First, credit to Mary, of Biblioblog...several weeks ago, she updated her Pattern Review of the tank version of this pattern with her skirted version, and I fell in love with it. It is so pretty!
Bonus - the pattern comes with a bunch of versions, all for woven fabric (although I plan to use it for knits as well, since it has no bust darts).
Really liking this with jeans, the way Mary styled it.
This fabric is a beautifully embroidered eyelet from fabricmart.com. It's a thick cotton and feels very rich. I'm not a big fan of blue, but one morning Robin Roberts, co-host on Good Morning America, was wearing a stunning royal blue dress. After that, I was on the lookout for something in royal blue.
The unexpected challenge with this fabric was matching the parallel eyelets vertically and horizontally when I laid out the pattern pieces! The color is soooo pretty with white.
Sewing notes - I did struggle a bit with the bodice of this pattern. The straps are very narrow, and I don't like peek-a-boo lingerie straps :-) And there are no bust darts, always a challenge for me with a woven top.
- I sewed View D in Medium. This is the skirted version that does not drop in the back.
- The bodice was lengthened by 1", front and back.
- The front bodice was cut on the fold, rather than seamed.
- I widened the straps, but had to rework the armholes and shoulder seams quite a bit to get a nice fit.
- And I added about an inch to the skirt. Just for good measure because I'm 5'7" and generally add a couple inches to a pattern.
After finishing this top, I knew I wanted to make a couple more in light-weight woven fabrics. It's such an easy piece to wear over pants, and it's a little dressier than a T-shirt. But I wasn't happy with the bodice. So - yes, I redrafted it for wovens. I've redone the shoulders and armholes, and added a bust dart for my full B-cup. I'm much happier and will share a new version soon.
But meanwhile, one more look, with Virginia leggings...
September is National Sewing Month! And I'm on board - it's all I have planned...
Ciao! Coco
Coco, it's so pretty every single way you styled it. I love yours, and now want to see if I can make one in knit. I did a lot of alterations to this pattern and fiddled with the straps just as you did. Again, beautiful top and so striking on you. Thanks for the mention of my review :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary, and you're welcome! Hope you do the knit version soon!
DeleteWhat a pretty blue eyelet. Love it Coco, it is too cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Faye!
DeleteThat is a beautiful color on you, and it goes with everything!
ReplyDeleteSo right, Angela, and thank you!
DeleteGorgeous on you - beautiful color!
ReplyDeleteBy the way: here's a model - Chantelle Brown-Young - with the different coloration on her skin. And,like you, she is beautiful:
https://www.yahoo.com/style/chantelle-brown-young-an-unconventional-beauty-97225599143.html
Thanks so much. And she is pretty, wow!
DeleteThe very first thing I noticed in the 1st picture was how perfectly straight the eyelets were!!! The challenge of matching them paid off!!!
ReplyDeletePS...and it is a beautiful top!
DeleteJudi, thank you. It was a bit of a beast! I thought it was going to be one of those simple layouts...
DeleteSo pretty! I love the subtle peek-a-boo effect!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sara. The holes are kind of fun :-)
DeleteLovely and that is a fantastic color on you! Good call on ditching the center seam and can't wait to see the modified version....:)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Val. Won't be long, I've cut out two more already. As long as the roof and slab don't leak and we don't get a hurricane...
DeleteThis top is a surprisingly versatile style and so is the color. It looks great with the leggings and the cropped white pants. I can see why you plan to make some other versions.
ReplyDeleteThe vibrant blue looks amazing on you! I like this breezy look, and the various ways that you have paired with with other items in your wardrobe.
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