I had this fabric in my stash and didn't know what to do with it. Perfect reason to try something new...
I did not stick to just knits or woven fabrics at the beginning of my sewing journey. I just bought what appealed to my eye, then I bought a few patterns, bought more fabrics, more patterns, a few of them matched, others stayed unused in the stack, then I bought patterns for a specific project and the fabrics I would need for it, and so on, and so on. You understand, right?
When I was tidying up my fabric stash, sorting them into knits and wovens (and else), I tried to think of specific clothes to make out of each fabric - mostly successful. But this violet woven fabric, which is quite stiff and not the best quality, almost gave me a headache. I just couldn't think of anything to do with it! It's too see-through for a skirt. Too thin for a bag. Not the type of fabric for pants in any way. So it stayed in my stash for quite some more time.
But eventually motivation got me, I pulled it out again and finally! There was the idea. I'll just try a woven top with it! I've wanted to try a woven top anyways.
I quickly decided to use the Lou Box Top by Sew diy as my base pattern and alter that, as I was concerned the stiffness of the fabric would make it look more bulky and not flattering at all.
So, what to do?
I took the original pattern, traced it onto Burda tissue paper, then I modified it: I measured my full bust and made the pattern fitted at this point. I left the whole shoulder/base cap sleeve area as it originally was. I let it go straight down to the waist (so that I can put it on and off without the need of a closure) and then I made it wider at the hips (because hello pear shape!). Done.
I thought about weather to use a patttern specifically designed for such a woven top (such as the Scout Tee from Grainline Studios) or not. But my version seems a lot tighter, not as loose and - besides the sleeves due to their nature - fits me quite well.
The sewing part was as fast as it could get, as it just needs shoulders, sides and hems to be sewn - and I made absolutely no effort for special seams, it's all just serged and the hems folded inside once and secured with a straight stitch.
But then I didn't like the outcome. The fabric was and looks cheap (though cute). And while the pattern fits ok, the top turned out a bit short, just sliiiightly too short and it looks weird at the hips. Should have done those bigger seam allowances!
This means, I actually only wore this top once in over a year and I remember I felt rather uncomfortable that one time. Since then it sat in my wardrobe, a sad reminder that not every project can be a win.
Funny thing is though, I really like the look in these photos. If I just iron the hems at the sleeves, this could be a great outfit combination!
So my final conclusion: I have to give this another try and wear it - asap.
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