ROXANNE : SUSANNA
Victory Patterns : Roxanne
Liberty of London Tana Lawn Cotton in Susanna
I have had the pleasure of watching Victory Patterns emerge from dream to reality in the last couple years. When Kristiann Boos, one of the workroom’s instructors, told me she wanted to start a pattern company I was absolutely thrilled! Kristiann’s sense of design and style is so unique, I knew right away that she would produce patterns that were unlike others out on the market. She started out with PDF patterns and finally this year launched printed patterns. Kristiann’s patterns are lovely to work from. They are clearly written & illustrated, plus beautifully packaged.
The Roxanne pattern is a beginner level pattern. I chose to make the sleeveless version, mostly for the amazing collar detail. I went with the dark navy Susanna print from Liberty. The pattern was very simple, with the most complex part being that collar. The design of the collar is very clever and I got huge amounts of satisfaction sewing it. Once you’ve completed the collar, the rest of the top flies together. The top has a lot of volume, there are pleats that fall from the yoke at the back. With the right fabric, such as the Liberty Tana Lawn this volume creates a gorgeous silhouette and movement with the high/low hemline. I love that this top feel very elegant and dressy. I can’t wait to try a version with sleeves next.
This is the second Victory Patterns pattern that I’ve tried. I made the Hazel first, but still need to photograph it now that the weather has cooled down enough for long sleeves.
See all the Victory Patterns here & see the Roxanne pattern here.
13 comments
Do you find the tana lawn to be the right thickness for the collar? I did mine with cotton sateen and it was so thick it sits oddly even with understitching and grading. (The center part was the most bulky for me. But it looks so crisp in your close-up photo.) I’m tempted to redo it with a voile. Do you have any tips?
Iris – the tana lawn was perfect. i think voile would also work. i could definitely see that a sateen would be too heavy for this collar detail.
I actually made up a new one with Amy Butler rayon chalis. The collar is a little floppier because I used a very light weight interface. Might have to starch it a bit after each wash. But the drape of the body is so perfect.
gasp! stunning! that collar! i did not realize kristiann was a workroom grad 🙂 her patterns are definitely the most modern and unique available to home seamstresses–i have a few on my list that i can’t wait to get to…still looking for the right fabrics…
hi ash! kristiann is one of our instructors, actually. she teaches quite a few of our garment classes. she’s a super talented lady.
Oh I love that collar!!! So cute! I can’t wait to start making my own clothes.
I love your version of this pattern. The dark floral works great for fall.
Karyn, your version is awesome! The Liberty fabric you picked is just perfect for this pattern and I really like the way you’ve styled the whole outfit. Plus your photos, as usual, are great!
I love this so much on you! The neckline is amazing a gorgeous fabric choice. I of course had to buy the pattern! And tell Kristiann that I much appreciate the full size pattern sheet! So quick to print it off. 🙂
This is really beautiful!! I have a few of her patterns, but I haven’t made any up yet. This one is going on my list for sure!
What a stunning blouse!
Wow this is just stunning. I love the pattern, the fabric, the whole styled look. Wow