https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 16:14:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-953157 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:22:55 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 953157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous!&nbsp; That does not look like a hand-sewn top.&nbsp; That looks like a top you see at the mall with a $70 tag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-953154 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:13:43 +0000 carolbee 953154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for the info cjh. That sounds relatively straight forward. I shall look for the pattern but won't be making it until our spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-953131 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:23:44 +0000 cjh 953131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carolbee, the pattern is this<br /> <a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8877-products-44849.php?page_id=260" rel="nofollow">http://voguepatterns.mccall.co.....age_id=260</a></p> <p>I got it when that brand was on sale for $3.99, which makes it easier to experiment. I made a size medium, and I generally wear a med. or size 8 top, sometimes a sz.6, and often a small now that clothing styles are less fitted. I possibly could have made the small but eased out to the medium in the hips for comfort. </p> <p>If you see a longer back shirt tail in the photo in the link, note that is not included in the pattern.</p> <p>The construction was easy since there are no shoulder seams, just four parts, front, back, front and back yokes, and rolled hems. If using non sheer fabric, I would draw and cut a neck facing instead of using bias tape because I just like that method better. It takes less fiddling to get the neck finish pinned and sewn without puckers or bumps. I do think a moderate stretch fabric would work pretty well, as long as you are comfortable doing the neck finish either with the bias tape or make your own finish strip somehow.</p> <p>The satin wasn't too bad. My main concern with satiny/silky fabrics is to get the laid out for cutting perfectly on grain so the parts don't have odd sags or curved hems etc.</p> <p>Thanks all, for your comments and questions, hope I didn't bore you with the details. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-953029 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:01:59 +0000 Deborah 953029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks lovely and it is so&nbsp;nice to see you post again.&nbsp; What a great seamstress you are:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-953006 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:56:15 +0000 Anonymous 953006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a wow on you. Was the fabric difficult to work with? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-953005 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:49:30 +0000 Suz 953005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>GORGEOUS </b>top on you! And how fun that you were right on topic with Angie's post! With your fab runner's legs, I can easily imagine you rocking this look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-953000 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:41:30 +0000 Beth Ann 953000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect use of a bold and fun fabric!&nbsp; Love this outfit!&nbsp; Good for you giving clothing sewing a whirl.&nbsp; You did a great job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-952978 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:07:37 +0000 carolbee 952978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great top, YLF. I have pretty much given up on dressmaking. patchwork is usually the only workout my sewing machine gets. However I do love the simple T shape of this top, would it work for fabric with a bit of stretch? I often can't find a ready made top in fabric I like so would be happy to run up something simple if I have fab fabric. Can you please give pattern details? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-952974 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:01:48 +0000 Jaime 952974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-952739 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:29:20 +0000 Glory 952739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great job on the shirt. Feeling inspired to sew now. I like it with the dark bottoms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-952671 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:41:26 +0000 Raisin 952671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You made that top? Great job!</p> <p>It does look great with the dark denim jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-952667 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:33:47 +0000 Sara L. 952667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shirt looks great! I'm jealous of your sewing skills. The red belt looks good peeking out from the shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-952646 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:57:05 +0000 Karie 952646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice top, and perfect for posting today! I also am craving sewing something to wear. I have a few projects lined up for once school gets out. I have dubbed this the "summer of sewing."&nbsp;</p> <p>This shirt will go with so many different outfits. The colors look fab on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-952624 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:28:35 +0000 Inge 952624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How very timely:-) And so fun to see you post again, Cjh!</p> <p>The top looks wonderful on you (I do so admire all you ladies who can sew), fun print and flattering colours on you. I love it with the dark Bermuda shorts and the red belt. Lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/right-on-topic-today-shortstop#post-952605 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:02:30 +0000 cjh 952605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been craving sewing something to wear, since the only sewing I've been doing for about 5 years is quilts, placemats, a few bags, and a few baby clothes.&nbsp; This pattern appealed due to its simple construction and updated style.&nbsp; A simple tshirt shape and some bright (gaudy) poly satin I'd had around the house for several years (forgot what the original purpose was.)</p> <p>It actually fit and I liked the shape, so I paired it with dark denim Bermuda shorts, and a red belt, tried the semi-tuck (is it out of style yet?)</p> <p>The best part is, it was so easy,&nbsp;fun,&nbsp;and it&nbsp;fits, and the pattern is adaptable to using different fabrics, maybe a lace overlay, etc., that I will try another one!</p> <p>Sorry for the bad picture.&nbsp; My husband took it with my iPad. </p>