This is NOT a wearable muslin, because I wouldn't be caught dead in this fabric. You can't see it in the pics, but it's got multi-colored metallic threads woven throughout and it's way glittery and tacky looking. Funny how none of that shows in the photos. And what was I thinking? At least it's out of the stash now.
Other than needing a bit more length, since this is the raw, unhemmed length, I think it's a go. There are only four pattern pieces and cutting out and sewing went very quickly. It will be even quicker when I'm using my serger.
I cut a straight 16 and made no alterations. I'm still wearing a DD bra cup, so there is obviously some bust room in this pattern. While the fabric I used for the muslin is a knit, the stretch runs vertically and that's how I cut it, figuring that if it fit this way, it will fit with the stretch going around too, although I may need to sew deeper seams under my arms. I was actually expecting it to be tighter than it is, with very little width-wise stretch. Maybe I should've cut the 14. We'll see.
Speaking of arms, I didn't have enough fabric to cut full-length sleeves so I ended up cutting about 6" shorter than the sleeve pattern. And they are plenty long enough for me at what turned out to be bracelet length. With six more inches, the sleeves would be covering my hands. Not a look I'm after.
I think I'm going to bind the neck with my coverstitch machine instead of turning the raw edge under per the pattern. The main reason is because the neckline is just on this side of being a bit too wide and my bra straps are starting to peek out. If I remember when I'm cutting the real top tomorrow, I'll add a little to the pattern pieces at the top of the shoulder at the neckline edge. Otherwise, I'll be getting out the Hollywood stay tape.
I'm still not sure about the dropped shoulders, and, unfortunately, you can't see them at all in these pics. I can definitely feel the seam and it feels kind of weird, like my sleeve is falling down. Which, I suppose, it is. ;-) But this muslin knit is also fairly rough so that seam shouldn't be as thick in the real fabric. I've decided to use the paisley because it's thinner. The twist is already kind of bulky in this muslin knit and I don't want to push it with the sweater-y knit. Plus, the cardigan I wore today (and which you haven't seen) matches the skirt fabric very well, and if I use the thinner knit, I can do layers.
That's a very flattering style and colour on you.
ReplyDeleteI like that twisty thing. Cool.
ReplyDeleteLove this top. Very flattering neckline and unusual to boot.
ReplyDeletePretty top and like the color. I love butterick lifestyle collection and will be checking my stash for that pattern.
ReplyDeleteI really like your sense of style and must admit I have been on a cardigan frenzy after seeing and loving how you pair them with your skirts.
It looks good. Peggy Sagers has a pattern for a knit top that has a dropped shoulder but very high cut sleeves under the arm. I too wondered how it would work, but it works fine. I just had to make the neck opening smaller as it was too wide for me.
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Ooooo, I love the neckline and the color on you! I agree, a little length and it will be perfect. It's a pity about that fabric, but the color is really great on you.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your muslin looks so much better than my several attempts at this top. The twist really confused me and never looked right. I'm so jealous that you got it to come out nicely.
ReplyDeleteLove this top on you! It looks great. Too bad for the crap fabric because it looks really nice in the pictures. Can't wait to see the wearable one.
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WhooHoo size 16.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very flattering look, and I like the color on you. I can see what you mean about the dropped sleeves, but hopefully they won't rub you wrong in the good fabric. You are looking svelte, girl!
ReplyDeleteI love the color and the cut, but I do agree that the fabric seems too bulky for this style. And if it's itchy as well -- forget it!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of dropped shoulders either but if they're cut high in the armscye (like this top) then I think they look fine. It's the "intentional" look as opposed to the "oops, my shirt is too big" look.
Debbie, you are looking fabulous. I agree with the color that is showing looking nice on your.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I still can't believe how much weight you have lost! You look great.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blog for a while now and just wanted to say that you look Fantastic! Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic in that top! And I'm in love with that huge I-look-good-and-I-know-it-too-smile.
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie, That's a beautiful top..I love the color as well.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing a y-dart tutorial in your cedesign website, but cannot find it here. Can you please let me know where I can find it.
Okay, ready for my dumb question? I've been dying to ask someone -- since knits are all different in the stretch, how can you test fit a pattern using one knit from the Sorry Sale Bin and know whether the Good Knit that you really like is going to make up with the same fit as your "muslin?" I have some really pretty knits squirreled away to make tops, but I'm terrified to cut the pretty fabric until I figure out how to get the fit I want.
ReplyDeleteAnd MERRY CHRISTMAS, Skinny Lady!!