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McCall's: 5709 - Type:Tops

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aprilsweetie


	About aprilsweetie
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	Member since: 12/27/06
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1/30/13 10:40 PM

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Highly Recommend

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Poly-Lycra Knit [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description: Close fitting, pull-over top in two lengths has looped (twist) front and sleeve variations. I made View A.

Pattern Sizing: Misses size 6 thru 14; I made a size 12.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, exactly.

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were VERY easy to follow although I didn't follow them verbatim (as I never do).

I usually modify the construction steps when I sew with commercial patterns. The first time that I sewed the area near the twist there was a little gapping so I ripped and re-stitched the twist area to eliminate the gapping. Besides that little issue the top sewed up like a dream.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the twist at the bust line and the sleeves on View A. I had no dislikes with the pattern.

Fabric Used: The fabric poly/lycra knit purchased at Hancock’s for $2 per yard. There was only a few yards left on the clearance table so I purchased all of it.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made no design changes to the pattern but I did make a small adjustment to the shoulder area by adding 3/8” to the back shoulder seam.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I plan to sew this pattern again. Initially, I was planning to cut the shorter version (View C) but accidentally cut the tunic length so my next version will be View C with the sleeves from View A. I definitely recommend it to others however it is OOP.

Conclusion: This is a great style top/tunic that is very easy to make and I think it would flatter most figures. I highly recommend it!

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	ChristmasHills said... Now this is a bit weird but when I click on your photo up the top I go to my "Photo Album" here on PR. Odd. this is the only review this is happening with. I wonder why? 1/31/13 2:01 AM
	SavageCoco said... Same for me -takes me to my photo page. 1/31/13 4:13 AM
	1SewSweet said... Same here...goes to my photo page too! 1/31/13 5:03 AM
	Amye116 said... Me as well 1/31/13 8:14 AM
	halleyscomet said... Doesn't me! Cute top! 1/31/13 4:53 PM
	Vonnevo said... Fabulous twist top !!! 1/31/13 5:41 PM
	ArtAttack said... Previous glitch must be fixed...cute top!! 1/31/13 10:35 PM
	Levone said... Lovely top! 2/3/13 1:20 PM