In anticipation of the cool weather, I have been considering New Look’s 6149. Today’s Mothers Day (Happy Mothers Day to you all) and it’s warm weather.
With the green print mesh I made this simple ‘as you please’ wrap top with long sleeves.
The first iteration was a bit short and the hem flipped up, so I undid the hem and cut the lining back so it now sits flat. It’s now in the charity pile – finished and ready for someone else to wear.
So I tried it again with
– a bit more length (5cm)
– a larger front piece
– clear elastic along the front neckline seam.
This version was sewn on sewing machine. The cover stitch machine didn’t like the light weight knit I used.
The sizing of this version worked just fine and I’ll wear this with my Silhouette Patterns cargoes.
This third version uses a Charlie Brown remnant from Pitt Trading to go with my Minerva black jeans.
This has become a great autumn wrap top.
Here’s what the original print looked like.
This remnant has taken me a long to figure out how to use it on me and it’s now a fun top to wear. Petites can wear large prints.
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| Front wrap |
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| Side view with sleeve joins matching |
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| The back view |
Now to move onto the raglan V-neck version of this pattern.
velosews 
I just love your Charlie Brown top – it's got great movement running through it.
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Love that black and white print. You are so clever
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It looks like a great top and you have used the pattern placement for the Charlie Brown fabric to perfection.
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Shame the green one didn't work for you but I love the black and white one and especially how you've placed it- especially on the front.
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great print choices- they really work with this- love them all- floppy hem or not
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Great to see this pattern made up. I own it and I think of making it from time to time–but haven't yet. Very nice to see how well it can work for a petite (and funny that you needed to add length).
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Hi! I've been reading your blog for a while but I don't think I've ever commented. I made this pattern a few years ago and was surprise to see your green version. I think this means great minds think alike lol.
http://www.amaskellantics.com/2010/11/purple-for-passion.html
I love your black and white version!
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Wow love the pattern placement on the charlie brown.
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Thanks Sarah Liz
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I think we're in the same category.
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Thanks.
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I know. I really like the green print.
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I think I'll just have to be more flexible and welcome floppy hems:)
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The extra length was needed so it bloused more.
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Thanks Anne.
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This was a fun exercise.
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You have some fantastic tops there Maria. Love them all – the geometric print on the last one is very special.
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Thanks Beverley. See you soon.
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