Scrub Top time again and we tried a different pattern. This time one with some knit side panels and more shape
The first top I made Meredith was a McCall's pattern and it was fine but Meredith didn't love the fit and the shape. I told Meredith to do some more looking and she found Simplicity 1020 - a top that features knit side panels and neck bands,
This Simplicity pattern looked like something she would really like and something that would give a better fit. A scrub top just pulls over your head but with these knit side panels the fit could be closer and less boxy.
My Fabric Designs kindly offered fabric for me to sew a garment and Meredith selected this geometric design. I had ordered the swatches and we went with the basic combed cotton and it has a great feel. A trip to Joann's and I had a good match for the knit.
I cut a size 12 for Meredith but sewed all the seams with a 3/4 inch seam allowance. Meredith says it still feels a bit big so I will do a 10 next time and grading a bit smaller in the waist and shoulders.
I love the neckband with the crossover in the front. I did carefully mark the center front and stitch the stay stitching right at the seam allowance. The Simplicity pattern also has you mark the center front for the knit neckband, which I did with a longer stitch.
I did not have enough of the My Fabric Designs fabric for the sleeves so I used the knit. Meredith really liked the sleeves from the knit, felt it was so much easier to move.
Here is the back view
I prewashed the fabric from My Fabric Designs and it came out perfectly from the dryer. The feel and hand of the fabric is so nice and it really sews beautifully.
Meredith wore this to work on Thursday and said she received many compliments and asked for it to be a size smaller. I told her that is easy for me to do.
Disclosure I received this fabric as an allowance from My Fabric Designs. I was able to select the fabric and what I wanted to create from the fabric. The opinions of the fabric are all mine.
Love this top ! The hidden pockets are such a nice touch & surprise
ReplyDeleteThanks, those are great pockets for her.
DeleteVery sharp top.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Catherine
DeleteI like this top as just an everyday t-shirt
ReplyDeletethat is a good idea
DeleteI love this top...the design and the fabrics! My daughter is a nurse too and she'd love it. It sure looks a whole lot nicer than the scrub tops you buy.
ReplyDeleteMeredith really likes the knit sleeves, ease of movement is better. Thanks
DeleteTry the knits from MyFabricDesigns. Can she wear an all-knit scrub top? For ASG, we had a fabric design contest and they printed our winners. I had to make garments in the winning design and wear it in a fashion show. I made a t-shirt from the knit and it is yummy to wear. Good weight and drape, easy to sew.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tip. I like the idea of the entire top knit.
DeleteWhat a great top! It looks very comfortable.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, wonder how long before she gets me more fabric! LOL
DeleteLooks great! I bet that pattern would be nice as an everyday t-shirt also!
ReplyDeleteThanks and you are right, it would be a nice everyday shirt.
DeleteGreat job! I'm sure the knit makes it very comfortable.
ReplyDeleteThanks and Meredith said it is very comfortable.
DeleteHello hello! I love this I seriously do, you did an amazing job!!! May I ask what size Meredith normally wears? I bought this pattern and I am ready to sew, but I am a bit sceptical about the sizing. I normally wear 8-10, as a veterinary student, I don't mind the top being a little bit bigger but not too much :)
ReplyDeleteMeredith would be about the same size as you an 8 in RTW and the second top I made was a 10 with a bit bigger seam allowances at the waist. Good luck in Vet school
DeleteI am having difficulty with attaching the pockets (10) to the side pieces (11) any help would be greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeletePhotos or video would be super helpful!
Thanks