I finally completed the top. I was able to take some photos of the finished garment hanging. I hope to take some pictures of me wearing it soon. Depending on the weather I hope to wear it during the class reunion weekend. At the previous reunion the weather was still very warm. We just had a dip in the temperatures here over the past couple of days and whether that will last into the following weeks is unclear. As much as I love summer, this past summer was brutally hot!
Another person who made this top told me that she found the bust to run small. As a result, I decided to go with a larger bust size than I normally wear. I did not want to make an FBA because the front was two pieces and more time-consuming. I hoped that the larger size would work and it did.
Here are photos of the completed top.
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Front view |
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Neckline-bias binding |
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semi-side tie |
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Back view |
I ran into a few sewing glitches with this top. Mainly because of how I cut out several sizes from the bust to waist to hip. As a result, I believe the front is a tad longer than the back which worked out OK. What I found was not clear in looking at the pattern originally; there was a side front seam that makes up part of the waist tie. I found the instructions to be a little unclear even with the illustration. After studying this for some time and manipulating the fabric around I was able to understand how this was to be sewn.
I went from size 12 for the upper chest and shoulder to 22 at the bust back to 18 at the waist and hips.
I cut the length for size 16. I chose not to use the flounce sleeves instead cut them for 3/4 length.
The neckline was to be turned under 5/8 and topstitched. I don't always like how this looks, so I used black bias binding at the neckline instead. I think it gave it a nicer finish.
On to my next project which I am still debating. I have some "hybrid" woven fabric from EmmaOneSock, which I purchased a couple of years ago. I also recently purchased the same material in a royal blue color. I washed the black and brown fabric from stash but not the blue. I still may. I am debating several patterns and trying to use ones I have had good success with before.
More updates later!