The Sew Over It Molly Top (a pattern in the City
Break e-book) is a pretty basic jersey top with a slightly scooped neckline and
cut on sleeves. It comes as both a top and a dress pattern, and I’ve made 3 of
the tops for myself.
The first was from a very drapey maroon viscose jersey
that I wear with navy/maroon checked PJ bottoms. I made this version exactly as per the
pattern, and while it is very comfortable I made just one tweak to the pattern
after making it. Firstly, I raised the
cut on sleeve back up the arm by 8cm. I
found the very low attached sleeve too sloppy looking, and slightly irritating
almost in the crook of my elbow. I
lengthened the sleeve by the same amount and think this is a much neater look.
The best part about the pattern is the neckline. It’s a great gentle scoop and each time I
have made it the band has been the right length to stitch on without fussing
around with it. It is quite wide, which
gives it a casual look, and in very drapey fabric I would recommend a slightly
narrower band as I think it looks too loose.
I’ve not made any curved hem versions yet, but assuming
that I am going to make another I will tackle that then – I am thinking about a
striped body and plain sleeves (same colour as the background colour on the
striped fabric). Now to find the right
pair of fabrics…
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