Tuesday, March 10, 2009

New Look 6807

The inspiration (from this post):


My version:

A light, swingy top made from some stash jersey and New Look 6807. After reading the reviews of this top on Pattern Review, I raised the neckline a bit before cutting. I'm glad I did, otherwise I think this top would be too low cut for my comfort. I also lengthened and narrowed the sleeves.

I omitted the tie in the back neckline. I like the tie detail on the pattern, but I didn't want to add any more fuss to this busy print.

Pattern: New Look 6807
Fabric: Jersey from my stash (and I still have enough to make another top)
Modifications: Raised neckline, narrowed and lengthened sleeves, omitted back neck tie
Result: I really like this top and will probably make it again in a solid color.
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17 comments:

  1. marirobMarch 10, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    You did a great job! I really love it - you are always such a great inspiration!

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  2. lucky knitterMarch 10, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    It looks fantastic. I'll have to get that pattern. I love it!

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  3. Katie JeanMarch 10, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    That looks great Stephanie! You are sooo good at making clothes for yourself! By the way, did I tell you I got your block? I love it!!

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  4. Pamela ErnyMarch 10, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    What a totally lovely top!

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  5. StephanieMarch 10, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    I like the top and the mods you made to it. Adding it to my list of things I want to make!

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  6. KristenMarch 10, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Stephanie, that looks fantastic!! I could use some serious pointers on sewing a knit fabric. I've tried it before, but to no avail. The knit I had was a little thick, and wouldn't stop curling at the edge. And I know you lose stretch if you sew with a straight stitch, but I'm not sure how else to make it work. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!

    (And all this from the girl who's also going to sew her own wedding dress! Knit's just make me so terribly nervous!)

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  7. AngelaMarch 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    I love the neckline and the shape of the sleeves. Are they a little bit wider at the wrist?

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  8. HandmadeMarch 11, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Great job - it looks fab!

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  9. PhiligryMarch 11, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    this looks amazing! love it on you. looks comfy, yet stylish.

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  10. CindyMarch 12, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    I absolutely love your top! Pattern and Fabric. I just pulled out my serger to learn how to use it!

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  11. TheresaMarch 12, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I love how it looks on you. Great job!
    Wait, I'm not that kind of stalker - I just meant that it looks great. period. ha-ha!

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  12. WhosiesMarch 13, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    love the top. the ties on the back would have been lost. good call on the omition.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    wow, I love your top. I think it looks better than Anthropologie's version. makes me want to sew tonight. :)

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  14. Raesha DMarch 20, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    I love it!!! Absolutely gorgeous. for some reason I'm terrified to sew jersey...one of these days I need to just jump in there and go for it!

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  15. monicaMarch 27, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    oh wow.

    It's soo well made...

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  16. Carolyn (cmarie12)April 5, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    What a really great top! Love the fabric - probably because I still have some of it in my collection too!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 10:19 PM

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