I've had this rayon challis in my fabric stash for a long while, and I'm really not too sure where it came from. Somewhere online I think. There was just enough for this swingy sleeveless top, which is Burda 6632. I used a remnant of white silk for the band to make that area pop. The directions for the band were really neat and involved no hand sewing. Not that I usually mind hand sewing, but I know from experience that curved bands around the neckline are no picnic to get even.
This design has pleats in the front and the back which give it a relaxed summery look. It also has a slight high-low hemline. The sleeves are finished with bias binding, included with the pattern pieces. I cut my typical size 12 and had no issues with fit around the shoulders. White buttons were added down the center front because I just thought it needed "something".
These kinds of flowy tops look great with shorty-shorts in the summer; I actually wear this silhouette quite often. I wore this out to eat paired with some boot cut jeans and liked it that way as well.
This pattern was quick and easy and I'm sure I'll be revisiting it again soon.
This looks so yummy.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteCute and a good color for you! Karen
ReplyDeleteIt looks cool & SO summery! Also a fantastic colour for you! As always your sewing is impeccable!!
ReplyDeletevery pretty for summer. I made that pattern as an attempt to try new silhouettes. Might have to try the long sleeve version when it cools off.
ReplyDeleteVery cute - looks so comfortable.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I was just wondering what you were up to!
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet top Amanda. I understand the need to organize...life gets cluttered!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute top!
ReplyDeleteCute top. The contrast band is a nice feature. This pattern is in my sewing queue paired with some silk prints. I was concerned with the finished hem edge circumference. And your top seems to confirm it very generous. I always appreciate seeing the patterns in my stash, sewn by others.
ReplyDeleteYes, it does have a large circumference. Definitely use a swingy fabric or be prepared to look like a tent lol.
DeleteLove it with the sneakers. The white band really makes it a nicer top than it would have been with the printed band.
ReplyDeleteHonestly I didn't want to have to match the dots.
Deleteso pretty! and fun to wear such spicy colors under a pair of jeans and a sweater, really the full package
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ReplyDeleteso pretty!
ReplyDeleteI miss your posts, Amanda, and hope you'll have a bit of time to post in 2018. Karen
ReplyDeleteHappy new year! Hope all is well with you and yours!
ReplyDeleteI really miss your blog posts. I hope you will start posting again and not just do Instagram!
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda! I haven't blogged lately because I haven't been doing any sewing. We've been doing a number of home improvement projects and I try to do a lot of the work myself because I'm cheap and picky lol. My kids are older and keep me busy with activities and homework. Also, one of the main reasons I started blogging years ago was the connection it provided with other people who enjoyed the craft. These days there's so many blogs that people don't take the time to comment anymore. Blogging has never been a source of revenue for me, so without the interaction, there's not much reason for me to keep it up.
DeleteAnyway, not saying I'm never going to get back to it. I might. I'm just fulfilled by other things at the present. To answer your question, no, I'm not just posting to Instagram. I don't post there either.
Family is the number one priority! Enjoy those precious children. I will check in every once in awhile to see if there is any sewing progress. Blessing to you and your family and thank you for all the sewing inspiration!
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