Monday, January 25, 2016

Butterick 5610


Butterick 5610 top made using Style Maker Fabrics' black-white gingham

My 2016 has started with a couple of tops and from the stack on my cutting table, this theme is going to continue for awhile.
I purchased this fabulous Style Maker Fabrics' Gingham a couple of months ago.  The initial plans were an Archer, I know complete surprise, right?  After thinking about it and looking on Pinterest, I changed my mind.  The next idea was a tunic blouse, the Mila Shirt to be exact.  That seemed like a nice change from all the Archers but oops, not enough fabric.  I went back to Pinterest for inspiration and came away with a simple shell type top. After going through my patterns, I went with
Butterick 5610, a repeat make.  You can see the first one from 2014 here, which I do receive many compliments when I wear it.

It was pretty cold this morning, my remote was having trouble connecting with my camera. This means photos with the remote sharing the frame!

This top was easy to make, I spent extra time marking the pleats and keeping the pleats very straight.  I wasn't sold on the elastic at the bottom of the top and decided not to put it in.  That was a big mistake, it looked just like a maternity top!

Butterick 5610 top made using Style Maker Fabrics' black-white gingham


I added 1" to the length and that was the only change.  I do think I am going to stitch down the pleats just a bit at the top and the bottom.  The pleats want to pull open in the front and the top hangs a bit funny.  This picture shows that pulling of the front pleat.


Butterick 5610 top made using Style Maker Fabrics' black-white gingham

For the next couple of months, this Butterick top will be worn with a sweater and I love how it looks layered.  My fabric might be just a bit stiff for this look but I think after several washings, it will soften.  The stiffness shows a bit as the yoke stands up a bit from my shoulders.


Butterick 5610 top made using Style Maker Fabrics' black-white gingham



A close up of the pleats.  One thing I did was to put the white check on the center front of the yoke and the front.  It makes for a nice look even with the pleat.
Pleats on Butterick 5610


We have a bit of snow on the ground, nothing in comparison to the East Coast but I did not want to venture off the front porch.  I pushed the remote and then decided to move the planter, so a photo of the top in action!



Speaking of cold, I asked my husband to take the photos today.  We were hurrying after church  to get out of the house and do some work on the farm .He had no coat and  lasted for 3 photos and said it was way to cold!  That is okay, his photography skills aren't the best!  Shhhh - don't tell him though.  He is very good at many other things and he did really like this top.  I will just stay with tripod, camera and remote!


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14 comments:

  1. Well, no surprise here...you had me at that gorgeous gingham fabric! I love how bold and fresh it looks. And! It suits the pattern beautifully. I love the details like the neckband and pleats!

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    1. Isn't it a great gingham? You are right, the pattern has such nice details.

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  2. Great job on lining up the pleats so nicely! I have this same print, but in a nice flannel. I think I am going to make a skirt for me with it, but it is still in the planning phase.

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    1. Oh, a skirt would look great. Thanks, Stacy

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  3. I am sure this fabric would have made a fabulous Archer shirt but this top turned out beautiful too!

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    1. Thank, Tomosa, I am sure it would have been a great Archer, maybe I should order some more! I will enjoy this top with my cardigans and alone in the summer.

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  4. Can't go wrong in my book with gingham, great top for layering now and warmer spring weather. I managed a nice snow weekend of sewing. I believe the final total was 18-21" of snow.

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    1. You are so right, Joen. Wow, that is lots of snow. I want one good snow, one that requires staying at home for 2 days!

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  5. Great top, Lori! Cute husband story. Stay warm both of you!

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    1. Thanks, Debbie, I wanted to say - toughen up, I am out here in the cold lots taking blog pictures!

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  6. Really like this top! Definitely need to add this to the pile of patterns on my cutting table.

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    1. Thanks, Carolyn, you will like this pattern.

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  7. Love the gingham checks. I tried making another view from this pattern and it was a huge fail.

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    1. Thanks, Gail, I am going to sew the tucks down on the black checks all the way down the front. I think that will hold the pleats better and you won't see the stitching as much on the black.

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