Self Drafted Pattern: 82155-1005 - Type:Tops  | | Viewed 240 times
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| | Posted on: | 11/16/12 11:16 PM | | Last Updated: | 11/17/12 3:40 PM | | Project Photo: |  | | | | Fabric: | Viscose Jersey [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| I'm not sure that I am not big-noting myself claiming this as a self-drafted pattern, as it is barely a pattern at all, more just an equilateral triangle with a few modifications.
Imagine said triangle standing on its tip. Put a neck opening in the flat side at the top. Cut off a fair whack of the tip at the bottom, to allow for your hips. That is all there is too it, apart from the cold shoulder openings in the shoulder/arm seams at the top.
What is quite clever is that you can wear this top as long sleeved with the cold shoulder accents, or put your arms out the CS holes and poke in the rest of the long sleeves to make it sleeveless. The idea came from my inspiration top here.
Sleeveless version
I used a very fine viscose jersey kindly gifted to me by Jenlee, another PR member. It is beautiful and silky and drapes like heaven, but it did give me a few challenges regarding the finishing. My technical skills really aren't all that brilliant compared to so many other PR members, so there are a few rough-ish spots on the inside.
I was concerned about the neck edge, as there is a fair bit of strain on this due to the weight and amount of fabric, and I felt I needed to stabilise it. I tried clear elastic, but even my beautiful new Pfaff Ambition could not attach this to the neck edge without some puckering. I finally decided on a thin bias strip in a colour similar to the fabric, and zigzagged it on loosely, then turned and coverstitched. That worked well and will hopefully survive a fair bit of washing and wearing.
I did not do a round cutout for my cold shoulders (hard to finish), but left an opening in the shoulder/top arm seam. To make this look good, you need to start this split fairly high up on your shoulder, or it won't fall open nicely and will end up being a bit of a non-event. I topstitched all around the split and up the shoulder seams to the neck edge.
Originally I made the top 80cm long, but after the initial fitting decided to cut 10cm off the hem. In retrospect that was probably a mistake, as it makes the top look too square and cuts off too close to the widest point of my hips. I'm not bothered enough though to attempt to sew the 10cm back on.  The fabric has a lot of movement and drape when not frozen in a photo, which helps a bit. At least that is my story and I'm sticking to it!
This top feels wonderful due to the lovely fabric and is very comfortable to wear. I have not not quite figured out what to wear with it to make my hips look smaller, but I'm working on it!
-------- And here is the version with the slim maxi skirt as suggested by wendyrb! I also just must share a comparison photo between the original pants and the maxi skirt. Look at the hips at the hemline of the top!
Comparison photo
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What a beautiful classic Grecian drape! You figured out your inspiration will, and with the right bottom piece, the proportion will be perfecto. You've got to come up with a few bottoms that complement it for color and shape. Do you wear slim skirts to the ankle? You'll need some kind of opening or wrap for walking ease. Maybe in an earth tone- a deep olive or black with matching hosiery and shoes. I'd go for a heel. In the photo, the sheer fabric, says to me a camisole underneath is something to consider. Great result!
11/16/12 11:56 PM
Wonderful top, you did a great job interpreting the RTW inspiration, the draping is lovely.
11/17/12 0:08 AM
Oops, I forgot to mention that a photo flash will give you X-ray vision if a fabric is the slightest bit sheer. Not a problem in real life, thank goodness. And a slim maxi skirt would be ideal. I have a black one but can easily make one in another colour.
11/17/12 0:09 AM
So clever love it, you did a great job of interpreting the inspiration.
11/17/12 6:31 AM
So dramatic--love the beautiful drape and your pendant is perfect with this.
11/17/12 6:38 AM
So dramatic--love the beautiful drape and your pendant is perfect with this.
11/17/12 6:38 AM
Stunning! The fabric is awesome...these thin drapey fabrics used in a simple design can be so tricky to manage. Brava!
11/17/12 8:21 AM
You are so clever to have figured out how to make this from the shonmodern picture. Love it with the skirt-- I happen to be a brown and black fan, so I would wear it as is. Maybe break into the piggy bank to buy some of the Trippen shoes to go with it!
11/17/12 10:29 AM
Looks fab with the narrow skirt...great design idea with many more possibilities. Keep them coming!
11/17/12 5:00 PM
Now with that slim black maxi, you look even more like a goddess! Thanks for going the extra steps of changing out the beige pants. It's instructive to see the new look itself and then letting us see the comparison. Wowser! Which is not to say I don't like the beige full pants. Do you have a good companion for them?
11/17/12 10:11 PM
Wendy, they are another pair of beach pants I haven't worn much and I think they will be made into harems too. Just need to figure out if I just put elastic in the hems or do something a bit more interesting. They will look fine with a tunic to knee level or longer.
11/18/12 1:53 PM
What a perfect style choice for the fabric - it really takes wonderful advantage of the drape. The whole outfit, with the long slim skirt and boots, looks terrific.
11/18/12 10:35 PM
Love love this top and styling options. would wear it with slim maxi all the way to the floor. and white wide leg pants also to the floor. beautiful.
11/18/12 10:36 PM