Friday, October 26, 2012

Butterick 5783: Wrap top






I have a few issues with this pattern.
Firstly; there is no finished garment measurements printed anywhere on the pattern or in the instructions so I flat measured to pick a size. I went with L and the fit is ok so I would say this pattern runs a bit large. I do wish I added some to the arms because I found them a bit tight on me.

Secondly; there is some funkiness going on with the neckline, I think the back neck is drafted too wide which then gapes the neckline quite a bit. I had to take out 2" up at each shoulder seams to get the neckline not gaping. I'm not that keen on the fold over and sew for the neckline finish either, it looks a bit messy and it doesn't really stabilise the neckline at all.

Thirdly: The neckline is quite low, I actually sewed the wrap part closed because otherwise it shows a lot more than I am comfortable showing! It needs a FBA but I couldn't work out how to without rotating out into the neckline which was already too long and gaping (unless it was rotated back into the backwards princess seam at the front?) There are a lot of drag lines at the arms/bust.

Finally: I found the ties slightly too narrow on me so when I crossed them over one side pulls out at the bottom each time.


I do however really like the wide ties and I like the elastic waist because it makes the back sit really nicely. I can't see me wearing this top because of how I feel about the neckline but I do want to modify it into another top or adjust this pattern enough its more wearable. I wonder if it would work better if the ties weren't sewn into the backwards princess seam at the bust and were just sewn into the side seams at the waistline?
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8 comments:

  1. RuthOctober 26, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    From where I'm standing the top looks great - I like the long ties and the length is perfect. If you're uncomfortable with a low front what about a triangle patch caught into the princess seams?

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    1. SuzyOctober 26, 2012 at 11:52 AM

      Thanks Ruth, its mostly the neckline finish and how tight the arms are that stops me wearing it again. The neckline is a lot wavier in real life than it showed up in these pics and where I took it in at the shoulders is a bit rough too, but thats a great idea of adding a triangle patch in the front if it feels too low, I'll have to remember it!

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  2. House of PinheiroOctober 27, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    even with the few issues thats such a lovely look on your and the colour really works for you! Another winner.

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  3. HeatherOctober 27, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    I'm sorry that the neckline is turning you off of this top, because the shape and colour looks fantastic on you. I love how the ties wrap around your waist and tails down, and the back looks really good. Could you add a piece to the neckline to raise it up a bit?

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    1. HeatherOctober 27, 2012 at 5:36 AM

      By add a piece, I mean maybe add a long piece of fabric all the way around the neckline. :)

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  4. CarolynOctober 28, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Well, I think this top looks absolutely gorgeous on you. so lovely and elegant! And I love that colour too. If you feel like it gapes a bit could you wear it over a little camisole?
    Shams, over at Communing with Fabric, has really good tips for FBA

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  5. AnonymousOctober 28, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I agree with Carolyn - wear a camisole.
    I'm in complete shock - you didn't make a pair of pants!!

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  6. M'ladyDecember 26, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    I think that colour suits you and the shape is flattering. I'm sure a little vest top underneath or a broach in the centre of the wrap would help you feel more comefortable.

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