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Very nice. I'm trying to get DD to try this style as I agree, it should look good with the bust/tummy fluff issue (which she has), maybe your pic will convince her.
9/4/04 2:48 PM
Gigi, thank you for the very thorough review. I have been thinking of this style pattern and now I know where to be aware of problem areas, because I have all your adjustments to make and even more. Your top is gorgeous.
9/4/04 2:50 PM
Wow-I love the fabric and color! Your top is so pretty, and I appreciate the tips on fitting. Its good to know a fuller figure can wear this too! Thanks for a very helpful review:o)
9/4/04 2:51 PM
I love the color, and really appreciate all the technical details you put into your reviews. Great top.
9/4/04 3:29 PM
Really nice top! Thank you for the tip re the type of fabric used. I am putting this pattern in my wish list.
9/4/04 4:06 PM
Love the fabricyour top looks really great. Thank you for your review I have made a muslin of this top and used clear elastic in the front seams which made it a bit stiff. Thanks for the detail on the FBA I need to do that and wasn't sure how now I know. Do you think that you could elimniate the centre seam and do the ruching with narrow clear elastic??
9/4/04 4:09 PM
Thank you all! Skye, you can't completely eliminate the CF seam because it's curved to give you more ease and length for the ruching. However, you could feed elastic into the casings and just secure it top and bottom. On a lightweight fabric you *might* also be able to just zigzag over elastic right up the middle. I'd prefer to feed it through the casing though - more control.
9/4/04 4:14 PM
Thanks for the review Gigi. It's nice to see that someone (much) more experienced than me agrees with me about the less good features of this pattern (like the skimpy instructions and hem allowances). Thanks for all the tips. I'm thinking of trying this top again now that I've recovered from my previous experience - because it is cute and a nice shape, you just have to put some thought into how to put it together and alterations that may be required (like length and more appropriate seam allowances).
9/4/04 6:10 PM
Beautiful! The combination of the color, texture and style remind me of Gucci.
9/4/04 9:47 PM
Gigi, I have a similar pattern and was thinking I would need to add the exact same changes that you did. Thanks for letting me know how they worked out without having to make a muslin first. I need all the camaflage that I can get!
9/4/04 10:19 PM
Another winner Gigi! I always look forward to seeing your work.
9/5/04 0:07 AM
Your top is lovely, and thank you for your excellent review, giving info. on your bust alt. and tummy is especially good. I am willing to tackle a ruched top, this one I think, now.
9/5/04 1:42 AM
Fabulous top Gigi! I love the style,colour and fabric choice. To all you people living in Florida,please take care and I hope Frances doesn't affect your lives too much.
9/5/04 2:04 AM
Thanks Gigi for all the tips! How clever to transfer the dart to 3 areas. I transferred to one, and yours looks better. Slinky looks great in this style--I did mine in (purple too!) interlock and it's waaaay too thick. Really good tip on the neckline--it wasn't good as it was.
9/5/04 3:12 AM
What a pretty top - this reminds me I actually have this pattern! It looks and sounds like it would work well in an onionskin - yes?
9/5/04 6:35 AM
Onionskin works great! I made one last night - the new photo is in the review. I can never resist making two of something once I've spent time altering the pattern. We were very lucky with Frances - my yard is a disaster but that's it. :-)
9/5/04 9:10 AM
Can you tell me how to make the forward shoulder and sway back adjustments? I have these same issues. I love the top. Melissa
9/5/04 11:04 AM
What a cute top nice. I really like the color.
9/5/04 11:06 AM
Gigi, great tops! When the going gets tough (Frances), the tough get sewing!! LOL!
9/5/04 11:56 AM
Wonderful top, Gigi! I have this on my to do list as well for fall! I like the tip on transferring the dart to the center. I usually just elliminate at the s.s., but will have to try this when I make this one up!
9/5/04 12:21 PM
I love the onionskin top! As usual, you did a fabulous job with choosing the perfect fabrics for the pattern. This would be great for my DD who just had a baby, is nursing, and must return to teaching in about 5 weeks. What kind of adjustment do you think could be made to raise the neckline? Or should DD wear this only on weekends? lol
9/5/04 2:47 PM
Oops, sorry, I didn't notice the update :)
9/6/04 2:44 AM
The onionskin top is particularly stunning - perfect marriage of pattern and fabric. Thanks for the review.
9/6/04 6:37 AM
Charmaine, the top is not as low-cut as it looks. I can wear it fine with a full-coverage bra.
9/6/04 11:32 AM
Gorgeous tops!
9/6/04 9:16 PM
Another beautiful top. I love the onionskin print. I was in Barnes and Noble this weekend and saw the book "What not to wear". This style was on the What to wear if you are busty side of the page.
9/6/04 9:34 PM
Great review! Thanks for the many tips. Very beautiful top, with your astute adjustments.
9/8/04 6:04 AM
Dear Gigi, Great review. I have this pattern and made C versionw with long sleeves and found the same problem. It was too short at the waist and the neckline too big. It kept falling off my shoulders. Anyway I'm going to give it another try with CE etc, as I love both your versions.
6/1/05 9:41 PM