Fabric used: Rayon Jersey in Warm Pink from Gorgeous Fabrics (natch).
What I did differently this time: Last time I made this top, I folded the gathered extension at center front over the neckline, per the instructions, and sewed it invisibly to the front. This time I just serged it to the neckband and then topstitched to secure it in place.
I also shortened the sleeves.
Likes/Dislikes: I really like this pattern, but I don't like it as well in this fabric. I think it's because of the solid. The first iteration I made was a cool print, and I think that the print blends the gathered extension and looks better than the solid rayon jersey. On me, the bubble from the extension brings to mind that classic (albeit very minor) character from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Triple-Breasted Whore of Eroticon Six. The print masks that effect. But the pattern went together beautifully, and I do recommend it. Really.
Conclusion: A great pattern, but not my favorite fabric/pattern combo. I think with solid jerseys I'll stick with plainer necklines.
Happy sewing!
10 comments:
Despite what you said, it still looks wonderful. I would wear it. BTW, loved the dress from the previous post, the concert.
I think it looks cute! I love the color.Maybe it will grow on you.
It's a cute pattern.
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Like this! and sometimes I think the details get lost in a print.
I hate when I make something and don't like the way it comes out in the end. It's a cute pattern. Maybe you can add something to the top to jazz it up a little. Beading or something. But, anything you wear you look good in.
Oh and..I loved loved loved Star Trek. It was my mothers day present too. Now I have to let the kids watch the tv series so they understand more of the movie. They didn't like it as much as mom and dad did.
Funny, I made a Jalie top in a print first and I loved it. Then I made it in a solid and bleh. I gave it to my sister. Why the disparity, you think?
I like it better in the print too but the solid versions looks like a really comfy tee to wear around the house with a pair of yoga pants.
It's really a very nice style. I like them both :)
Looks cute to me... I wish my local "gourmet" sewing store carried Jalie patterns :(
Hmm. Yeah, better in a print. I did get the HHG reference, and while funny, probably not the image you want to project.
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