Continuing on with my Sudoku Wardrobe entries.
I had been wanting to draft a sleeveless top with shoulder pleats for ages, when I saw Burda 6632 on sale for just a couple of dollars. It seemed to have a lot of the details I was looking for. When I made it up though (without a muslin because the competition deadline was looming) I was disappointed because it seemed to have a lot of unnecessary volume and quite swamped me.
I made the following changes to improve things;
- I took the side seams in about an inch on each side.
- I took the shoulders in a bit.
- I tried shaping the hem, and then raising the hem, and it still didn't look right, so I added a wide shirring elastic to the hem.
- I lowered the armholes. Possibly a tad too much, but I prefer my armholes a little lower as it makes the top cooler and more comfortable to wear.
I love this shirring elastic. Sadly, the place where I bought it has closed down and I don't know where to get any more.
Now that I have completed my entry and started mixing these clothes in with my wardrobe, this top has actually become one of my favourites. I think this is mostly due to the fun print and the beautiful feel of this Cotton + Steel rayon challis.
your version of this pattern is really pretty and I like the shorter hemline. I made this pattern and thought it was too oversized also. I might repeat it now that I've seen your version. lovely fabric too.
ReplyDeleteI love these sort of tops especially the way you've done the shirring at the waist - I always forget about shirring but it's such a good idea when a sleeve or waist is too voluminous! I love your fabric too - that rayon challis drapes as nicely as silk!
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice pattern with your changes. I love the shirring at the waist. I get shirring elastic at spotlight and Trad's has coloured shirring elastic also - probably not very helpful as you aren't in Brisbane. Let me know if you want some and I'll send it to you.
ReplyDeleteI have just noticed that elastic is not normal shirring elastic as I know it.. sorry. I have never seen that before.
DeleteThanks Summer Flies! I know how busy you are, so that was a very generous offer.
DeleteLooks like a perfect summer top to me, the elastic in the hem looks really good, such a small simple change that makes a big difference.
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