1 review for Vintage Pattern Lending Library Z1652
Rated 5 out of 5
Sue –
I needed a lightweight fall wrap for a vintage event and this looked like a simple one to try. This pattern went together very quickly and the finished product looked just like the picture on the cover. It comes only in size 34, but with relatively few alterations, it will fit a 42. Since I only had 3 evenings in which to make it, I didn’t have time to do a muslin and decided to make the alterations on the actual fabric. I chose to go with an inexpensive poly fleece for this, with velvet collar and cuffs. I ended up only adding 1/2″ to the side measurements and 1″ to the width of the front panel, and it fits just fine.
The instructions are the original ones (that is, almost nonexistent), but if you match the notches in order, construction is very easy. One question I had about the pattern pieces is that the front panel has a small tab sticking out at the top, about 1/2″ wide and 3″ long (below the point where the collar joins); there is no corresponding tab on the front facing piece. Since I couldn’t figure out what to do with it, I just cut it off. I don’t think it made any difference. The only other correction I would make to the instructions is that the cutting layout shows 2 cuffs, when you actually need 4. I used a very soft velvet for the facings, collar, and cuffs; perhaps interfacing would have made them hang better. This pattern would work in many fabrics; heavy silk or panne velvet would make a nice negligee or sumer wrap, and it would be great for winter in wool (with a lining).
Sue –
I needed a lightweight fall wrap for a vintage event and this looked like a simple one to try. This pattern went together very quickly and the finished product looked just like the picture on the cover. It comes only in size 34, but with relatively few alterations, it will fit a 42. Since I only had 3 evenings in which to make it, I didn’t have time to do a muslin and decided to make the alterations on the actual fabric. I chose to go with an inexpensive poly fleece for this, with velvet collar and cuffs. I ended up only adding 1/2″ to the side measurements and 1″ to the width of the front panel, and it fits just fine.
The instructions are the original ones (that is, almost nonexistent), but if you match the notches in order, construction is very easy. One question I had about the pattern pieces is that the front panel has a small tab sticking out at the top, about 1/2″ wide and 3″ long (below the point where the collar joins); there is no corresponding tab on the front facing piece. Since I couldn’t figure out what to do with it, I just cut it off. I don’t think it made any difference. The only other correction I would make to the instructions is that the cutting layout shows 2 cuffs, when you actually need 4. I used a very soft velvet for the facings, collar, and cuffs; perhaps interfacing would have made them hang better. This pattern would work in many fabrics; heavy silk or panne velvet would make a nice negligee or sumer wrap, and it would be great for winter in wool (with a lining).