Butterick: 5608 (misses top)  - Type:Tops  |
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| Posted on: | 1/27/13 9:10 PM |
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Butterick Pattern Info |
| Pattern Rating: | Great Wardrobe Builder |
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Available for sale on PR: $13.46 (See envelope)  |
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| Fabric: | Silk Georgette [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description:
Misses top pullover, hip length tops A, B, C, D. A, B: over-the-shoulder bias cut drape is stitched in front and back darts. B: elasticized at lower edge. C, D: pleated at front neckline, darted in back, with or without gathered cap sleeves.
I made View D - pleated neckline with gathered cap sleeve.
Pattern Sizing:
8 - 14. I made the 8
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
It did. Here's what it looks like on.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
I stuck to the instructions and was glad I did. The top turned out nicely.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
This is a very feminine top but has nice structure to it. It's also a great summer top because it's not fitted at the waist but is structured at the neckline.
Fabric Used:
I used a remnant silk georgette so I only had just enough fabric to make this top.
This fabric was bought for a scarf but I'm really pleased I have this pattern in my pattern stash.
I made a second version using a stiffer silk and it didn't sit nicely at all so the trick is to use a light weight, soft fabric.
I so love the sleeves in a soft fabric.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
1. I did a roll shoulder adjustment: took 2cm off the front shoulder seam and added 2cm to the back shoulder seam.
2. Once I made this top, I cut 2 inches off the hem. I didn't do this at the start because I have adjusted the hem on the tissue before only to find I mismeasured the hem.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I love the pleated neckline feature and no waist fitted for an elegant summer top. If you have this pattern, use it when you're planning your summer wardrobe.
Conclusion:
I'm very likely to be on the look out for more appropriate silk remnants for future summer tops, if the colour and price is right ) |
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Lovely silk blouse.
1/27/13 9:25 PM
Do they have a special remnant basket at Pitt Trading just for you?
1/27/13 9:37 PM
Great blouse - beautiful silk - loving all your new additions to the wardrobe.
1/27/13 11:28 PM
Renata, I think they must LOL and if not they should! This is such a lovely top on you Maria, and the silk would be so luxurious to wear. Its gorgeous.
1/28/13 0:11 AM
Cute top!
1/28/13 0:23 AM
Very pretty top
1/28/13 0:33 AM
I love this and would have never noticed the pattern without you. Thank you!
1/28/13 7:24 AM