I first made this top back in 2011 for Mama R. She wasn't all that smitten over it when I first made it for her but recently she has been asking me for another saying that it is a comfortable style to wear with pants [insert eye-brow raise]. Of course, I was happy to make another one.
The Pattern:
OOP Butterick 5561 is a lovely pattern, well drafted and easy to put together. I have no complaints about this pattern. I've even made a version for myself many years ago. I love the raglan sleeves, the dart at the shoulder is perfectly placed. The pleat in the front is my favourite detail. If you come across this out-of-print pattern I would highly recommend giving it a try.
The only alterations made were shortening the length of the top and sleeves.
The only alterations made were shortening the length of the top and sleeves.
The Fabric:
Goodness, this fabric has been in my stash for longer than I care to remember. Maybe, decades. I couldn't even honestly tell you where I picked it up.
It is a light-weight polyester crepe with a beautiful drape. The fabric was pretreated with a tumble in the washing machine and dryer and pressed with a light iron.
It is a light-weight polyester crepe with a beautiful drape. The fabric was pretreated with a tumble in the washing machine and dryer and pressed with a light iron.
The Stats:
Fabric: 2 metres, I couldn't tell you how much I paid for this piece of fabric.
Pattern: OOP Butterick 5561, already priced out in previous versions.
Interfacing: 0.2 metres of fusible interfacing.
Thread: Finished off one spool of thread.
Happy Sewing!
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