Ruffled Sleeve Off-the-Should Cotton Poplin Top!

12:30 AM


Okay... So everyone wanted to know about my top I was wearing in the glasses post on yesterday. Well, here it is!
I was inspired by the Ellery Delores Top:
In order to create a top based on my inspiration, I used a combination of McCall's 7542 and 7543.
I started with the back and front pieces of 7543. I cut the size small and graded out to a medium at the waist.
I added an inch of length to both pieces. I altered the front with a FBA and added a horizontal dart. I started to add a vertical one as well, but I left it as is.
I added seam allowances to the back and front centers. Instead of cutting them on the fold, I wanted them to have seams there, like my inspo top.
For my sleeves, I used pattern piece #4 from 7543 and #9 from 7542. I needed to alter the sleeve from 7542 so that it would be off the shoulder.
Here's what the pattern piece looked like.
All of the pieces went together perfectly. 
And I love that the ruffle is a complete circle with no seam line to distort the beautiful drape.
I finished them with rolled hems.
Unlike my inspo top, I stuck to the pattern detail and used elastic in the neckline. The inspo top has a neckline facing and a center back zipper.
I love how these modifications turned out. This fabulous Mercerized Cotton Poplin from Mood Fabrics.com was perfect. I plan to use this design a few more times!

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17 comments

  1. Your top definitely looks like your inspiration top. Great job with those modifications! I also think it was very smart of you to keep the elastic at the neckline edge. It probably helps to keep it flat against your body.

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    1. Thanks so much Tomasa! I think for the same of comfort, the elastic was definitely a great idea.

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  2. This is such an ontrend top, Erica, and beautifully made. I love how you've shown the adjustments made to your pattern. This is very helpful information. Karen

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  3. That is super cute. I've been waiting on this post since you posted about your glasses

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  4. Gorgeous top! Love how you used the two patterns to get your vision from the inspiration top.

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  5. Thank you Erica...Super Cute:)

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  6. Nice mash-up! great reminder to think outside the box to get what you want!

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    1. You have to, to get what you want! Thanks Tasha!

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  7. Beautiful Erica....I can't wait to get to this level with my garments.

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  8. OUTSTANDING design Erica!!! I love everything about this blouse! (and you wearing it too!)

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