Tessuti’s Fave Top
Looking for an instant gratification clothing project? Try Tessuti’s “Our Fave Top”.
Yes, I know it would look better on a model with a head, but I was looking even grumpier and less groomed than usual when this was taken. The pattern is a free download. What you need: plenty of paper in your printer, plenty of sticky tape to stick the sheets of paper together, a couple of metres of drapey fabric (I suspect that this came from Darn Cheap Fabrics), matching thread, and I also used some iron-on hemming tape to stablise the hems before twin-needle stitching them in place. One you’ve got the pattern pieces stuck together you can whip this up in about half an hour.
It’s loose, comfy, one-size-fits-lots, and hopefully the side drapes make it look stylish rather than just oversized. At the very least it hides my muffin top! I’ve sent out the challenge to this weekend’s Sewjourners to bring along some fabric to make one – I’ll provide the already prepared pattern and the overlocker. Gay has made a beautiful version of it here and there are some others here and here.
Nice – I like it! Thanks for the tip!
Great colours for winter Lara. If I don’t see you tomorrow night, have a lovely weekend at Sewjourn.
Looks great on you. Not sure if it’s the shape for me… but do you want me to bring the coverstitch machine on the weekend?
Looks great Lara, love the fabric
Love it! I made one in black and white stripes, they are so comfy.
I made one too and love it! I try not to wear it ALL the time. 😛 Here’s the blog post to it: http://salihan.com/2009/first-homemade-top/
I fear I may just look pregnant in a top like this… but i will be “garment’ sewing on the weekend…What a shock !!!
Ah, thanks for the link Lara …. yes, it’s a great top – very clever how it fits well around the shoulder area and then the fullness is quite gradual – this one is a winner!