Every 6 months or so I am invited by a friend to her CAbi party. I really do like the clothes, but in my opinion, they have gone down in quality over the years. The last pair of overpriced pants I bought from them stretched out so very, very much and had poor recovery. So…not sure how much longer I will be buying their clothes, but it is nice to go see my friend and get ideas.
One top that I liked a few years ago had a woven front and knit back. I think it was a silk panel for the front, but it definitely was a scarf type of fabric.
I drafted this from a big boxy top pattern I made last year. I decided to go short sleeved on this, because a long-sleeved top would be too cool for our winters here.
The back is a linen knit, and I think I made it a bit too long. If I make another, I will definitely shorten up the back.
See…it is pretty wide. It is supposed to be kind of “floaty”. The linen knit is a very light knit fabric, and is kind of see through. Using it in a non-fitted garment is a good idea so you don’t have to wear something underneath.
The bands around the arms and neck are a poly knit.
I wasn’t sure about it, but I wore it out and liked it. It does tend to pull to the back, since the knit weighs more than the silk panel. I think shortening up the back will help with it, though. If I find another piece I like for the front I may make another. It is a great top for a hot summer day.
That is very pretty and I do like visiting the Cabi site for inspiration.
Thanks, Lori! Yes, I do like their details. I look at their clothes when I go to the show and see how they make things.