Ignore the weird look on my face, I don't quite get the auto-timer on my camera yet! |
Fabric: 100% rayon loose-weave challis
Pattern Changes: Used interfacing instead of stay-stitching, otherwise none
New &/or Improved Techniques: After struggling with Staystitching on the Dove top, I needed to find another technique to avoid getting a stretched out neckline on this Sutton top. On the loose, drapey rayon, my staystitches were basically gathering and/or distorting the neckline themselves no matter how much I messed with the tension. I did some research and found a few people saying that staystitching isn't the best technique in most cases to combat the issue of fabric stretching on the bias before you get it sewn into place. Instead, use stay tape or interfacing. Staystitching is recommended ALL the time for home sewists, but I think I'm going to rebel and avoid it as often as possible. I used strips of knit fusible interfacing and it worked SO MUCH BETTER.
What I Like: The ease of construction, the shape of the top, the French seams - as directed in the instructions so no need to figure out seam allowances, construction order, and/or when I need to do another finishing method! It would be great for pattern mixing or color blocking.
What I'd Change: Nothing. This is a top I would love to make again.
Please note the un-stretched out neckline above ^^^ It's probably my favorite feature!
Please note the un-stretched out neckline above ^^^ It's probably my favorite feature!