Monday, April 26, 2010

Tessuti's Fave Top

A little while ago I made the "Our Fave Top" by Tessuti's Fabrics. I used a most lovely knit purchased whilst doing a Palmer Pletsch Workshop at Martin and Savage Fabrics last November. The fabric is a Rayon / Polyester blend with great drape and texture. Up until today, we have been experiencing very warm weather so I haven't felt like putting anything on with a sleeve, so my photos are on this lovely lady ....

The pattern is very easy. I added about 9cm to the overall hem - and I added a little width to the sleeve - where it tapered to fit snugly to forearm.
I shamelessly did not bother match the pattern at the side seam. I was concerned that the boat neck edge might be too wide or too deep at the back - but it wasn't! It drapes beautifully from a nicely fitting neck area.
This is a great pattern for the right fabric - something soft and drapey ... a great mid season staple!

3 comments:

  1. I've been thinking about making one of these too with some stripes I bought in Korea or a very light knit remnant also from Tessutis.

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  2. Hello!!How are you doing? Still love reading your blog!it brings me back there!Here, so busy with the wedding prepartion, one month to go! Now I am sewing the flower girl dresses and I just love sewing again after a little while. I'll send you some pictures afterwards.
    The top you made is great, I made a poncho for the winter but actually that was that kind of top that I wanted, Thanks for the tip. I'll try later on.Big kisses to everybody down under!

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  3. What lovely fabric! The top looks very stylish. I haven't made clothes for many years - seeing all your lovely creations makes me inspired to get back into some dress making.

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