I think this top qualifies as a stash bust, both for the fabric and the pattern. The fabric I purchased in India at least 2.5 years ago, probably longer. It is 100% cotton with paisley block print. I decided that I should use the fabric before I don't like it anymore. Such a bold print needed a simple pattern to show it off. Cue pattern stash: New Look 6808 you're up! It was a PR Best Pattern of 2012 and there are 65 reviews (and counting) on Pattern Review.
I made view A with the long sleeves:
I cut a 16 for the front and did a 3/4" FBA. I cut the back in a 14. The sleeve I cut in a 16 and made it about 3/4" wider at the bicep. I lowered the neckline about 1" and redrafted the facings to match.
I am short waisted so I raised the waist darts and shortened them.
I did install the side lapped zipper. It has been a while since I put one in, and it showed. It was not the neatest job and I have avoided creating any photographic evidence. Once I finished the top, I realized that I could actually get it on without unzipping it! I guess I could omit the zipper entirely next time.
The skirt I am wearing is a McCalls 3830 pencil skirt, made from red twill left over from my Jalie 2908 shorts.
I really like this top. One thing I have realized this week is that I have been doing my sleeve widening adjustment incorrectly, and that I need more height in my sleeve caps. Unfortunately I have another woven top with incorrectly adjusted sleeves already completed. I will spend a little time re-fixing this on my traced patterns and hopefully in the future I'll improve the fit of my sleeves.
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| New Look 6808 |
I made view A with the long sleeves:
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| Front view |
I cut a 16 for the front and did a 3/4" FBA. I cut the back in a 14. The sleeve I cut in a 16 and made it about 3/4" wider at the bicep. I lowered the neckline about 1" and redrafted the facings to match.
I am short waisted so I raised the waist darts and shortened them.
I did install the side lapped zipper. It has been a while since I put one in, and it showed. It was not the neatest job and I have avoided creating any photographic evidence. Once I finished the top, I realized that I could actually get it on without unzipping it! I guess I could omit the zipper entirely next time.
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| Back view |
The skirt I am wearing is a McCalls 3830 pencil skirt, made from red twill left over from my Jalie 2908 shorts.
I really like this top. One thing I have realized this week is that I have been doing my sleeve widening adjustment incorrectly, and that I need more height in my sleeve caps. Unfortunately I have another woven top with incorrectly adjusted sleeves already completed. I will spend a little time re-fixing this on my traced patterns and hopefully in the future I'll improve the fit of my sleeves.
It's really cute! I'm not usually a paisley-person, but I really like this print. It looks like blooming flowers from a distance!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carrie. It is a pretty bold pattern and I thought I needed to make something with it while I still liked it. :)
DeleteVery nice! I have not seen this pattern before, but it looks like a winner. Btw, I just ordered my first paisley print fabric last night!! I like the way you used yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks! The pattern is nice, you can really do a lot with it if you want to.
DeleteThis is super, super cute! Love the fabric and the blouse style. GREAT job!
ReplyDeleteD- Were you with me when I bought it? I'm thinking it was from Taruni at General Bazar
DeleteVery pretty! I have always liked that pattern
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric you chose ..Looks pretty on you.. I have made this pattern several times..[love it]. I never put the side zip in... It slips over my head fine..yea..
ReplyDeleteLovely! Perfect pattern for the gorgeous fabric.
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