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StyleArc: Demi Drape Top (Demi Drape Top) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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Pattern Description: Really cute drape neck top with built in cami.

Pattern Sizing: Pattern is multisized but you have to order your size. I ordered size 8 based on my measurements and its spot on! Love that about StyleArc.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, I love it. Although I wasn't so smart about the fabric choice. More on that later.

Were the instructions easy to follow? StyleArc patterns come with minimal instructions, but I knew this already. Instead I read all the reviews right here and followed the steps from LynnRowe's Review.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Nothing to dislike. This is a very well drafted pattern and is quick to make! I will be making many more of these.

Fabric Used: I used Rayon Lycra Jersey for this top, both inside and outside. It is important that you choose a fluid fabric for this top otherwise the drape won't look right. Also pick a fabric which is same on both sides. I didn't but before I could realize that, it was too late so I decided to go ahead with it. After washing the top it was even worse

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Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I raised the neckline of the inner camisole by 2 inches! I also shortened the top about 1.5 inches.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I will most certainly sew this again but in a different fabric.

Conclusion: A quick and easy stylish top that you can make over and over again and play with different fabrics. Whats not to love?

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michellep74 said...
Cute top! Somehow I had missed that this had the built-in cami. Good to know!
12/12/12 3:15 PM
clothingengineer said...
This looks great on you!
12/12/12 3:17 PM
BeaJay said...
Looks great - thanks for the tip about the fabric choice.
12/12/12 3:22 PM
Sue Anfang said...
You look beautiful and did a wonderful job on your top too!!
12/12/12 4:05 PM
Erin Sooit said...
Hi! I really like your top! I love your fabric choice (it's a fun print) even though it had a small drawback. I would guess if you had tried to add a facing or extend the edge that gets turned under it would be too much bulk and it wouldn't drape as well. Still it is a great look on you. :)
12/12/12 4:45 PM
Holmar said...
Very nice top, it looks really good on you! I love that it has the built in cami!
12/12/12 5:17 PM
Nan Kay said...
One of my favorite patterns. I like your changes and don't think the wrong side showing is detracting. It is probably more noticeable to you looking down than someone looking at you!
12/12/12 5:49 PM
RLL said...
I agree with Nan Kay that you notice the wrong side of the fabric by looking down way more than anyone else would notice it. The fabric itself is gorgeous and the top looks great on you.
12/12/12 7:04 PM
Amanda.Claire said...
What a cute top!!
12/12/12 9:35 PM
Sew4Fun said...
Lovely top! Great colours for you.
12/12/12 11:31 PM
norie creates said...
Very cute. Love the fabric you chose also.
12/13/12 1:06 AM
2 Airedales n Me said...
This is one of my favorite Style Arc patterns and yours is really very cute. Don't be so hard on yourself about the wrong side of the fabric showing. Really, had you not pointed it out it was not obvious. But thanks for giving the rest of us the heads-up. :) This pattern is on the way to me from Australia...
12/13/12 1:26 AM
1SewSweet said...
Very cute! This one of my favorite patterns too and I think it's time for another!
12/13/12 5:11 AM
Levone said...
Beautiful top, I love the print!
12/13/12 10:47 AM
FreyaStark said...
A really cute top. Don't worry about that bit of wrong side showing. As the others have said, it won't be as conspicuous to other people as it is to you.
12/13/12 5:35 PM
Jstarr4250 said...
Cute, cute, cute!!
12/16/12 10:09 PM
Leslie in Austin said...
I think we were sewing this top at the same time. :-) Your version is adorable.
12/21/12 3:00 PM
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