I love a quick knit top, which is probably why my dresser is full of them, but there is just something a little classier about a top made from a woven fabric. It stops being "just a tee shirt" and, even in a casual, easy wearing style, becomes something a little nicer.
This top is
McCalls 6794, which is sadly now OOP. When I bought the pattern, I was so excited about it, but something kept getting in the way of sewing it. I'm glad I finally did. It's darn cute and comfortable!
I made view C, which the model on the envelope is wearing. It features a high-low hemline, cut on, dropped sleeves and a bias faced neckline. The pattern utilizes a contrast fabric for the midriff panel and ties, but I thought there was enough going on with my print and used self fabric.
From the back, you can see the hemline a little better. The fitting in this top is all achieved by the waist tie and the front gathering. It's got a LOT of ease - I sewed 2 sizes smaller than called for by my measurements and made no alterations for my full bust. There's plenty of room for the girls in all that gathering.
My fabric is a polyester charmeuse that has been in my stash long enough that I've forgotten its origins. I likely bought it intending to use it for lining, as I rarely use poly charmeuse for garments, but it does have an excellent drape for this top, and gathers well without adding bulk. For this top, you definitely need a lightweight fabric with plenty of drape! Rayon challis, silk charmeuse or chiffon, or even a lightweight voile would work well.
So, I finished my top, so proud of myself for having used both stash fabric and pattern, and realized that I didn't have anything to wear it with. This shape doesn't really work with my
flared jeans and all my skinny jeans were
printed or
bright colors.
So, I whipped out my trusty
Jalie Eleonore pattern and some Ralph Lauren denim I got at Mood a couple of years ago and made some skinny jeans.
I won't talk more about the Eleonores - I love this pattern and I've made it
several times - but I am glad this top pushed me to finally make a pair in regular denim. I mean, as regular as I ever get, you know. The denim is shot with gold threads... Because that's how I roll.
10 comments:
Love both the top and jeans!
You look smashing, as always. I've been eying some heavy weight denim for Capri clovers. I was thinking slash pockets front mod and adding patch pockets in the back.
Beautiful outfit and way to use the stash! After seeing all these great Eleonores, I am going to have to try that pattern.
Beautiful combination. And your shoes!! WOW
I'm kind of jealous of your ability to just "whip out" a second piece to make a complete outfit, it seems like I just can't whip anything out these days! But the outfit looks great, and the print is really fun.
OMG, denim shot with gold threads. These look fabulous on you and I am drooling over that fabric description. I was sure your top was silk, great drape and color on you.
Just living my life vicariously......LOL! Beautiful! Perfect color for you, and the jeans are awesome.
Totally cute! My top drawer is pretty sad these days, and my jeans drawer isn't much better. Thank you for the inspiration!
beautiful! and great pics!
The combination is perfect! I can't believe you made those jeans!!!! They look so good.
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