Saturday, June 22, 2013

McCall's 6566

Description: Loose-fitting, pullover tops have cap sleeves and narrow hems. A: contrast front overlay. B: optional pocket. C:contrast lower back. D: princess seams





Sizes: XS to XXL, started with a medium but made several changes

Changes:  I had to seam the back due to lack of fabric.  I also added a center back seam, stitching in at the waist for more of a fitted look
I also took some in at the side seams.  Then I made the back a low hem for the high-low look.

Fabric:  A silky from Joann's (last year)

Conclusion:  A fun, comfy top for summer and an easy project.



After I see the pictures, not sure I love it.  This was a test before cutting into some nice Mood silk.  I think I am going to keep looking for a pattern.  What is your opionions?

It might be the sleeves are too much.

8 comments:

  1. Super cute and a great summer top!

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  2. I think your test fabric does not do justice to the pattern.

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  3. Cute top. You may not be used to the fullness of a cut-on sleeve and feel dwarfed by them. But it looks like the illustration. I'm of the mind that if you don't love it, don't make it.

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  4. Love the print and the outfit, looks like summer!

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  6. Hi,

    I really like the fabric and the pattern, yet less in combination. The fabric gives a nice and cheerful summer feeling. yet when I have a very catchy fabric, I would choose for a simple pattern. The pattern which you have used is simple, but has not a very distinctive/obvious line. So I would suggest a more straight but detailed pattern.

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  7. I like it Lori. I know it may be different for you, but the bigger sleeves are kind of cool.
    It's a great pattern...I just may have to copy you on this one, too!

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  8. Maybe the sleeves would feel better in a contrast fabric. I like that sports T look and even in your lovely fabric, you could go with a plain sleeve. Gorgeous though.

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