Sunday, June 12, 2011

Butterick 5495

Description:  Loose-fitting tops A, B, C, D with front drape gathered into loop, dropped shoulder, seam details and stitched hems. A, B: sleeveless. C, D: short or long kimono type sleeves.

Sizing: 8 to 22

Instructions:  Easy to follow and great illustrations.

Likes/Dislikes:  I have been seeing this garment all over the sewing blogs and on PR.  I really wanted to make it and had just enough fabric to get it cut out.  I had used some of this fabric for a top for my daughter.
This top is super-flattering and just looks great.

Changes:  Added about 1" to the length.  Next time I will raise the deep v-neck.

Fabric: ITY knit from fabric.com

Conclusion:  I am going to get more fabric and make this one several more times.  I might even lengthen it and make a LBD.

Meredith took four pictures of me and in three my eyes were closed and here I am squinting, so this one wins!

16 comments:

  1. You look really nice in this picture and I love the top.

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  2. You ALWAYS make the prettiest tops!

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  3. I have that pattern, too, but haven't made it yet. Your top looks so good that it feels like a little nudge to my sewing.

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  4. That is such a fabulous pattern. I haven't made it yet, but I plan to. It looks great, Lori. And YES! we will be back from Michigan when you are here at Niagara! Can't wait!

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  5. Your version rocks!

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  6. Very cute top. I bought this pattern recently. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  7. Definitely a winner! And what pretty landscaping you have going on all around you!

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  8. What a cute top! It looks so nice on you. Pretty flowers, too.

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  9. Another winner, Lori! You look great. I have this pattern and can't wait to make it.

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  10. Such an adorable top! I need to give that one a try. I've had it in my stash since it first came out. I just rotated my summer clothes to the front of my closet last week and I'm in desperate need of lots of new tops so I need to get busy before it gets hot here (it's raining again today).

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  11. Anonymous1:34 PM

    Looks great. I thought it looked pretty flexible too. I've ordered some fabric to make a dress out of it. Glad you mentioned the v-neck being deep. I'll have to remember that when cutting it.

    -umjudis

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  12. Such a pretty top and it looks great on you.

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  13. Anonymous6:30 AM

    Your top looks really nice and so does your garden!

    Lisette
    http://lacubanitacose.blogspot.com

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  14. This is such a cool RTW look. You've done well.

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  15. Oooh! this looks wonderful on you! I hope you make the LBD. I bet that would be a knock out.

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  16. So cute! Love this top on you.

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