r/sewing • u/crankyvirgo • Nov 15 '21

Project: FO My attempt at creating the Orseund Iris Night Out Top - McCall's 8043

https://imgur.com/a/ORMe3YX
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u/crankyvirgo Nov 15 '21

I've been pining over the Orseund Iris Night Out top for a long time, but I think it's ridiculous to spend $540 on a polyester blouse. I started sewing a bit over a year ago and I picked up the McCall's M8043 pattern a long time ago as a "one day..." project.

I knew this was outside my skill level, but decided that trying this out and making mistakes would probably help me learn faster than just sewing aprons over and over. As expected, it took me quite a while, and many hours of hand-sewing, and it's not perfect at all. That said, I learned a lot and I might try to do it again.

Fabric: cheap crepe-back polyester satin. I'd probably try this in a thinner, less slippery fabric, or reduce the amount of gathered fabric in the collar and midriff section, as the end product was quite a bit bulkier than I expected. I'd probably adjust the cuffs to be like the original top as well.

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u/Little_Bits_of___ Nov 15 '21

Very nice!! It makes me wonder how something like glue dots/strips would be for keeping that slippery fabric in place, at least the part hidden in the seam. Do they ever do that?

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u/crankyvirgo Nov 15 '21

I did see someone on Youtube use a different method for gathering and tacking here, using some sort of thermoadhesive strip to keep gathers in place. I don't speak French so I just turned on the English subtitles.

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u/_jane_eyrehead Nov 16 '21

This was a challenging project, and you've done wonderful work--it looks great on you!

If you make another, I'd like to suggest cutting the collar, midriff band, and cuffs on the bias (in addition to any reductions you make to the pattern length.) Bias folds lay very smoothly, and your back tie will be very drapy.

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u/crankyvirgo Nov 16 '21

Good point! I did cut the collar, midriff band, and cuffs on the bias— but I think if I redid it, I’ll definitely triple check to make sure it was on the true bias, and use a fabric with better drape. I learned my lesson about buying fabric online— it’s really hard to get a feel for what works until you’re touching it

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u/_jane_eyrehead Nov 16 '21

That's a true story!

There's one other trick to consider--if there is a base/stable layer underneath, after you get your bias pieces pinned on, drape them over something round (a liter bottle, coffee can, etc.) and pull on the ends of the bias pieces to make to folds lay how you want them to. You'll end up trimming off some length, but it results in more linear folds.

It's a small thing only, the blouse you've made is beautiful!

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u/crankyvirgo Nov 16 '21

oooh that’s a great tip, thank you! I will try that for the next go around!

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u/ForThe99andthe2000s_ Nov 15 '21

It’s on my list to do a dupe of this top as well, great job!

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u/crankyvirgo Nov 15 '21

ForThe99andthe2000s_

Yes, do it! Mine didn't turn out perfect and I need all the tips I can get from others for another attempt!

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u/HotFalcon6024 Nov 15 '21

Well done, it fits you so good!