This is another top made from vintage feedsack fabric. I had two matching sacks to work with this time, so I decided to do a test of the bodice on Simplicity 2590. My measurements have changed significantly and I've never made (or worn) anything with fluttery sleeves, so this was very much a stab in the dark in both size and style. I cut a size 16 (B 38), which was ok in the bust and waist, but terrible for the sleeves and armholes.
With and without a tie at the waist. The thought of elastic creeping up my poochy post-baby belly wasn't appealing.
This top is actually the top half of a dress pattern I thought about making out of white linen. I'm glad I did a trial run before I cut into my linen. The pattern also calls for elastic in a bias tape casing at the waist, but I skipped that part. Other than that I sewed the pattern according to the directions. I even used the specified width and length of elastic for the neckline this time, unlike the last feedsack top. Unfortunately, the armholes are huge on me and the sleeves don't just flutter, they FLAP. If I make this again I'll fold out at least two inches of fullness from the sleeves.
The giant flapping sleeve and the huge gaping armhole!
It's wearable, so I guess it's not a failure. Maybe I'll fix it, or maybe I'll save it until I get the inevitable fat arms to match my thunder thighs. The best thing about this top (aside from the vintage cherry fabric) is that this was a super fast project - only two evenings! I love sewing dresses, but I think I might be getting hooked on the speed of sewing separates...
In other news, Henry is changing so quickly! He's much more entertaining now, making faces and all kinds of noises. His favorite place to socialize in on his changing pad. He and Matt have all kinds of silly conversations there.
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In spite of the problems, the blouse is very pretty on you.
I love that funny little face Henry is making. He's adorable.
Henry is SO cute! And your arms look really skinny :-)
Would the flap have been fluttery in the sleeves if the fabric was a lighter weight sheer something? I don't know the texture of a "feed sack", but it sounds coarse. Wouldn't help the gape, of course. And as long as you keep lifting Henry rather than Snickers bars, the arm fat will be limited :)
I wish you had a photo of the face Matt(or you?)was making during that conversation!
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