Back to the garments I sewed at Sewjourn!  This top is Vogue 8650, view C.

Although I like the print, it hides the lovely tucked neckline detail. I really like the raglan sleeves, which have a dart on the shoulder to give them more shape. I was lucky enough to have a dress form on hand at Sewjourn to help me with arranging the pleats nicely – such a helpful dressmaking tool! How can I fit one into my sewing room, I wonder…

The pattern instructions have you stabilise the back neckline with bias binding. I just used a one inch wide strip of selvedge cut from the same fabric, then trimmed it down once I’d sewed it in place. The fabric is a mystery knit from (once again) the Darn Cheap Fabrics $2 per metre table. It’s quite stable but has lovely drape.

I made the size 12 but after seeing these photos I almost wonder whether I could have got away with a size 10.  This could be because I chose a stretch fabric (drapey wovens are also recommended).  I’ll try this top again in a solid at some stage to show off those neckline pleats.