I so love this design. There are tons of little details that make it special; the wrap front with ties, gathers along the bust, gathered sleeve caps with cuffs, pretty curved neckline, and collar with stand.
I removed the front bands, cut off 1/2 inch along the curve of the front bodice, and redistributed the gathers starting 1 inch above the pattern's top gather point and ending 1.5 inches above the bottom gather point.
I put two snaps where the front bands overlap to keep them in place.
Here at the shoulder seams I used french seams. The sleeve seam was covered in white bias tape to cover the exposed seam. Green would have been preferable, but I couldn't find any. The front band was slip-stitched and I decided against the topstitching in that area.
This pattern includes a piece for inside fabric ties. But I found those too bulky on my muslin, so opted for ribbon instead. Here you can see it and the french seam down the side.
Thanks to everyone who posted incouraging remarks when I thought this was another wadder. I think the reason wadders beget more wadders is that you loose your confidence after a few loosers, and think you can't make it work when you hit problems in your current project. I'm hoping this is the end of my streak.The matching pencil skirt will be completed tonight and I'll post it soon.
It looks fabulous and great pairing with the white pants.
ReplyDeleteWow...so glad you persisted...it turned out super cute! I love it with the white...very fresh looking. Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteIt fits so much better! Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat save. It was worth. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLooks great. http://theslapdashsewist.blogspot.com/2009/06/butterick-5320-elizabethan-collar-wrap.html has just posted a dress in the same green. Your trend setters.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, so glad you saved it. I am taking all your tips on board as I have to make this. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love it too! Looks great with white pants. Another pattern just sitting in my stash!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you persisted, it paid off, because you look really great in it. I love the fit, the color, the details. And again, you impress me with how you always have a nice finish on the inside. Since I've been reading your blog, I've been making an effort to finish the inside too. It is well worth the extra time. I love your idea about the snaps and also the ribbon on the inside for less bulk...Great turn out. Now that I see how great this pattern is, I really want to try this one again.
ReplyDeleteFabulous, glad you stuck with it.
ReplyDeletedang! i was fascinated with the fitting change. Do you sew a big 4 8 or 10? what size did you sew this originally and what is your upper bust size? Just curious.
ReplyDeleteAmazing save. Amazing color on you. Perfect pairing with the white pants. I'm wondering if you needed kind of small bust adjustment and thats what you did...Though it doesn't look like you need one in other designs. Anywho....
wow this looks amazing! i have the same pattern and i look forward to giving it a try!
ReplyDeleteApplause, applause! Great save, fantastic color on you, what a fun top! Nice job!!!
ReplyDeleteAh, sweet success. This top looks fantastic on you and I agree with all the other posts - it's perfect with the white pants. I also agree with your observation that one wadder breeds another and another....perhaps because we lose confidence. That happens to me also. You've encouraged me to persevere when next I hit a wadder fest!
ReplyDeleteyay for you!! Way to stick it out. The color is fab!
ReplyDeleteYou did a brilliant job adjusting this top, it's perfect for you now and really looks good with those white pants. Good for you for sticking with it!
ReplyDeleteOMG it's fabulous. It looks perfect on you and I love that color on you. So glad you persisted.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you were able to save this top! I just recently bought a lime green fabric for a jacket to pair with white pants, and your outfit has be inspired to get started!!
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks fantastic, especially with the white.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. Good save.
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome.
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That top is soooo pretty!!! It looks great with the white pants. Did you make the pants too?
ReplyDeleteYou knocked this one out of the park! The apple color is PERFECT with the white pants. This is not the same top from your last post! lol. Amazing save.
ReplyDeleteI know it wasn't a wadder!!!! I think I might try this one.
ReplyDeleteGreat job and this applegrean is such a summer fresh colour!
ReplyDeleteVery very nice on you! See, you were able to save it.
ReplyDeleteVery flattering top!
ReplyDeletePlease--take a bow! You did a marvelous job of unsewing/resewing. Like Tim says, "Make it work"-and you did!
ReplyDeleteThis blouse is so so beautiful! I bought one very similar as a gift and have an amazing fit whit the little gathers and the wrap... And is so nice to see some one made one!!! And most better is I found a pattern to make one for myself!
ReplyDeletethe blouse is beautiful
ReplyDeletelove the color
Great adjustment, Amanda. It's so cute, I would just have to take a look at that pattern for myself, a bigger busted girl! Maybe I won't have to wear socks in my bra to make it work for me!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done.
I knew this top was a keeper! You look great in it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I love it with the print skirt, too!
ReplyDeleteI think this would even go really well as a maternity piece! With the ties-- it would be great. I have a friend expecting soon and was going to make her some keepsakes (that are also wearable) and this is just great!
ReplyDelete-Sylvia
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