I just love the Tilton sisters’ patterns, they are right up my sewing alley. Although this Vogue 8690 by Katherine has been in my stash for a while, it is now OOP and I only just got around to making it. I think it was the V neck that stopped me from making it sooner. I know lots of people like V necks, but I somehow avoid them like the plague. Not sure why, I suppose it’s one of my idiosyncrasies. Being a sewist means I don’t have to put up with anything I don’t like.
Anyway, July and the beginning of August are the coldest time here, doesn’t last long, only around 6 weeks, but it always makes me want to make some quilted tops for warmth. This off-white one is this year’s effort, made with a quilted viscose bought the last time I managed to get to a fabric market in Germany. Keeps me nice and toasty while the temps are down.
The shape of the V8690 is a nice variation on the big Lagenlook top with its side vents. I put a bit of extra volume into the back, and got rid of that pesky V neck. The dead of winter needs a big cowl to keep me warm. 🙂
I am wearing it with my favourite pencil skirt, a Bengaline tube with only one seam at the back, a yoga foldover top and a coverstitch hem. Can’t get any simpler.
S.trish said:
That looks great. I much prefer your cowl version of the Tilton top. You’re right – as sewers we don’t need to ‘put up’ with details which don’t suit us.
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Rivergum said:
Exactly! It will be hell if I ever have to go back to buying my clothes, because I am so used to being able to choose hem length, ease, sleeves or no sleeves and neckline. Good reason to keep sewing!
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Sandra said:
Welcome back! Your lovely chatty blog has been missed. Have you seen Helen’s Closet Elliot Top – very similar – and the reviews are all very positive. ☺
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Rivergum said:
Gee thanks! I have been busy renovating the rest of the house after the kitchen reno, then work got crazy busy and continues to be. Something has to give.
Glad to hear about the Elliott top, as the V8690 is now OOP.
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Roxane said:
The cowl neck is a great improvement. While I don’t hate v-necks, I don’t like the way the ones I have run into lately fit. They all seem to be too wide or too plunging.
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Rivergum said:
Precisely. I am also not crazy about the way many V necks are finished. I’m sure I could work something out if I was motivated, but the truth is that I’m not.
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katiesnana said:
Welcome back! You have been missed! Love the new hair style
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Rivergum said:
Thanks Katiesnana! As I said above, life got in the way. But I am planning to do a few quick photos of things I have made (I have to keep sewing even when I am frantically busy to preserve my sanity) and write a few lines to keep the blog going.
The hair style was a big leap of faith, but I am comfortable with it now and DD likes it, which is my bench mark.
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Christine said:
Welcome back! Love to see your makes as they are always an inspiration. Totally agree on the V-neck. Somehow it never feels right on me so as a sewer it can be changed. Love your new top and it looks so cozy. In fact I made a similar one last winter (I live in the northern hemisphere) using the Mandy Boat T pattern as my base. You were my inspiration for this.
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Rivergum said:
Oh, I’m glad the Mandy turned out well for you! Yes, it would make a similar silhouette to the V8690, except for the side vents.
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ramonasct said:
Love your Katharine Tilton top!!
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Rivergum said:
Thanks for the kind comment!
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Linda Hobden said:
You are looking wonderful, and as usual I’m inspired by your style … it’s right up my alley!
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Rivergum said:
Gee, thanks! I was a bit unsure how the photos would turn out with the new hair style, so your positive comment is very much appreciated.
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Anne said:
Look great, definitely an improvement on the v neck
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Rivergum said:
Thanks so much!
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