HDWen said... Very cute top and I bet longer with a belt will be great with jeans too. 4/4/12 3:07 PM
Elona said... What a nice looking tee. You got a great fit around the armholes, which often gape on sleeveless tops. 4/4/12 4:05 PM
CorgieMom said... Super cute!! Are the hems (neck, arm, bottom) just a turn and stitch? 4/4/12 4:36 PM
joanneinvan said... The neck and arms have a bias self fabric binding and the bottom hem is just a narrow turn and stitch. However, you can't see clearly in the photo that the bottom hem looks a tad "lettuce". I need to get better at that or use a twin needle and press the heck out of it flat before stitching. Thanks!!!! Just bought another fabric at lunch to sew another longer one! 4/4/12 6:48 PM
MNBarb said... Why have I not made this pattern. I love bias tops. The skim the body without being too snug. I like your version alot. It will be a perfect summer top. 4/4/12 9:37 PM
Vintage Joan said... Great top! You have me inspired to revisit and tweak the grandmother of this pattern, Burda 8987. They're very similar, but this new one is a much nicer update. :) 4/5/12 8:19 AM
Very cute top and I bet longer with a belt will be great with jeans too.
4/4/12 3:07 PM
What a nice looking tee. You got a great fit around the armholes, which often gape on sleeveless tops.
4/4/12 4:05 PM
Super cute!! Are the hems (neck, arm, bottom) just a turn and stitch?
4/4/12 4:36 PM
The neck and arms have a bias self fabric binding and the bottom hem is just a narrow turn and stitch. However, you can't see clearly in the photo that the bottom hem looks a tad "lettuce". I need to get better at that or use a twin needle and press the heck out of it flat before stitching. Thanks!!!! Just bought another fabric at lunch to sew another longer one!
4/4/12 6:48 PM
Why have I not made this pattern. I love bias tops. The skim the body without being too snug. I like your version alot. It will be a perfect summer top.
4/4/12 9:37 PM
Great top! You have me inspired to revisit and tweak the grandmother of this pattern, Burda 8987. They're very similar, but this new one is a much nicer update. :)
4/5/12 8:19 AM