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Sunday, June 12, 2011
Butterick 5645 - Green & yellow knit cowl top
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions for my recent dress fiasco. I have decided to save the bodice and replace the bottom with a straight black skirt in black wool crepe. BUT, I am totally sick of working on that project. So I did what I always do to cleanse my palate - make something easy out of a knit.
This fabric is a polyester knit from Gorgeousfabrics.com which was purchased several months ago. Y'all know by now my love of all things yellow, right? This is one crazy print, and I needed something simple so as not to cut it up too much. And with cowl necklines being so popular right now, I decided to jump on a current trend while it's still current.
I made a small because the finished bust measurement printed on the pattern was around 34". Well, it is A LOT bigger then that, which I'm okay with because it's suppose to be really loose. Probably you would not need an FBA if that is usually a concern. Also it is not nearly as blousey around the stomach area as the picture depicts. I still really love it, despite those small quibbles.
I did cut 1 1/2" off the bottom before I sewed the elastic casing. Also, I finished the back neckline with bias tape for a neater finish. The top has a tendency to pull towards the back a bit which throws the sleeve slits off the center of the shoulder. To remedy this I installed lingerie straps with snap closures and now it stays put.
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Here at the shoulder you can see the back neckline finish and lingerie strap. This was my first time to make them and I'll definitely be doing it again - super easy!
I'm busy working on a simple yellow linen dress. Have a great rest of the weekend!
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Cute top amanda! I love your choice of print!
ReplyDeleteCute print, cute top! Don't you love fast projects that come together well for a pick-me-up?
ReplyDeleteI would love to see a technique post on how you did the lingerie strap.
Very cute. I just love how the large motif hits at the small of your back.
ReplyDeleteı love your smiling:)Nice top
ReplyDeletevery pretty - good choice of pattern to go with that print
ReplyDeleteWhat a great top! It looks so good on you.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty top, perfect fabric for the garment.
ReplyDeleteVery cute summer top. I like that the design of the top can be casual or dressy depending on what you wear with it. Love the fabric.
ReplyDeletethat is so cute. It is a perfect summer top. You are right that it is a great pattern for that print:)
ReplyDeleteI agree, cute summer top! I love yellow too.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the sleeves - or lack of sleeves. This will be great for summer.
ReplyDeleteThose prints are so in right now. You look so cute in the top. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a very nice top!! The fabric and the pattern choice are perfect! Thanks or the tip on the lingerie strap!
ReplyDeleteI really like the split sleeves -- and a lingerie strap? I should have those on all my tops!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute pattern. I have some knit you might like- I can't really wear green and it's got green flowers. PM me if you're interested and I'll send you a photo. If you want it I only ask that you pay shipping- it's a nice knit.
ReplyDeleteWish I could wear it- yours is too cute!
This is a fun summer top. Love those split sleeves. So glad you are going to be able to salvage the previous dress. I think it will look great with black wool crepe on the lower half.
ReplyDeleteCute! Love the sleeves on this one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty summer top! I love the colors in your fabric!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Linda
Very pretty! You pull off these prints really well. I am envious.
ReplyDeleteSo cute and I was glad to see your post because this pattern came home with me last week and is out on the sewing table right now. I was concerned about the back side of the knit showing in the draped fabric at the armholes, but on your top it doesn't. And the waist/hip bagginess. Glad to know the picture is inaccurate.
ReplyDeleteI also bought this pattern last week. I am planning to make the version with lace on the shoulder. thanks for confirming that the pattern is big. I'll be using some Marc Jacobs fabric that I just ordered from Fabric Mart. So looking forward to make it! I really like your version!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty top. Love the drapey look. I'd be inclined to make this up as a dress as well.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely top! Lucky we've got you to preview all these patterns for us....thanks!
ReplyDeleteAs always you have picked exactly the kind of fabric that I would buy - it's gorgeous. I hadn't noticed this pattern but I am off to order it straight away - I like all the different sleeve/neck options. Yours looks wonderful on you!
ReplyDeleteI definitely am feeling the love for that print! The sleeves really give this some oomph. Love the look!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice print, and it looks very nice on you too. I'm glad that you chose a fairly simple unstructured look, it enhances the fabric nicely.
ReplyDeleteLuscious and lovely, Amanda! Very nicely constructed as always! It looks like you got your pre-preggie figure back. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteWow!! I'm loving this! It is always such a treat to visit you...like a kid in a candy store...you always have something yummy!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute top and looks great on you. I too am on a yellow journey. Love that colour.
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