I just have to share my latest make. This is my second time making this top and I like the first version I made but was not sure if I should have sized up a little. This time I downloaded the re-jigged version of the top and used the full bust piece which is provided with the pattern. I am on the borderline of needing it going by the sizing and I am very happy I decided to try it.
The fabric is a lovely cotton, maybe a voile? but it has slight crinkle in it. It behaved very well under the machine and I love the pretty print. I bought it a few years ago at Russells Fabrics at Sandgate.
My tips with this pattern
- Note the size printed on your pattern somewhere, as you can't tell what size you have if you have the other layers turned off and you cut the pattern on your size line. The size is incorporated into that line.
- I made the bishop sleeve at 3/4 length (a new option) and the elastic measurement would have been too small for me. I think it may be the elastic size for the original long sleeve option. I added 2" and cut my elastic at 12".
- I put the binding on (I think) the opposite way to that shown on the pattern. I sew the RS of the binding to the inside of the neckline and then flip to the front and top stitch. I had the impression in the pattern they start at the outside and flip to the back.
I love all the details in this sew. It has a burrito lined yoke, french seams and gathering at the front shoulder yoke seam. The explanations in the pattern are excellent and they encourage you to read the pattern on your computer or tablet rather than print it out as they have hyperlinks that move you to the section needed next. The only thing I don't like about this is I can't write notes onto the pattern for how I did things.
I hope you are all staying safe in this COVID time and getting lots of sewing, crafting and cooking accomplished!
Ciao Kittens!
