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09306583251242636530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-45085365539939522332017-07-07T19:18:00.243+01:002017-07-07T19:18:00.243+01:00Oh, Jane, I love this top on you! I think it is a ...Oh, Jane, I love this top on you! I think it is a very interesting design that allows the tank top silhouette without being too body conscious. It also has fullness without making it look like a maternity top. I would really like one for me! Guess I should look for this magazine in the US. And I love the fabric. I think it will grow on you. becksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147945810663254093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-21665142305189581122017-07-07T18:18:29.343+01:002017-07-07T18:18:29.343+01:00My only experience of the magazine is the very sim...My only experience of the magazine is the very simple top In the blog post, it would definitely be interesting to see how I fare with a more complex pattern! Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-3556750983970935502017-07-07T18:15:35.591+01:002017-07-07T18:15:35.591+01:00I agree, it's a bit unorthodox but I do like i...I agree, it's a bit unorthodox but I do like it as a feature. I'm still not convinced it's especially flattering for my shape though! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-48244851244669507792017-07-07T18:13:12.462+01:002017-07-07T18:13:12.462+01:00Hi Anna, so glad you liked my version of the top,...Hi Anna, so glad you liked my version of the top, it really was an easy sew! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.com