Size Made: In used my pre-pregnancy size, size Small and am very happy with the fit of the top, especially in the shoulders and arms.
Fabric: I used a light-weight heather green 4-way stretch knit that I found at Hancock Fabrics. Although it was a little on the pricy side (I'd say $15/yd is a lot for this fabric), I was able to use a 50% off competitor (JoAnn's) coupon which made the requirements of 3 yds of this fabric a little easier to bear!
Notions:
Absolutely none! I love this pattern for this!
Difficulty of Pattern: This pattern is rated beginner and I believe every word of that! It's super simple and if you hormones are raging and you don't have to worry about losing your patience on this one. It's 3 pieces and very easy!
Time to Complete:
Time to Complete:
Cut Pattern - Approximately 5 minutes.
Cut Fabric from Pattern - Approximately 10 minutes. This took me a little longer than I expected because you will need to extend the "wings" and I wanted to be as precise as possible! (Pathetic, huh?)
Sew and Assemble Top - Approximately 45 minutes. I was actually done with the top in about 15 minutes, but I decided to hem all of the edges, so that's what took the majority of the time. (Note: It's optional to hem the top edge and bottom edges since knit does not fray.
Cut Fabric from Pattern - Approximately 10 minutes. This took me a little longer than I expected because you will need to extend the "wings" and I wanted to be as precise as possible! (Pathetic, huh?)
Sew and Assemble Top - Approximately 45 minutes. I was actually done with the top in about 15 minutes, but I decided to hem all of the edges, so that's what took the majority of the time. (Note: It's optional to hem the top edge and bottom edges since knit does not fray.
Machines Used: I put the top together with my serger but completed the hemming with a zig zag stitch on my sewing machine (a twin needle would have worked as well).
Alterations/Changes Made to the Pattern: Megan's patterns are great because they actually encourage alterations to the pattern and almost help you along the way. I extended the sleeves since it's still somewhat chilly here in Georgia but other than that, I followed the pattern.
One change I did make during the construction process was to set the sleeves in prior to sewing the long side together. I find that this makes it much easier to attach and creates a more seamless and comfortable line under the arm.
Yeah/Nay: I have grand plans for this pattern! I would really like to make one with a racer back for the April and May months here in Georgia when I am super hot and just want to meet my little one! After the delivery, I plan on making some with shorter "wings" (since I won't need so much room for baby) and using as nursing tops.
Would you wear this pre/post baby?
~Tiffany
One change I did make during the construction process was to set the sleeves in prior to sewing the long side together. I find that this makes it much easier to attach and creates a more seamless and comfortable line under the arm.
Yeah/Nay: I have grand plans for this pattern! I would really like to make one with a racer back for the April and May months here in Georgia when I am super hot and just want to meet my little one! After the delivery, I plan on making some with shorter "wings" (since I won't need so much room for baby) and using as nursing tops.
Would you wear this pre/post baby?
~Tiffany
Hi Thanks for this great pattern review (I found it via Burda stye). I am contemplating buying this pattern & I think you have convinced me to go fot it. One question I have about it is would this top work as a nursing top post baby? If so I would certainly get a lot of wear out of it.
ReplyDeleteHi Simone! I think it would be a great pattern for before, during and after. It would definitely work as a nursing top; however, as you can see in my picture, I am wearing a tank underneath it to keep some modesty. Post delivery, you may also want to consider shortening the ties, but that is an easy fix! I hope you get it!
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