Spring break, baby! I have just finished my first spring break project. I was excited to use this yellow knit which I bought in January (blogged here).
Fabric: Viscose knit from Sawyer Brook. This is a four-way stretch knit with ample stretch and recovery. It is very soft and comfortable.
Pattern: Simplicity 2472. It is a very simple pattern which only has front, back, and binding for neck and sleeve. I made View C.
Does everyone like sewing bindings? Well, I found out I did not! It required lots of patience.
Neck Binding:
Sleeve binding:
When I finished all the bindings and checked how it looked, one word immediately came to my mind: pajama. I like using a simple pattern for busy print fabric, but this time it looked way too simple and boring. Since the fabric was so soft and comfy I was tempted to just hem it up and wear it as a pajama but hey, this is Milly fabric! I wanted to make it wearable outside.
I liked the look on the right much better. I decided to add lower band to transform it into a top.
I cut off 10 inches from the hem, shortened its width so that it clings at hip, and folded it half to make a band. Then I gathered the bodice hem and attached the band.
Lower Band from Inside |
Lower Band from Outside |
Here are the front and back view of the final result.
Yay! This fabric is a little bit sheer so I am going to wear it with a camisole underneath.
Update: You can see the picture of this top on me here.
Helper of the day: Leo
Update: You can see the picture of this top on me here.
Helper of the day: Leo
Until next time, cheers to you all!
Tell Leo he made a great job! Thats a lovely top for spring.
ReplyDeleteThanks themateriallady!
DeleteI love your top , the fabric is so pretty and cheery. It looks perfect in the shorter length.
ReplyDeleteThanks,Lisa! I'm happy with the change I made however if the fabric had more body, I probably kept the original length and styled it with contrasting belt or dangling necklace.
DeleteAh Yuki you have discovered the dark secret of the Cynthia Rowley patterns for Simplicity. I absolutely love them (in theory). I love the styling on the envelopes and as such have collected many. However, every one I have tried has turned out too shapeless and "pajamy." It makes sense most styles depicted are always worn with a belt (big red flag). I try to just incorporate the details I like into things I know are much better fitted/drafted. Your conversion to a top is very flattering.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Yes, Bela, we should all be aware of pajamy pattern!
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