High five! Well, low five - I finished something :-) And this is cute. I agree, my version doesn't look much like the Vogue picture at right, but gosh. That's the fun part.
This pattern has three really different views - a tee shirt, a twisted tank, and a fluttery top. It's really easy to overlook the tee shirt in this mix. The gathers in the skirt of the tee shirt are what caught my eye - love that look.
Length - Added 3" to the bottom of the skirt. I think I'm on a tunic quest this fall. I'm really into Virginia leggings and Marcy Tilton's skinny pants. And I love a tunic over jeans. So I decided to give this pattern a try as a tunic.
Left out the slit front placket. I mistrust little open plackets on tee shirts - they always flop open. I'm much too picky to go for it. And instead of attaching a neckline band, I applied a bias binding.
Drafted a long sleeve. Since we are into fall and will be having lovely cool winter weather, I went for longer sleeves on my tunic. I kept the fit of the top of the sleeve from this pattern, and the shape of the long sleeve from Vogue 1315, a knit dress.
Drafted a long sleeve. Since we are into fall and will be having lovely cool winter weather, I went for longer sleeves on my tunic. I kept the fit of the top of the sleeve from this pattern, and the shape of the long sleeve from Vogue 1315, a knit dress.
The top with long sleeves...Ok, but not the best. Kind of look like PJ's. I shortened them to 3/4 length!
Whew. That was quite a lot, actually. But one more thing...I sewed a Medium. And the shoulders were way down my arm. After I attached the sleeves, I went back and raised the sleeve and shoulder by 3/4". In the pic above, you can see that the shoulders are still 'dropped', as in the pattern design - just not halfway to the elbow!
Much better!
Whew. That was quite a lot, actually. But one more thing...I sewed a Medium. And the shoulders were way down my arm. After I attached the sleeves, I went back and raised the sleeve and shoulder by 3/4". In the pic above, you can see that the shoulders are still 'dropped', as in the pattern design - just not halfway to the elbow!
Some of the nice details of the pattern (the sleeves are still long in these)...
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| The skirt gathers, wrong side view. |
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| And right side view. |
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| Side view, showing the hi-lo hemline. |
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| Front. |
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| Neckline bias binding. |
Such pretty fabric. It's a heathered interlock knit from JoAnn's, the inside is mini-stripes. Perfect for a pattern that shows the inside, like a waterfall cardi. It comes in a heathered orange and in grey - I think the orange is calling my name.
I like how this turned out. Wouldn't it make a pretty cardigan, just slit it all the way down the front...
Ciao! Coco
I like your version. I made the same top pattern and had not thought about lengthening the sleeves. Great idea and one I may copy. Good job!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute and I LOVE the color!
ReplyDeleteLove it, and you know what, I might have to give that pattern a second look, the pleats are actually fun and flattering in a tunic length. Great take on this pattern and you look just wonderful in it!
ReplyDeleteI love that you made it tunic length, what a wonderful idea! The color is marvelous on you. It would also be a great cardigan.
ReplyDeleteit looks lovely, and as you say nothing like the picture on the pattern
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Much better with the shorter sleeves, too:)
ReplyDeleteLove the tunic length and the 3/4 sleeves. This is a beautiful fabric and the colour is great on you.
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing your post, I ordered this pattern, just have to pick out the fabric...
The 3/4 sleeve-chop was a great idea ~ much more flattering! Love the colour ... J
ReplyDeleteI love it that you use the pattern as a starting point and adapt and change as you want. Perfection on the neckline BTW.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute top - the sleeve length is perfect! Could you share how you finished the neckline? It sits so well! Did you cut a bias strip the same length as the neckline and serge it? Thank-you!
ReplyDeleteCoco, I love your version of this top - the original pattern sleeves were a bit twee - and the long ones, yes, they are better just below your elbow - you have created a very flattering little top. Congrats on achieving this after your mishap a couple of weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteCute top... I think I like the long sleeves best. Maybe because its getting or has gotten cold outside..
ReplyDeleteI knew that fabric looked familiar!! I love love love that fabric. I just made a cardi out of the same purple color.. And, yes the orange is also calling my name. It's actually on sale at Joann for 50% off!! I also made a pair of leggings out of the grey fabric.
This is very pretty with a nice shape. I like it in the tunic length.
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