Butterick: 5495 (Misses' Top)  - Type:Tops  | | Viewed 420 times
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Butterick Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Recommend, with Modifications | | See other patterns in this category: Tops | Available for sale on PR: $13.46 (See envelope)  | | | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description:
I have two patterns in my stash that are almost identical, Butterick 5495 and Burda 7625. After reading through the reviews on both, I went with the Butterick. It also was voted as one of the best patterns of 2010 at PatternReview.com which sealed the deal for me. The Butterick pattern described it as: loose-fitting top with front drape gathered into loop, dropped shoulder, seam details, stitched hems and long kimono type sleeves.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, with some adjustments that I'll list below.
Fabric Used:
The one I used I think was a type of jersey knit. It wasn't as soft as a typical ITY jersey knit and snagged fairly easy (and annoyingly often!) on my dry skin. Since It's been so long since I bought the fabric, I have no idea what it really is or where I got it (probably a Hancocks or JoAnn Fabrics).
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
*As per other sewers recommendations at PatternReview.com, I skipped reinforcing or stay stitching the various pieces. I did find it odd that a knit pattern would have those recommendations and I'm glad other's mentioned skipping those steps so I had more confidence to skip them too.
*I also skipped finishing the inside edges of the self facing parts of the neckline. It's a knit so I know it won't unravel and I thought serging the edges might add bulk to that area. If I have a problem in the future, then I can always go back and finish those edges.
*In step 6, I realized that the notches of the pattern do not match up as they should. So I sewed it without matching them up and it turned out just fine.
*For step 11, after inserting and stitching the loop closed, I went back and sewed the loop insertion holes closed as tightly as possible because I did not like the gaping holes that I had.
*Also like other sewers, I didn't like the very deep plunging neckline so I sewed it closed with a dart at the bottom of the neckline. I basted it closed about 4 inches but it made the rest of the shirt pull oddly across my bust. So I decreased it to 2 inches and it looked much better. Still have to wear a camisole for my own modestly comfort level but I like some color with all that black anyway.
*I shortened the hem by 2 inches.
*Sleeve hems and bottom hem were finished with a coverstitch machine.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I will sew it again but with better quality fabric. It makes a pretty blouse and fits fine (after I made my adjustments).
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It's a fantastic style on you
1/18/13 7:42 AM
Really cute! Thanks for the review.
1/18/13 7:24 PM
Lovely top!!
1/18/13 8:21 PM
very nice coordinating fabric and the bit of blue in the modesty panel is a nice finishing touch. Good review, too, and pics. Thanks.
1/18/13 9:09 PM
Great review for your very pretty top!
1/19/13 0:28 AM
such a cute look!
1/19/13 11:26 AM
It looks great! Nice job.
1/19/13 11:51 AM
So pretty!
1/19/13 1:07 PM