McCall 6754--- The Knit Zebra Print Peplum

Well time was a little bit limited this weekend so I thought I'd take a couple of hours to churn out a quickie top. McCall's 6754 fit the bill. I've had this zebra print knit, just one yard, for a couple of months now. I think this simple top turned out really cute. This top will make the 4th peplum top I've sewn up and my first knit version. Seriously, should there be a limit to the number of cute peplums one could have? Well I need to probably give them a break and work on some other quick projects to build my wardrobe. My closet looks so naked. Anyhow I digress. See the review below.....

McCall's 6754

Time to Sew:

Like 2 hours. Quicker for those folks who don't drag butt on doing the neckline binding like I did.

Sewing Ease (scale 1 easy to 10 difficult):

It's a 2

Pattern Description:

Knit peplum top

Pattern Sizing:

I cut the size S and graded the bottom peplum to the medium to get more flare.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yup!

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Yup!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Loved everything!

Fabric Used:

A gray and navy zebra print knit that's similar to the knit used for jeggings.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

1. I raised the neckline on the back.

2. Did my usual 1" length reduction center back & tapering to nothing at the sides.

3. Added 2" length to the peplum and cut/sewed it from small to medium size for added flare.

4. My knit was so stretchy I ended up having to reduce strap length 1".

5. I used FOE (fold over elastic) around the neckline and serged/sewed down the neckline seams.

What would you do differently next time?:

Nothing. I like the changes I made.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Probably. It's super easy but it would make my 4th peplum (and the 1st knit).

Wardrobe Versatility:

It can go with a skirt, pants & shorts.

Conclusion:

 Cute top!