Anyway...on my little SR Harris excursion I picked up this blue striped shirting. I love the shade of blue and the stripe width. It wasn't until I was wearing it that I realized it is cotton poplin. I do not like poplin! I like the nice, smooth feel of it but don't enjoy wearing it.
The neckline is HIGH on me. It looks really relaxed on the model; but I lowered mine 1/4" which was clearly not enough. After measuring and tissue fitting, I didn't need to add to the sleeve. You know what I always forget? Just because it'll FIT doesn't mean I don't need to add to it. So it isn't tight at all, it fits, but it's not as intended compared to the pattern. I should have still done my 1" bicep adjustment.
The front seam is sewn to a certain point and then narrow hemmed. Note how short the ties are on the model. The circle? It's at the waist! THE WAIST!!
Because I am silly, I took a bunch of pics and made a compilation of my "OH MY GOSH THEY WANTED THIS SPLIT UP TO MY WAIST!" My finger is where the original marking was on the pattern.
hahahahaha!
I stitched it another 2.5". You can't go too far or you won't have much to tie. Also, I feel like the front isn't near as long compared to the sides as the drawing or pic indicates.
I did a swayback adjustment but when you tie it, you pull it to the front and I think it looks a little messy. Maybe in a fabric that has more drape? Like the challis or georgette recommended :-p
Also, see what I mean about the sleeve?
I wore it to work yesterday and really liked this outfit. I like the top but probably won't make this pattern again.
I really like that pattern too, thank you for the review.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute pattern. I love how you styled the top; it looks really great. That split was def going to be too high, they must have made a mistake, lol.
ReplyDeleteI love your shoes!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the "say what!" photo collage. Too funny! Cute top, I really like how you styled it with the necklace and shoes in the last photo.
ReplyDeleteIt looks REALLY pretty on you - but I see what you mean about the neckline compared to the pattern picture - great job!
ReplyDeleteI really like the top in the blue stripe fabric (not poplin though). I've seen this type of tie front top where the front ties are not attached to the back--side splits--so the back hangs kind of like a high-low top. The neckline is definitely higher than the picture. But, all in all, I really like it. In a lighter weight fabric and a few adjustments, it could work.
ReplyDeleteI really love this pattern, is it a currant pattern? Looking on Joann Fabric site I couldn't find it. I want this pattern!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's darling! Save the pattern for a pattern swap during next Sew Camp ;) But what about in a jersey? g
ReplyDeleteYour "omigosh" pictures crack me up!! Cute top :)
ReplyDeleteI am right there with you regarding your OMG pictures.... I am very short-waisted and no telling where that original tie would have ended up on me. Thanks so much for your pattern reviews!
ReplyDeleteI love how quickly you make up patterns! I saw this one recently, and think you did a good job with it! I laughed at your collage too...the nerve of them, lol!!! I think the tie and how you styled it looks really good.
ReplyDeleteIt’s cute! I can see why this might work better in something with more drape - I’m 100% there with you on the properties of cotton popplin. It looks great as an outfit though!
ReplyDeleteI just bought this, it looks so cute!
ReplyDeleteVery cute pattern, and you did a beautiful job with it. I understand your reference to perhaps using a fabric with more drape; nonetheless, your version of this top is excellent. Good job, as always!
ReplyDeletegreat job. Who are they thinking of with the slit to Mother Nature and beyond. More drapey I agree. Will also not be makin this un.
ReplyDeleteI love it you know I picked up this pattern because of you
ReplyDeleteI will surely do a bicep adjustment
Oooh I really like this on you! The tie is super cute, and whilst I think you pull off the poplin really beautifully ( i quite like the structured look!), I can see how it would benefit from a drapier fabric. Gosh though, that split was high!!!
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