This top is now going to be a pretty layer when I just want to relax on the weekend. The fabric is a silk chiffon so I’ll be wearing a singlet top underneath. Comments about this top consistently mentioned that it’s a maternity look top and you can adjust the front to adopt this for maternity wear. In my case, I just wanted a soft layer and use for the fabric.

The fabric is from Pitt Trading and I’ve been wanting to make it into something useful but feminine. Next I’ll try to add elastic on the sleeve, just above the elbow, to keep the waist slightly defined.

The side seams have french seams, clear elastic is used in the neckline casing but after unsuccessfully trying shirring elastic in the waist, I settled for more clear elastic. I’ve got some pale pink ribbon that the I might try along the neckline.

The biggest decision was how to finish the seams, hems and neckline because of the fine fabric. It works.