First, before anything else, let's talk about the fabric used for this project. It's a light-weight cotton sateen with some stretch. Yes, I did use a woven fabric for this latest Ebony top. I figured since this is a loose-fitting tent style top that it could work in a woven fabric. And I'm thrilled with how it turned out, it's very comfortable.
The fabric has been in the stash for decades and it was previously pre-treated with a tumble in the washing machine and dryer. It did hit the ironing board for a steam press this morning before moving to the work table for cutting.
The pattern is absolutely a keeper and a quick project to put together. Perfect project for beginners. Since I was working with a woven, there wasn't enough stretch for the neckline piece to stretch into place. A trip back to the cutting table for a new piece. This time I cut it on the bias and extended the length a wee bit. If there was some navy ribbing fabric in the stash, it would have been perfect. But now that I'm thinking about it, there is some cotton knit that would have worked perfectly. Oops.
Project details
Seams: 2.8--3.0 straight stitch
Seam finish: Serged
Fabric: 1.7 metres
Pattern: Closet Core's (formerly known as Closet Case) Ebony
Additional Tools and Supplies: Cutting table, tailor's chalk, measuring tape, pins, pin cushion, fabric scissors, Janome sewing machine, walking foot, thread clippers, Janome serger, threads (cotton thread for the sewing machine and polyester threads for the serger), sleeve ham, iron, ironing board, back brace, heat pad and a smoothie break.
Happy Sewing!
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