Thursday, November 1, 2012

Simplicity 2369: Wrap top.






In an attempt to take the ideas of the last top (Butterick 5783) and make it more wearable I pulled this pattern back out and changed it a bit.
I haven't worn the last version of this top, much mainly because the ties tend to pull the back and side seam around towards the front if I do it up tight but if I don't do it up tight the neckline is too loose and I end up  periously close to flashing strangers!
So for this version I sewed the wrap tie ends into the side seams and added the ties separately. I like the sleeves and the crossover a lot more on this one, but I think the back and length of the Butterick pattern was nicer. I have the new Vogue 8825 pattern to make up soon and it seens to be the best of both worlds! I'm not using a polyester knit again though, it always feels like I"m wearing a plastic bag

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8 comments:

  1. waikikimumNovember 1, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    I do like this one a lot. Looks like it has great coverage and very flattering on you.

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  2. BeaJayNovember 1, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Looks great Suzy and the fit is great. What is a good replacement for the polyester knit? It looks good but I know what you mean about the feel of it.

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  3. prttynpnkNovember 1, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Hold the phone! A wrap top that doesn't gap? What form of witchery is this?! You look great and I must have this pattern!

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  4. Steph ANovember 2, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    I agree with you, I much prefer the upper portion of this Simplicity top. The lower half of the Butterick top, though, looks more like a peplum, I love that! It should be simple enough to franken the upper and lower portions of these patterns! Oh, and I LOVE that colour!

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  5. AmandaNovember 2, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    This looks freaking awesome! I really like the fit on this. I think I need another pattern!

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  6. Neeno - Sew Me LoveNovember 2, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    That's a great color on u!

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  7. KelleyNovember 3, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    That's a gorgeous top. I'm quite envious of your clearance table fabric. It looks like it sews and wears beautifully.

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  8. Elise LinNovember 10, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    That is beautiful! And the colour looks so good on you!

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