I so wanted this top to work for me. But what was I thinking? The volume of this top was all wrong for me. My bad!
My goal of posting this review is to get all of my projects posted before the end of this year: good or bad; success or failure; in my closet or not. This one falls in the category of failure to compliment my figure. I started this project way back in June with a muslin minus the flounce. I completely worked out the fit and style issues. So I thought.
As far as the sewing review is concern, making the top was a success. I was able to achieve a good fit (I'll try a different view later.). The sewing process was not difficult and the instructions were typical, but easy to follow.
Just to be consistent with other reviews, let me include a few more points about the sewing experience process:
Pattern description and size: Fitted tops have front and back princess seams, back button closure, and sleeve variations. Sizes 6 to 22. I started with size 16 with modifications.
My likes and dislikes: First my likes; the sleeve variations and the flounce version. My dislike: back button closure.
Fabric: This cotton voile came from Mood Fabrics. It's a beautiful fabric to work with. I'd hoped to post this project on the Mood Sewing Network; but because I wasn't all together happy with it, I chose not to.
Changes and alterations: After making the FBA, I ended up with a lot of unwanted fabric below the bust area. This always happens and I always forget to just remove it before I make the muslin. It the same every time. With this top, I noticed it was also a little roomy in the neck and shoulder areas. But once I tweaked the muslin and made the changes to the tissue pattern, it was good to make. Not to forget, I also did a prominent shoulder blade adjustment with a swayback tuck at the waistline. I added a short sleeves.
Final notes: The sewing process was fine. I just made the wrong view for me. I will donate the top to someone who likes it. The back button closure is not my favorite detail, but I give it at least one more try.
Parting Shots: Me wearing the top with another of my less favorable projects from the summer. I'll review McCall 7726 soon. In the meantime, make it a great day.
I used the remnant to make seam binding for my Butterick 6329 jacket/cardigan.
It's beautiful fabric. It's a shame it didn't work out. I daydream about ruffles sometimes too, but with a larger bust they just never seem to flatter. It's too bad. But maybe without the ruffles the top can work (and maybe convert the back buttons to a zipper?).
ReplyDeleteOh, don't give it away? Wouldn't it work well untucked over a pencil black skirt? The top is probably not for everyday, but it is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI think the top looks really good on you!
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