Patterns
Pattern Manufacturer Jalie
Pattern Name/Number 2804 - empire cross top for girls & women
Pattern Description Top with cross-over bodice, front empire seam. Options for side runching, ties (for runching) at shoulders, and sleeves (can be made sleeveless, cap sleeves, short, 3/4, or long)
Which view and size did you make? View A (with runching in front), no sleeves, no shoulder ties, size S
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
If not, why? -
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes
If not, why? -
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? This is a great pattern. Easy to follow instructions, fits well (though I did have to make a bit of an alteration - the pattern is definitely designed with shorter women in mind!).
Fabric used Cotton jersey with about 10% stretch; the pattern recommends 40% stretch, so I cut out a size bigger than indicated by my bust measurement
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made or would recommend I had to add an inch of length to the bodice pieces, or the seam would have been right over my breasts instead of under them. I didn't add any length to the back, but took up the extra front length as extra gathers/runching to make more room for my pregnant belly. I followed the instructions for the two layer front faithfully, but in the end I cut out the inner layer! More room for the belly that way, and if I make this again with maternity in mind, I won't bother with the inner layer. I would just stitch the gathered, longer, front layer to the back piece.
I also added another 1/4" of seam allowance (the pattern allows 1/4" to start) because my machine eats knits if I try to sew with anything less than a 3/8" allowance.
Would you sew this pattern again? Yes
Would you recommend this pattern to others? Yes
Any additional comments I can see making more of these (with stretchier fabric next time) as my waistline expands, and also with 4-way stretch fabric and the modesty panel (not stitched into the empire seam) as nursing tops.
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