This is my top for New Year's Eve, beautiful sequins to ring in the New Year. I am so proud of myself to have this completed several days before the day!
Now for a better photo of the top, without all the snowflakes coming down.
The fabric is Style Maker Fabrics' Square Sequin Jersey Knit and it is goooorgeous! I used
Butterick 6175 for the top, eliminating the dart. I really didn't think the dart would be the best choice for the sequin fabric, it was a good decision. One thing about Butterick 6175, it is a great basic top with wonderful style but it has a dowdy ( unfashionable and without style in appearance) front cover. How many people have just passed that one by? I was one of those until Meg at McCall's Patterns, posted a fashion inspiration post on Instagram a couple of years ago.
I have used this pattern for three garments and wore the navy one until the color was just too faded. The only one I didn't wear much was the quilted black one, it was just so hot, I couldn't stand to wear it! LOL. I do add several inches to the length, I think 5 inches for this garment.
Now back to the sequins. I went with zipper for the back closing, I wanted something more than a loop and button. This photo really shows the sequin fabric.
Now to finish the edges, I used the selvage of the fabric, a nice neutral and I had just enough to bind all the edges.
I used a 3/8" seam for the neck and sleeve binding, turning it under and hand stitching in place. The hem, I used a 5/8" seam allowance, I just wanted a bit wider binding for a statement.
I did not finish the seams at all except for the armscye seams, the sequins were just too scratchy. I used some knit in my stash to bind those seam allowances.
My shoulder seams are pressed to the back (used a pressing cloth) and then I topstitched at 1/4" from the seam.
I went with this Butterick pattern because of the wider sleeve choice and the longer sleeves, Our New Year's Eve party is at a location we go to almost every year. It is pretty drafty at times, I wanted to be stylish but not cold. The elbow length sleeves are a better choice than a sleeveless garment for warmth and comfort. Sleeveless in my mind is just New Year's Eve but I really dislike being cold!
I say that but I went out in the snow to take photos for the blog! That lasted about 10 minutes and I was done!
I love my new top, perfect for New Year's Eve or another festive occasion but I think it will be fun with jeans and booties for a movie night with hubby!
What would you make with this sequin fabric?
What a fabulous top that can be used for so many occasions! I love the look of the fabric. I would also make a top in fabric like that or maybe an above knee pencil skirt to wear on date nights.
ReplyDeleteI love those square sequins! Great make.
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