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Butterick: 5497 (Misses' Top) - Type:Tops

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wingamajig


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1/13/13 11:56 AM

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Butterick Pattern Info

Pattern Rating:

Highly Recommend

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Available for sale on PR: $13.46 (See envelope)

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Rayon Jersey [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Sizing:
I cut the 18.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, it did.

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, very clear instructions.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the style, and the back. I also dislike that the back is so low. It will show your bra strap, and I even altered to make it close higher.

Fabric Used:
This was my first knit garment. I learned that you cannot pick out a straight stretch stitch

I also learned that a double needle makes a very nice finished edge. This fabric is the most comfortable fabric I have ever worn!

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I overlapped the back opening more, and also put a tack on it to keep it together. It is still too low, and my bra will show if I wear one, but' it's very foxy.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I recommend this to others highly! It's very pretty & comfy.

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	Jstarr4250 said... I had the same issue with this top when I made it for my sister. I shortened the connecting piece at the back neck and closed the crisscross a bit more and that helped. It looks great on you and the color is wonderful. 1/13/13 4:49 PM
	margy.64 said... Love the back of this top. I'm sure with a bit of tweaking to the pattern, this could be made more bra friendly without losing the style. This colour is lovely on you too. Great job for your first time with knit fabric. 1/13/13 11:45 PM
	ggf2005 said... Love the back and the color. 1/16/13 1:10 AM
	Viviette said... Awesome. I've had my eye on this pattern, and yours looks very cute! 1/16/13 3:20 PM