Tucked or untucked? I always wear this untucked, but tucked looks pretty good too!
Back when I made this Summer Day top from MADE Everyday, I started AND finished this top in a weekend, which usually doesn't happen!
(See more photos at the end of the post.)
Size / View:
Size 2, cap sleeve version. For reference, my measurements are:
- Bust: 34.5"
- High bust: 32.5"
- Waist: 29"
- Hip: 37.5"
- Height: 5' 0"
Fabric:
Linen fabric from Joann.
Adjustments / Construction:
- No adjustments to the pattern itself, though I did deviate from certain steps of the construction (read on below).
- I finished my seams using French seams. Since the seam allowance was 3/8", this was easy to do by first sewing a 1/8" allowance with the wrong sides together, then sewing a 1/4" allowance with the right sides together. This actually made the construction really similar to the Wiksten tank.
- For the staystiching, I sewed symmetrically starting from shoulder to either the center or the bottom of the armscye, to avoid potential wonky stretching. (Tip from sewing the Ogden cami!)
- I ironed the curves into the bias binding before sewing it on (tip from Winmichele!), particularly with the neckline. The sleeves are a little tricky regardless, but ironing along the way really seemed to help keep things in the right place as I was sewing, more than just pinning alone.
Likes:
- Good beginner garment sewing project
- Quick sew
- The boxier fit of the linen
Next Time:
- Try a fabric with more drape (e.g. rayon)
- Try the sleeves and/or peplum version
- Go down a size, at least in the waist/hip area. I would likely muslin this before cutting into fabric
- Pay more attention to lining up the pattern and fabric
