This is the third time I’ve made McCalls 6164. I sewed view A back in March, and while I was at Sewjourn I made a plain long-sleeved version to wear as a pyjama top. At Sewjourn I also completed view B.
I lengthened the sleeves from three quarter to full length by overlaying the view B sleeve pattern piece with the view F sleeve pattern piece, lining them up at the underarm seam and cutting view B for the shoulder and view F from the underarm to the wrist. This seemed to work fine. I used the scoop neckline, but rather than turning it to the inside and hemming I cut a separate band of fabric and stretched that on. I think it gives a much nicer finish.
As with the other versions, I straightened the pattern out a bit through the waistline. My waist/stomach measurement is about two sizes larger than my bust and hip measurements (especially at the moment) so I always have to adjust the pattern pieces to accomodate my apple shape. The fabric is a mystery knit from the Darn Cheap Fabrics $2 per metre table (and yes I do have more of it). The gold stripes are metallic and a little bit scratchy, as well as being a little bit sheer. I definitely needed to wear a camisole underneath. And check out the shape of those sleeves!
My husband has christened this the “Tutankhamun flange top”.
Catchy name – but a decidedly useful top
Love that last shot!!!
Great top -and it’ll be great to see you this arvo!
Definitely the best blog photo I’ve seen today! Thanks for the laugh.
I’ve said it before – I love you Lara ! and you know I could see that last photo on a birthday invite !
Good spot to store a hanky.
I really love this top. The colour suits you! And that last photo totally made me pop an internal stitch.
ha, that bottom photo has made me smile.
Love this top! Your last pic made me smile too
Fab, Lara. And your husband shows great imagination in the naming. He could work for a paint company.