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A couple of hours
Sewing Ease (scale 1 easy to 10 difficult):
It's a 2, super easy.
Pattern Description:
Tank top with elasticized gathers under bust and on back with uneven hem.
Pattern Sizing:
I cut the size 10
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern
envelope once you were done sewing with it?
For the most part. I completely screwed up the elastic under the bust. Must've not marked incorrectly. My fabric was forgiving and since it's a really stretchy knit I didn't really need the contour under the bust.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes!
What did you particularly like or dislike about the
pattern?
Loved the style and uneven hem.
Fabric Used:
I believe it's a rayon lycra blend. I LOVE the paint splash print!!! It's really cool.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you
made:
Again, I made a mistake with the elastic under the bust. I didn't really need it anyway. If I make this again and use a similar fabric that has a 2 way stretch then I'll skip this step all together. Oh yeah, I did use fold over elastic around the neckline instead of making binding as recommended. And as always I use clear elastic to stabilize the shoulder seams. I also didn't hem it which is usually the case when I make tops like these in 2 way stretch fabrics that don't unravel.
What would you do differently next time?:
Just mentioned it above.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to
others?
I think I will. I have lots of leggings and tops like these work great with them.
Wardrobe Versatility:
Great with skirts or pants!
Conclusion:
Cute top! Makes me wonder why I waited so long to finish it up!!!
Hey, I have that fabric too! I love what you've done with it. Cute styling!
ReplyDeleteLooks very pretty on you!
ReplyDeleteLooks very festive!
ReplyDeleteCute top, I too like the paint splash look of the fabric!
ReplyDeleteThat's such an awesome print. :-)
ReplyDeleteCute top!! I wish you well on your July sewing plans.
ReplyDeleteVery cute indeed! Perfect for a fireworks show. Love the fabric print! Nice!
ReplyDeletesuper cute! I made a maxi dress out of that same fabric a couple years ago lol
ReplyDeleteI love the tank- the fabric is perfect. The whole outfit looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love this top Victoria! Your use of fabric selection for this top was right on perfect!
ReplyDeleteCute top and I also LOVE your fabric. Want to get some and make a whole dress out of it!
ReplyDeleteYou are killing it with these tops! This is adorbs.
ReplyDeleteRetro 80's ! I think I bought my daughter a pair of paint spattered Osh Kosh Overall's in 1984! And your shirt reminds me of that! (that's a complement!)
ReplyDeleteYou make beautiful clothes & are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your sewing creations in blogland.
Sam
I love the asymmetric hem on this! And the paint splash fabric is the perfect match to the style--a totally fun, totally modern update to the 80s.
ReplyDeleteWow, LOVE the paint-splatter look of this very cool tank! Looks great layered with the black underneath. You are so stylish! :)
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