Pattern Description:
Pattern envelope includes this pull-over top and a cute little pull-over vest. This review is for the top. Top has slightly dropped shoulder on long tapered sleeves, front placket
Pattern Sizing:
XS-XL; I made size S. It fits perfectly.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, except I was pleasantly surprised at the shoulder line. It is higher (on me) than shown in the drawing. I'm fairly square shouldered though.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
As always, the instructions were such a pleasure to follow. With CLD patterns, you know you will get professional results if you follow them. Instructions included the excellent illustrations.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I like the simple lines. Yet it is still slightly fitted, I think. The shoulder sits higher than most drop-shoulder designs and, although the sleeves are plain they taper in a flattering way to the wrist. And I KNEW the placket would be great fun. It was.
Fabric Used:
A linen-cotton blend purchased from Louise. It is Japanese.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I did not make any changes. The pattern is perfect as is. I did add some sashiko stitching to highlight the lines of the piece, and because the fabric cried out for some embellishment.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
This is my new favorite top. I expect to make it many more times. I do recommend this to others. I think that even a beginner would be very successful with this pattern.
Conclusion:
This is going to be a four-season top for me, I think. I love this top!
Patti B said... Martha, wow, what a gorgeous shirt. Your sashiko detail is perfect for this fabric and style. 1/22/13 12:08 PM
KensingtonCrab said... Wow! Beautiful fit and fabric! 1/22/13 12:49 PM
carolynw said... Beautiful and perfect work. Am totally in love with this and the fabric is just right for this top/ Gorgeous 1/22/13 1:29 PM
DorothyK said... I love this top. The pattern is perfect for you and the fabric is terrific. Love the sashiko stitching. Must check out this Japanese fabric! 1/22/13 1:48 PM
Barbara V said... Very beautiful Martha! The style looks so pretty on you and your Sashiko stitches create the most lovely detail. 1/22/13 2:45 PM
rivergum said... Great top! Love the black and white print and the sashiko stitching. 1/22/13 4:03 PM
ArtAttack said... Outstanding! Your work is always so perfect. And anyone who would use the words "placket" and "great fun" in the same sentence...just sayin'...to me that's an oxymoron! Thanks for the intro to Shasiko! 1/22/13 4:40 PM
mm said... I like this style of shirt and your version looks wonderful. Great fabric. 1/22/13 7:13 PM
Karen R said... Lovely top, I must put this on my to do list! 1/23/13 1:07 AM
Mary Ann said... That's absolutely gorgeous, Martha. Thanks for sharing. 1/23/13 1:08 AM
cmcarr said... Beautiful. I always look forward to seeing what you will make next. 1/23/13 1:35 AM
Fran G said... Another Martha and LC winner! 1/23/13 6:49 AM
Karine said... What a beautiful top! I hope you do make it many more times - it suits you. Love the fabric and the sashiko stitching is such a nice touch. 1/23/13 7:50 AM
magoe6217 said... What a wonderful fabric and the sashiko stitching you added couldn't be more appropriate. This fits you and suits you perfectly. 1/23/13 1:24 PM
grey ann said... Thanks for this review. Looks great on you. Was the sashiko done by hand? It's the perfect finishing touch. 1/23/13 7:34 PM
JillyBe said... You wear this sort of top SO wonderfully, and your sashiko is spot on! Beautiful results! 1/23/13 8:20 PM
fauxgetaboutit said... Beautiful job and gorgeous fabric choice! Love your attention to detail including the sashiko addition. The photo with the red sandals really brought a pop of color to the outfit, btw. 1/24/13 9:56 PM
GoodbyeValntino said... Love this fabric and your topstitching! Beautiful. 1/25/13 6:07 AM
2 Airedales n Me said... I love your sense of style and I LOVE this top! Black-and-white fabric - YUM. Sashiko - YUM! I am so hooked on that technique. This top is just right up my alley. I'll send you my address.....ha ha 1/26/13 12:25 PM
Martha, wow, what a gorgeous shirt. Your sashiko detail is perfect for this fabric and style.
1/22/13 12:08 PM
Wow! Beautiful fit and fabric!
1/22/13 12:49 PM
Beautiful and perfect work. Am totally in love with this and the fabric is just right for this top/ Gorgeous
1/22/13 1:29 PM
I love this top. The pattern is perfect for you and the fabric is terrific. Love the sashiko stitching. Must check out this Japanese fabric!
1/22/13 1:48 PM
Very beautiful Martha! The style looks so pretty on you and your Sashiko stitches create the most lovely detail.
1/22/13 2:45 PM
Great top! Love the black and white print and the sashiko stitching.
1/22/13 4:03 PM
Outstanding! Your work is always so perfect. And anyone who would use the words "placket" and "great fun" in the same sentence...just sayin'...to me that's an oxymoron! Thanks for the intro to Shasiko!
1/22/13 4:40 PM
I like this style of shirt and your version looks wonderful. Great fabric.
1/22/13 7:13 PM
Lovely top, I must put this on my to do list!
1/23/13 1:07 AM
That's absolutely gorgeous, Martha. Thanks for sharing.
1/23/13 1:08 AM
Beautiful. I always look forward to seeing what you will make next.
1/23/13 1:35 AM
Another Martha and LC winner!
1/23/13 6:49 AM
What a beautiful top! I hope you do make it many more times - it suits you. Love the fabric and the sashiko stitching is such a nice touch.
1/23/13 7:50 AM
What a wonderful fabric and the sashiko stitching you added couldn't be more appropriate. This fits you and suits you perfectly.
1/23/13 1:24 PM
Thanks for this review. Looks great on you. Was the sashiko done by hand? It's the perfect finishing touch.
1/23/13 7:34 PM
You wear this sort of top SO wonderfully, and your sashiko is spot on! Beautiful results!
1/23/13 8:20 PM
Beautiful job and gorgeous fabric choice! Love your attention to detail including the sashiko addition. The photo with the red sandals really brought a pop of color to the outfit, btw.
1/24/13 9:56 PM
Love this fabric and your topstitching! Beautiful.
1/25/13 6:07 AM
I love your sense of style and I LOVE this top! Black-and-white fabric - YUM. Sashiko - YUM! I am so hooked on that technique. This top is just right up my alley. I'll send you my address.....ha ha
1/26/13 12:25 PM