Worth the hype?! EVANSTON VEST Review & Special COLLAB with
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- I have collaborated with my lovely friend Izzy from @dizzyquiltsandsews to sew up and review the Evanston Vest From Love Notions.
See how we get on sewing up the Vests, do we like them or not?!
Please check out Izzy's video ;
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• Collab Fun with @socar...
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Happy Sewing
Carole
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Hi Carol, Thank you for sharing. I do prefer the simplicity pattern, too. Great idea to cut down a thrifted sweater!! ❤
Thank you so much for watching and your comment. I did have fun cutting the sweater down, it wasn't something I thought would work and it did! 🧵😊
Hi Carole,
A great review as always! You’ve made a really good job of fitting the pattern. It looks really good over your bottle green top.
Happy sewing 💕
Thank you so much for your comment and watching, the green top obviously is the contrast it needed. Happy Sewing to you too! 🧵😊
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Hi Carole! I've been tempted into several Love Notions patterns over time and unfortunately, some are hits and some are like the Evanston Vest. It is frustrating but you made it work and you have a quick grab vest to keep you warm. I have a quick grab sweater in my sewing room. It is too big, was a toile and made out of very bright orange and purple fleece I only had small amounts of. LOL. But I think it is my most worn Me Made item right now. Too funny. Have a great week!
I really appreciate your comment, thank you! As you say, the items I have made and thought I would hardly wear...I wear the most. How funny you wear your fun sweater as well. I have only done a couple of L N patterns which have been ok, nothing too special. I know a lot of people have great success with them though. 🧵😊
I had fun watching you and Izzy! I think your vest looks nice on you, but I agree that the Simplicity one is better. 🥰❤️
Thank you Nancy, it is just a warm layer for me as I said and I think Izzy felt the same. We did have a fun time working on these though! 🧵😊
Hi Carole! I actually love your Evanston vest. It is plain… but… I imagine it over a printed fabric with long billowy sleeves. I think it looks so pretty over the top you’re wearing. I have the pattern but, I haven’t even put it together yet😮
I will go watch Izzy’s now. Everything you make looks lovely on you. Thank you for sharing! ❤ Diann
Hi Diann, I do hope you are feeling a little better? Please don't let me put you off the vest, it certainly is cosy and a good little layer. You are so kind to say it looks nice, I think Izzy's does as well but she won't be convinced! Take care and thanks for watching 💗🍓x
Wow, the Simplicity one is really nice. I might have to look for that pattern.
Thank you so much, it was so funny I forgot I had that pattern, and it was a better one! 🧵😊
Nice fabric! Looks cozy. I like the Simplicity one better too.
Thanks Christine, it is a lovely warm layer! The Simplicity one has a far better shape to it. 🧵😊xx
Hi Carole, I watched both your videos and agree with your observations. Your upcyle of the charity shop jumper is awesome! The Simplicity pattern looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing!❤😊
Hi Becky, oh I did have fun when I made the other sweater vest. I really didn't know what would happen if I chopped up a bought sweater but as long as I serged everything first, it held together! Thanks so much for watching and your kind comment 🧵😊
It's perfectly fine.
Thank you so much 🧵😊
Interesting Carole, especially that your Juki wouldn't do the button holes as they seem to be able to do pretty much anything. Anyway it turned out well and is a perfect layering piece. Absolutely love the refashioned jumper.
Hi Ann, I don't know what was wrong with the Juki, it just wouldn't feed that material through and continually sewed in the same space. It was so spongy and thick though I wasn't surprised. As you say, I didn't think I would have had a problem but as I wasn't overly concerned about buttons I gave it a miss! Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
Hi, Carole! It’s a great color to wear over something of color! Maybe to calm down the color or contrast/complement the top/shirt underneath. Odd placement for pockets🤔I’d tossed those too.
I like it with you dark green top you are wearing.
Thanks so much Cheryl, the colour is as you say, very useful just a little bit boring! I wish I had noticed the pocket placements before I bothered to cut and make up the pockets, that is a lesson for the future! 🧵😊
You and Izzy crack me up ! I know you were frustrated, but you both made me giggle! It looks great on you! The size of those pockets 😂😂😂 Thanks for persisting through this ❤❤❤
We just had to give them our best shot!! I will wear mine a lot I know, as for Izzy...not so sure 😅. Thanks so much for watching our struggles! 💗😘💗
No matter what you make, even if you really don't like it, it looks nice on you! Good job!!!
Aww thank you so much, as I said in the video it will get the wear anyway!! Have a great week 🧵😊
Bummer, Carole! So sorry! At least you two had fun! 🥳😘💗
We did have fun, lots of funny photos between the two of us! At the end of the day, we have something to grab and keep us warm. Thanks for watching 😘💗
I am not a vest person but I liked the Simplicity vest pattern you made last year and bought the pattern. I haven't made it yet but have the fabric waiting for a project in the next month or so. I do think the Love Notions pattern turned out nicely. Love the fabric.
Thanks so much for your comment and watching. A think a vest serves a purpose but isn't a fashion statement! The Simplicity vest is more shaped and better drafted so good luck. 🧵😊
It is nice, one of those basic staple wardrobe items, pairs with anything. It looks lovely with your green top. See you Friday, enjoy your week !
Thanks so much for your comment, a couple of people have said it looked nice with the Green top and funnily enough I think Izzy's looked nice with her similar white top! 🧵😊
It is perfect for you Carole. That does add a layer of warmth! You did a wonderful job! I'm heading over to Izzy's now to see what she's up to!😊
Thanks so much Zelda and you are right, it is darn chilly over here at the moment so I keep reaching for it! 🧵😊
Your Simplicity vest is beautiful 🤩
Thank you so much, it has so much more about it than the Love Notions one doesn't it! 🧵😊
Hi Carole! I have a whole library of Love Notions patterns and as another viewer said, some are hits and some are total misses (I’m afraid to try any more of their trouser patterns, for example, as the fit is so bad!). Thank goodness we have a large choice of patterns to choose from, huh?
Hi Karen, I have only ever made the Juliet Top I think and that came out well. I do know that Izzy has also had hits and misses with LN. As you say, thank goodness we do have a good supply of patterns these days! Thanks so much for tuning in 🧵😊
You did a lovely job on your vest, Carol. I’ve only ever owned one vest and it was a navy colour. I did wear it but not a lot. Between you and Izzy you gave excellent comments for people who might try the pattern. Loved your video. Thank you.👍😁
Thanks so much for watching and I really appreciate your comments on our collab. A vest in Navy would be amazing, why didn't I think of that?! 🧵😊
Carole, your vest actually looks quite nice with your green sweater! I do wear vests occasionally and have been looking for a new pattern. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for watching and I am glad we haven't completely put you off! 🧵😊
@ LOL, I love both of your channels!
I've watched Izzys and I have to agree with her on hers was thinking about getting it but I've changed my mind yours is nice as you say its functional sounds like you had fun with Izzy that's what count😊😊😊😊
Oh we did have some giggles over this pattern you are right, it was a fun collab but I think I am happier with mine that she is with hers. For me, it is just a layer to keep me warm! Thanks for tuning in 🧵😊
Hi Carole, the vest looks cozy. A couple of suggestions to jazz it up, if you aren't quite sick of it, yet. You could put plastic snaps (poppers) down the front and then sew large buttons of your color choice down the front for a vertical line. The second one, if you choose to leave it open, is to embroider some floral or other design down a part of the front bands. You could try various different needles in your Juki to do the buttonholes - Jesrey, Stretch, Universal, Microtex, Embroidery and see what happens. Or just wear it as it is. It's cute. ☃ Bernadette
Hi Bernadette, thanks so much for your suggestions. Whilst I tried different buttonholes, I didn't think to try different needles? The fabric just wouldn't move in the machine sewing just in one spot, so annoying! I must admit the thought of trying to get poppers through that thick sponginess fills me with fear. If I don't like the fact it is open I may even just hand sew the buttonholes as I have before. Next time I have this issue I will certainly try different needles, thank you 🧵😊
Your vest is really cute. A good utilitarian piece for a little warmth is always needed. It looks great on you, especially over your green jumper.
Thanks so much for your comment, as you say we need a useful garment for warmth at times don't we! 🧵😊
Carole, I just watched Izzy’s video. I shared with her some of the issues I had with the Evanston vest. The oversized armholes were an issue for me too. Yours actually looks very nice. If you still wanted buttons just sew them through both sides of the band and forget the button holes altogether. I love a nice vest. It does seem fabric is key for this pattern.
Thanks so much for watching and your comments. I did think of sewing up the buttons like you suggested but I thought really I would probably only wear it open anyway so didn't want to waste my time on that. I have done exactly that on other garments in the past...and blouses!! We weren't the only ones that had problems with the armholes by the sounds of it. 🧵😊
It looks great Carole. The simplicity one is beautiful though. 🎉
Thanks so much Bridget, I can't believe I forgot about the Simplicity one! 🧵😊
It’s nice and I can see it going with many things. I like the other vest more.
Thank you so much, you aren't the only one who prefers the Simplicity vest! It has a lot more style doesn't it. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
Carole, I agree the Simplicity pattern is better 😊 I love Love Notions but I think I will pass making this one 😊.
Thanks so much for watching Stephanie, sorry we may have put you off!! 🧵😊
@ if I make it it may be the one without buttons lol
Hi Carole, the vest is perfect for just a layering piece. That fabric looks like rib knit, which is horrible to sew garments with. I only use it for bands and cuffs. I tried to make a pullover vest with rib knit and it turned out big enough for my husband! That was it for me. I like the white one better, it seems to be more fitted. I never like those dropped shoulder vests , but the white one is pretty. I would wear it myself. I think that other one would look better if the arm bands were left off and the edges just turned under, but that’s just me. I always make a test garment of a new to me pattern just to see how it fits. It has saved me so much aggravation. Take care😊
Hi Sue. That fabric wasn't a Rib Knit just a super soft, spongy kind of knit which was quite thick. It is perfect for the garment but just a nightmare to sew...or press! You are correct about the Simplicity one, the shape is more flattering as Izzy has said, the pattern seemed to have been rushed so lacked some of the normal details. Funny you should mention about not having the arm bands as yes, it did look so much better without but hemming that fabric would not have worked at all! Doing test garments is something I rarely do as I don't like wasting time or fabric unless the garment is for a special occasion. Most of the time no one sees what I wear anyway 😂. Have a great week and thanks for tuning in 🧵😊
Love your vest, Carole.
I didn't get that pattern because I have a similar self drafted pattern.
I do consider making an Oakley Vest in warm cosy chunky knit.
Thanks Agata, I feel warm and cosy just thinking about your Oakley vest! Mine was in a quilted fabric so although warm, not particularly comfortable. We need warmth at the moment don't we! 🧵😊
@socarole66 we certainly do. Although my will need to wait till atumn. To many things on my to-do list at the moment.
It's a nice garment for an extra layer, but I do occasionally despair with some of these pattern designers. I've seen pockets up under the armpit before! With your bottom band, did you overlock it? Might be a case of altering your differential feed to avoid the waviness. I did manage to do buttonholes in stretch - in fact I am making the same garment again, a cardigan for hubby - and apart from adding interfacing into the band, I have the option on my sewing machine for a stretch buttonhole. Worked quite well.
Hi Diane, thanks so much for your comments. Re the 'wobble' I did alter the overlocker slightly but I think it is the bulky seam being overlocked that just kind of drags on the seam. It isn't as bad as some I have done but really I should have used my cover stitch machine instead to seal it all down. I wasn't too worried though as I knew I would never wear the vest outside of the home! Honestly that fabric was so thick and spongy, cosy but a nightmare to sew. 🧵😊
Hi Carol what about poppers down the front.
Thank you so much for that idea. I am not sure that poppers will get through that fabric, I don't have success normally but I will bear that in mind if I get fed up with it being open! 🧵😊
Well, it's kind of like oatmeal - nothing wrong with it, but no, it's not exciting. I saw Izzy's version as well and know she was not happy. I was thinking a cable fabric would make it more interesting, and then you brought out the vest from last year and you can really see the difference having an interesting texture and some more shaping makes. I don't do well getting buttonholes in knit fabric and usually just skip them because I wouldn't wear the item buttoned up anyway. And yes, my Dad did have a beige cashmere wool vest just like it 😄!
Oh yes Mary, Oatmeal is a far better way of describing it than beige! You made an interesting point about the texture of fabric making it more interesting as the L N versions I did like had exactly that!
Like you, I wouldn't have buttoned it up anyway so it will remain open and breezy. Thanks so much for watching 🧵😊
I’ve never seen a Love Notions pattern that appealed to me.
That is such an interesting comment, I do know what you mean though however, it is always fun for me to try something different, especially when doing a collaboration! Thanks for watching 🧵😊
I have that simplicity pattern.. Made longer view A with a hemband like B. Fabric was a weird rib like black lace with fake stretch black leather for the V-neck and armband. Very goth. Not my style at all. Don't know what I was thinking. I've bought the Evanston and planned to make the longer open view in purple sweater knit, but after watching both of your videos about the pattern I've decided to remake the simplicity view C , hopefully it won't turn out as ugly as the example on the envelope the model is wearing.
Now that Simplicity make of yours sounds amazing, a very brave make! Sorry we have put you off the Evanston vest, it has worked for some people but I agree, if you have made the Simplicity one and it works, just go for that. Oh Simplicity, your pattern covers don't do you any favours 😂. Thanks for your comment 🧵😊
It looks so cute on you; on the mannequin, not so much! That’s one pattern from LNP I haven’t purchased. I think buttons might make it look too manly! The refashion/recycle is very, very pretty!
Thank you so much, no I don't think the mannequin models it very well does she 😂. You have a point about buttons on it and that was my fear. 🧵😊
It does look fine on you Carole but between you and Izzy, I’ll definitely be giving this one a miss. Well done you for making it work despite the instructions. Shame as Love Notions are pretty good normally. Chalk it up to experience I guess. The Simplicity one definitely looks more polished - guess the independent companies aren’t always better! (But we already knew that didn’t we?!! 🤣🤣)
Yes that is definitely a WIN for the Big 4!!! 😊😂. I do think the Simplicity one has more shaping and is better drafted, after all we all know the Indies only copy the Big 4 most of the time anyway!
Thanks so much for watching and your kindness, sorry to have put you off! 🧵😊
It looks fine on you. I don't think a sweater vest is very exciting. I bought a beige one once because I thought it would go with lots of things, but it was so drab and boring I never wore it. I guess you don't wear the white one, which has more style, or you wouldn't have forgotten you had it. 😂Good review.
Thanks so much for your comment Kathy and the reason I hadn't worn the white one as it had got jammed in my wardrobe along with other things after last Winter and I had forgotten it completely. It will now be used, especially as it is cold! 🧵😊
I noticed the teeny pockets way up high. I didn't buy it because even after seeing the LN Ambassadors' makes, I knew I wouldn't like it on my body.
Thanks so much for watching. Like you I was a little concerned after seeing the Ambassadors photos but I did see a couple I liked so decided to go for it. 🧵😊
This item could be a fashion statement depending on fabric used. Yours is fine but the fabric is drab . . . which makes it versatile. It looks great over your green jumper and could be used to tone down a lively print when necessary. Vests are useful for more than warmth, I think. They often “finish” an outfit serving as a slimming accessory.
I never use the patterns band “suggestion” bc the stretch of the fabric determines the length of the band.
I also avoid PDF patterns. Hate them actually. I didn’t even like cut and paste in kindergarten! So I’d choose the other pattern too.
Thanks so much for all your comments. I suppose I chose the colour as I knew it would blend with most garments. As you say, it could be a fashion statement if it was in the right fabric. I am not a fan at all of PDF's but I always get a lot of comments if I admit my hatred for them 😂. Sometimes though it is good for me to step out of my comfort zone and try new patterns and companies. Thanks for watching 🧵😊
What the heck is with those pockets??!! The pattern writers are slacking. It turned out really cute on both you and Izzy in the end. Im gonna take a hard pass on that pattern! Great to see you!!❤❤❤
It was so funny about those pockets as Izzy was saying how tiny hers were, I didn't get as far as sewing mine on so I didn't realise the size or placement 😂😂. I am not sure this is one of L N best patterns! Take a pass...I won't be offended! Hope you are enjoying your week and those furry family members of yours are well 🐖🫏🐔🐥xxx💗
Poor Izzy 😂😂 seems you had slightly more success? What a shame! Your other one came out very well! You win some, you lose some eh??
I have just heard on Izzy's live that the Vest is in the donation bag already 😂. I really didn't think it looked too bad at all. Mine is happily sat on my sewing room chair for when I am chilly. We are just fated with our collabs together! Thanks for stopping byxx
All you need to do is add a printed scarf with your green shirt.
Well that is a wonderful idea, thank you so much! 🧵😊
I am kind of shocked at the poor quality of this pattern and that it was released at all. It creates a sense of unease about buying future Love Notions patterns. Too bad.' It takes years to build a good reputation and minutes to ruin it'. They may have had a deadline, but this was a mistake. Because you are an experienced sewist, you were able to make it work 👍
Thanks so much for your comment Nancy. A fair few people have made this pattern with success apart from a couple of tweaks so maybe we are giving a bad impression of it. Izzy who is more familiar with LN did say it felt like it had been rushed. As you say, it is better not to do this and take your time in developing new patterns, no wonder it was discounted! 🧵😊
You did a lovely job on your vest, Carol. I’ve only ever owned one vest and it was a navy colour. I did wear it but not a lot. Between you and Izzy you gave excellent comments for people who might try the pattern. Loved your video. Thank you.👍😁