New Look: 6405 (Misses' Knit Tops)  - Type:Tops  | | Viewed 599 times
| 34 more reviews | Review rated Helpful by 3 people Very Helpful by 4 people | | Reviewed by: | jlg | 
 | About jlg | | TN USA | | Member since: 3/5/03 | | Reviews written: 177 | | Sewing skills:Intermediate | | Favored by: 150 people | | patterns reviewed: 164 | | Bio: more... |
| | Posted on: | 3/16/12 7:34 AM | | Last Updated: | 4/7/13 4:06 PM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
New Look Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend | | See other patterns in this category: Tops | | | | Fabric: | Cotton-Lycra Knit [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Another Version - April 7, 2013
Obviously, I love this pattern. It is out of print but still available on Ebay and Etsy.
I made this from a very nice cotton-lycra German fabric from naturesfabrics.com with a white cotton-lycra trim on the neck and armholes, also from naturesfabrics.com.
It is in my new usual size 10 with no alterations other than adding 2 inches in length. Contrary to my last review, it fits fine with a regular bra (I may have shrunk some more).
I made it the same way as the elephant top except that I topstitched the neck and armholes with a straight stitch and added some fusible web to the hem before topstitching with a wide double coverstitch. I was going to see if I could get by without topstitching the neck or armhole at all, but the seam allowances kept wanting to flip out.
Original Version - This is a pattern for fitted knit tops with neckline and sleeve variations. I made view F, a sleeveless, mock wrap top with neck and armhole bands.
Recommended fabrics are stretch knits such as cotton interlock, jerseys, matte jerseys, lightweight double knits and stretch velvet. I made mine from cotton lycra knits from fabric.com. I fell so in love with this elephant print that I got it in two colorways. I used pink elephants for Kwiksew 2874.
I made a size 10. I'd made this pattern long ago in a 12, but running and becoming a vegetarian have shrunk me. The only alteration that I made was to lengthen the top by 2 inches; this top is quite short (I'm only 5 ft. 4 in.).
Here's how I made it: I sewed the front pieces to the back at the shoulders with a straight stitch, stabilizing with stay tape. I sewed the neck band to the neck with a narrow zigzag (this is a 3/8 inch seam). I sewed the left front to the right front with a narrow zigzag following the stitches from attaching the neck band. I topstitched with a narrow double coverstitch. I stitched the side seams with the serger. I sewed the armhole band together with a straight stitch and attached it to the armhole with a narrow zigzag. I again topstitched with a narrow double coverstitch. I turned under the hem and topstitched with a narrow double coverstitch.
I love this top. The fit is perfect for me, but if you are bigger than an A cup, you may need to alter the fit. I've got a sports bra on in this photo. I first tried it on with a molded cup bra, and it pulled terribly. |
|
Pattern with more than 5 reviews!
<< Previous Next >>
12 Comments
Login to Add a Comment |
|
|Login|Help]
Cute top...cute fabric. I have this pattern too. I agree the pattern runs short. I like your sleeveless version...very nice for summer.
3/16/12 8:24 AM
Love your top and that fabric I neeeed baaad Looks perfectly fitted on you....
3/16/12 8:54 AM
great!
3/16/12 9:02 AM
very nice top and it looks like it fits perfectly. well done!
3/16/12 10:05 AM
Great looking top. You achieved a great fit. Super cute fabric.
3/16/12 10:29 AM
great top. excellent fit and fabric.
3/16/12 11:30 AM
I like your top. Fits you well. Love the fabric!
3/16/12 11:39 AM
Cute top, great fit! The trim with this fabric is a nice combination.
3/16/12 1:14 PM
You are the champion of cute tops! Love this :)
3/17/12 10:41 AM
Pretty top, love the print. I have this pattern, but don't think I've ever made it.
3/17/12 12:14 PM
Very nice. Looks great on you.
3/17/12 2:57 PM
Love it - the fabric, the fit, and the wide white trim. Great top!
4/8/13 6:53 AM