Butterick 6175 in Style Maker Fabrics' Sequins

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?