I was visiting family members in Birmingham, Alabama and decided to visit the local Hancock Fabrics Store. My eyes fell upon this interesting piece of chiffon sequined fabric! I brought the fabric with no real idea how I would use it. Today the fabric became a top.
Top
Pattern - McCall’s 5855, View A
Fabric - 1 7/8 yards yellow chiffon with flowered sequined print - (Hancock Fabrics)
Notions - 2 yards1 inch white, twill tape, 3 yards nylon wine ribbon
This is a very loose fitting, below hip length top with drawstring and neckline facing. I often stay away from any pattern that is very loose fitting because it usually just swallows me up. However, I decide to take a chance with this project. I had to shorten the length of the top by three inches. I also adjusted the width of the the front and back pieces. I replaced the neckline fabric facing with a neckline binding facing. Okay, let me state that sewing a fabric that is chiffon with sequins is something I will probably not attempt to do again any time soon. This was suppose to be an “One Hour Top” well it took me much longer than that. (LOL)
Conclusion
After all this sewing, I am really not sure if this top is a style for me! I think it looks better on the hanger then me, oh well! (LOL)
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I was thinking of getting this pattern and stumbled across your page. I think this is very cute and the fabric and color is wonderful. I would suggest wearing a shirt underneath that has some padding in the shoulders. There is something about the way this hangs that visually draws the shoulders down, and shoulder pads could correct that. I will bear that in mind if I make this myself. Anyway, I think it would be a shame to leave this hanging in the closet.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, thank you for your comment. I think the addition of shoulder pads to this top is a very good idea!
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