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”.