I was supposed to be working on a casual wardrobe, and this ended up not being so casual. It is more of a dressy top to wear to work in the summer, but that is okay. I needed this!
It fits a little tight, since it is a rayon with lycra, so not as much give as some of the other fabrics I have used. It would be helpful if I laid off the wine and chocolate, as well.
I modified the WBM Sneha pattern for this top. I cut it shorter with a curved hem in the back, and added bands at the arms.
I was running out of fabric, so I had to cut the front in two pieces. I decided to add in this flounce, since it was open anyways. The edges are finished with a rolled hem on my serger with regular thread.
Part of the flounce goes up into the neckline. It didn’t work out perfectly, since there is some bunching where it meets at the neckline.
There is some pooling in the back with this pattern. It needs to have some of the fabric taken out in the middle of the back, so next time I make it, I will show how to do that. I made two tank dresses with this pattern and I noticed this happening (still need some decent pictures of them). I forgot about it when I was cutting this top.
This top is going to be a great wardrobe staple to wear to work this summer.
Fantastic! And you already have a tan.
Thanks! Tan was easy to get when we have been sitting out all weekend at tournaments and several days of the week, too. 🙂