I'm specifically referring to view B (blue top in pic below) of McCalls 6164. As soon as I saw it, I wanted to make a top with those fun sleeves! I want to make the pink one, too, but the blue one had to be first because I wanted to know how those uniquely stylish sleeves would look on me once the top was sewn.
Here is my muslin--it turned out well, but I don't like the print so I am donating it. I don't know if you'll understand this--I think the print is loud, but it's not colorful enough for me. There are too many white flowers in the print.
I'm going to make my good version out of a quality solid colored knit so the style won't be obscured by a print.
Here's some info about how I sewed this:
1) The sleeves remind me of Edwardian styles and even if Edwardian is not in right now, I feel very trendy in this! Note, though, that I brought the sleeeves in a little because I am petite and as is, they would have looked much too wide on me.
2) I am impressed with McCalls for issuing a pattern that has both high and low neckline options. I used the high neckline front and back pieces because I prefer a more modest neckline. It worked out perfectly!
3) I didn't like the original length of the sleeves so I made mine 3/4 length. Perfect!
4) I used a knit with good stretch and recovery--it was muslin fabric because I don't like the print.
5) This was super easy to sew and only took me an hour.
6) All in all, this is a great pattern to work with. It's drafted well and was super easy to sew. It worked well for my figure type.
7) Oh, and I made my usual petite and hourglass adjustments, but that's it.
This is a very unique style, and I like it, so I'm going to definitely make another one out of good fabric that I like.
Enjoy the day!
Em
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