Quick Summer Top
I saw this pattern on the weallsew website and decided to try it. The designer is Daniela from onthecuttingfloor.
The instructions for the binding were confusing to me and the pictures shown did not seem to match the instructions but I was able to easily figure it out.
I hate store bought binding because it is cheap stiff fabric and you may not find the exact color you need, so I made my own out of the same fabric as the top.
I cut 1 7/8" bias strips and used the Clover 25 mm bias tape maker tool to create my binding. The instructions said you needed 1 yd of bias tape but I ending up needing about double that.
My first suggestion is DO MAKE A MUSLIN. I am a lazy sewer and I hate doing a muslin but I am really glad I did for this simple top. I am about a size 20 on top. Initially I cut the pattern out a size 20 at the neck and shoulder area and at the armhole side seam I graded up to a size 22 for my waist and hip area.
I tried the muslin on and realized there was a lot of ease built into the design. There was a huge gap in the armhole area that would have allowed my bra and anything else under the shirt to show. I went down one more size.
At the neck and shoulder area I cut a size 20. When I got to the area of the side seam I cut a size 18 and graded up to a size 22 for my waist and hip area to get a fit to my liking.
When I tried on the muslin I noticed the area where the pleats are formed did not lay flat but I thought this was due to me not ironing the pleat area on the muslin (my excuse is it was late). After I completed the top I realized that it did not lay flat even after ironing the pleats. I think this will be an easy fix by taking in the pleat(s) just a tiny bit more.
Also, instead of using bias binding I think I will use the my pattern pieces to make facings pieces. I will know for sure if I decide to make this top pattern into a dress. The other change I would make when doing this as a dress adding a zipper or small opening at the top so it is comfortable to pull on and off.
With no opening or zipper in the back I can pull the top on and off rather easily but if I had a hair style that I did not want to mess up I would not wear this top.
Will I wear this top YES, YES, and YES because I love the style even though it is not the best style for my body type.
How I Did It
There are only 2 pattern pieces for this shirt and its simplistic style and the 2 pattern pieces are what drew me to it. I had a cotton print in my stash that I used. |
| Front and Back Pattern Pieces With My Adjustments |
I hate store bought binding because it is cheap stiff fabric and you may not find the exact color you need, so I made my own out of the same fabric as the top.
I cut 1 7/8" bias strips and used the Clover 25 mm bias tape maker tool to create my binding. The instructions said you needed 1 yd of bias tape but I ending up needing about double that.
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| 1 7/8" Bias Strips |
My first suggestion is DO MAKE A MUSLIN. I am a lazy sewer and I hate doing a muslin but I am really glad I did for this simple top. I am about a size 20 on top. Initially I cut the pattern out a size 20 at the neck and shoulder area and at the armhole side seam I graded up to a size 22 for my waist and hip area.
I tried the muslin on and realized there was a lot of ease built into the design. There was a huge gap in the armhole area that would have allowed my bra and anything else under the shirt to show. I went down one more size.
At the neck and shoulder area I cut a size 20. When I got to the area of the side seam I cut a size 18 and graded up to a size 22 for my waist and hip area to get a fit to my liking.
When I tried on the muslin I noticed the area where the pleats are formed did not lay flat but I thought this was due to me not ironing the pleat area on the muslin (my excuse is it was late). After I completed the top I realized that it did not lay flat even after ironing the pleats. I think this will be an easy fix by taking in the pleat(s) just a tiny bit more.
Conclusion
This top is super simple and very comfy but i highly recommend you make a muslin before cutting your fashion fabric. I don't think I will make it as a top again because it emphasizes how round I am. I am really thinking about lengthening it and turning it into a dress because I do love the simplistic style and how comfortable it is to wear.Also, instead of using bias binding I think I will use the my pattern pieces to make facings pieces. I will know for sure if I decide to make this top pattern into a dress. The other change I would make when doing this as a dress adding a zipper or small opening at the top so it is comfortable to pull on and off.
With no opening or zipper in the back I can pull the top on and off rather easily but if I had a hair style that I did not want to mess up I would not wear this top.
Will I wear this top YES, YES, and YES because I love the style even though it is not the best style for my body type.
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