McCall's 6563: Fitted, pullover, bias tops have draped front neckline, shaped hemline and narrow hem
Pattern Sizing: Pattern sizing is XS-XXL. I made a small.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Somewhat. This pattern calls for woven fabrics and I used a drapey knit so my finished garment looks different from the photo.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes. This is a great beginning sewing pattern.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
It went together quickly and is very flattering.
Fabric Used: Polyester ITY knit from Fabric.com
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I made view A with view C length sleeves. I added elastic shirring to the sides for more shape and sized down because I used a knit.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes. I did make it again in a rayon knit and I have some photos of it here on my blog.
Please see my blog for more information: http://dianereafsnyder.blogspot.com/2012/11/mccalls-6563.html
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cocosloft said... Pretty! I enjoyed looking through your reviews, you sew beautifully, very nice to see meticulous stitching and finishing. 11/2/12 8:25 AM
AndreaSews said... Love the style and the fabric! 11/2/12 10:33 PM
Renren said... I read your blog post--The Taming of the Shrew-d Knit--and found it most useful. Excellent photos and techniques. Thanks for sharing--I added the review and blogpost to my favorites for easy future reference. I bet your mom loves her new top. Both tops are lovely. 3/8/13 9:32 AM
atymonw said... Beautiful top! 3/8/13 10:04 AM
SewWil said... Pretty top. I like the addition of the ruching. 3/8/13 10:06 AM
SavageCoco said... EXCELLENT tips on your blog! I love that 1/4" foldover trick. Thanks so much for that and the clear photos! 3/8/13 10:52 AM
Levone said... Gorgeous top! I love your mom's version as well! 3/10/13 9:43 AM
Pretty! I enjoyed looking through your reviews, you sew beautifully, very nice to see meticulous stitching and finishing.
11/2/12 8:25 AM
Love the style and the fabric!
11/2/12 10:33 PM
I read your blog post--The Taming of the Shrew-d Knit--and found it most useful. Excellent photos and techniques. Thanks for sharing--I added the review and blogpost to my favorites for easy future reference. I bet your mom loves her new top. Both tops are lovely.
3/8/13 9:32 AM
Beautiful top!
3/8/13 10:04 AM
Pretty top. I like the addition of the ruching.
3/8/13 10:06 AM
EXCELLENT tips on your blog! I love that 1/4" foldover trick. Thanks so much for that and the clear photos!
3/8/13 10:52 AM
Gorgeous top! I love your mom's version as well!
3/10/13 9:43 AM