I could have made this too with a FBA and a few alterations and additions to the seams. But I know what looks good on my shape, and I had concerns that the Sorbetto wouldn't suit me. So I went my own way.
Enter Simplicity 2938.
I thought I had this pattern already, but it turned out it was on my wish list. So yesterday I bought it in order to make this top (B).
Sleeveless? Check. Pleats at the neckline? Check. Flattering to the bustline? I had high hopes.
I ploughed through my fabric stash auditioning possible fabrics for a muslin. Something cheap and dispensable, but not too nasty that I couldn't use it as a wearable muslin if it all worked out.
This was a quick sew. Within 30 minutes I had it to trying-on stage. I should probably admit here that I couldn't see the point of the side zipper, so it doesn't have one. Here's where I point out the adjustments I needed to make.
The armhole was gaping badly, the bust was too snug, and it was also a little tight across my hips. So I did a little taking in on the underarm seams, and let out some seam allowance on the other problems areas. And then did a lot of unpicking.
Much better! An hour had passed by this stage. Time to add the neck facings and the (red! It's all I had!) bias binding for the armholes, and hem it. All that took another 40 minutes.
And here we have the finished product. I'm so happy with this pattern - I definitely got a wearable muslin out of it.
The fabric is a little questionable, as I suspect it is a cotton/polyester poplin (I purchased it at Big W a few years ago), but the scottie dogs are very cute and it will be the perfect warm weather top to wear in summer. I already have plans to make a few more, and I'm even going to adjust it slightly to make a bodice for a tea dress I have in my head at the moment. I'm so, so excited by the idea of my tea dress!
Stay tuned for that one! Unless my head explodes first!
oooh - I love it! the fit looks brilliant (FABTASTIC, even!) and your fitting pics are very cute =)
ReplyDeleteI really like your fitting pictures! They made me smile!
ReplyDeleteTop looks great, the scottie dogs are very cute!
I love that top! It's a shape I love too! (in fact, I like all of the garments in th.at pattern, except maybe the E trousers!). Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great top on you, the shaping is very flattering.
ReplyDeleteWow! I have high hopes that one day I might be able to personally adjust garments just like that - brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI made the dress (ahum, I still need to do the seems) Does your top have a zipper on the back?
ReplyDeleteI love that pattern! Well done! :)
Like your top much more than the Sorbetto. Can't wait to see the dress.
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ReplyDeleteYou have managed to get a great fit on your top and the skirt you are thinking of will make it a wonderful dress. Thank you for the link about the Sorbetto top, I have seen so many on SSS.
ReplyDeleteHope you don't mind, but do you have any suggestions for a late (3pm) afternoon tea in Canberra on Saturday? Bringing Mum down for Floriade :)
Looks a lovely cool comfortable top for Summer
ReplyDeleteLoving those scottie dogs - super cute! I'm so in awe of your talents!! When I sew something & it doesn't fit it normally gets given away to someone else or sits in the naughty corner for a long while!!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, you've done a superb job with this. I haven't made the Sorbetto either because like you, I don't think that it would suit my shape without major alteration. This is a lovely top, and I don't think I'd have noticed the pattern if you hadn't pointed it out. I do look forward to seeing many more of these on you! The fitting photos are really helpful too.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, have you made a start on the Style Arc Emma top yet? It's in my mental queue but I'm not sure what size pattern to order...as I am now or as I intend to be by summer? It's a dilemma! I want to make it in voile....
I'm just gobsmacked at your ability to alter the patterns to fit you properly - looks great Michelle !
ReplyDeleteOh that scotty dog reminds me of 'wee jock' from Hamish MacBeth. Who also found his way onto the CPSU banner, I seem to recall. Your fitting shots are great.
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