Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Butterick 5562 - a variety of tops!


Butterick 5562 is a lovely set of top patterns. I was very taken with it. A few people have made View D which I loved so I bought this pattern and think I could get a lot of use from it.

As well as View D, I made View A with the shorter gathered sleeves. The fabric I used is a cotton elastane mix (I think) which has very strong recovery. It is actually a lovely quality fabric but a bit of a strange colour that looks different in different lights.

The top is very long and I have made it as per the pattern length but it is nice for the cooler days as it keeps my hips warm! The only alteration I made was to bring it in the waist seam ( you can see the alteration detailed in Mushywear's review of her delicious version).

I didn't notice those gathers across the back before - interesting what a photo shows up...


A photo to show the sleeve detail...


I also made View D while I was at it. This fabric is from Gorgeous fabrics and is called uber soft rayon blend jersey. A poly/rayon/lycra blend that lives up to its name - it is gorgeous and soft and cuddly to wear. I love it heaps and I had bought another piece but during this reno I haven't been able to find it. If I can't find it soon I may have to buy more!!


This was made exactly as per the instructions with the only alteration being to bring it in at the waist again.

Review is here.

I have one more lot of photos to show you of my new Kwik-sew swimmers - see you next post!

11 comments:

  1. Cute tops. Cool necklace with View A! And I love the color you chose for View D.

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  2. Great tops! I love the way you styled the black one.

    How I wish I could wear tops with big sleeves or shoulder interest without looking like a footballer!

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  3. These tops look fantastic on you, Sue. I especially like the first one.

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  4. Love the draped neckline top - the colour really suits you. Also love the Elk necklace. I collect their jewellery.

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  5. Great tops and great necklace. Butterick always seem to have the best tops patterns. I also love the obi belt in your earlier post.

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  6. I like both and the pattern is hanging on my inspiration board now. The green top is amazingly beautiful.

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  7. I love this pattern too. You've done a great job with both views. They are just beautiful.

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  8. Great tops and love the colour of the second one.

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  9. I see that short sleeve version everywhere!! Very nice, very RTW!

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  10. Two great tops! I love a t-shirt with a twist--easy to wear but not boring.

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  11. Those tops are so flattering on you.

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