https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-made-muslinpattern-test-of-peasant-top-thoughts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:40:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-made-muslinpattern-test-of-peasant-top-thoughts#post-650125 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:45:20 +0000 Patty 650125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How cool is that and yes it's a wicked sheet!!!<br /> How bout some smocking to take slack in in the sleeves above the wrists??<br /> <a href="http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-smock-2" rel="nofollow">http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-smock-2</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-made-muslinpattern-test-of-peasant-top-thoughts#post-650103 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:17:07 +0000 Abie 650103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first one I plan to do is a regular woven cotton so maybe I should stick with tailoring instead of rouching. for that one. I have a cotton/silk blend that is also a contender for this pattern if I get it worked out. </p> <p>I do think that the drawstring is a good idea for the neckline to be adjustable. That's a pretty easy switch and might be more safe than trying to scoop it. </p> <p>The top arm seems fine but I think I could go in slightly around the elbow and come back out. </p> <p>I made this one long sleeved and it can come up some. I am unsure where I want the sleeve length to be on the finished item so I will likely start with it long and then shorten later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-made-muslinpattern-test-of-peasant-top-thoughts#post-650041 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:16:00 +0000 Vix 650041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh you clever thing. And you're even on-trend with your muslin/sheet due to the current critter print fixations. ;)</p> <p>I think you're on the right track with adding a bit of width through the torso, though I wouldn't go too big there. And I might taper from the elbow to wrist a bit (keeping the bell shape at the wrist). [Actually if you're feeling it's loose in the upper arm area you could take that in a bit as well -- I can't tell from the photos.]</p> <p>I'm normally all about rouching/ruching but I find it works best with knits and it seems as if it would run counter to the whole flowy vibe of a peasant top. </p> <p>A lot will depend on your fabric choice -- are you thinking cotton voile, a cotton-silk blend, super-fine linen or...? I would avoid anything too heavy.</p> <p>Looking forward to seeing the end result! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-made-muslinpattern-test-of-peasant-top-thoughts#post-649993 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:39:25 +0000 Sheila 649993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are definitely on the right track. To my eye, it is fitting a little too closely above the waist and the alterations you propose should fix that. I do not like to wear low-necked peasant tope, as they tend to sag when I sit down (even though I am quite buxom) and then I catch myself fiddling with the neckline, raising it every few minutes. I hate that! So I suggest you proceed with caution with respect to the alteration of the neckline. Just a thought. Overall you are doing very well. I love sewing so much...makes me want to get going on a new project myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-made-muslinpattern-test-of-peasant-top-thoughts#post-649984 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:24:15 +0000 Anonymous 649984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Kiki said. I'd also like to see the sleeves a bit shorter and gathered a little at the bottom. My favorite peasant blouse has a drawstring at the neckline so that it is adjustable. Sewing some beads at the end of the drawstring is a nice touch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-made-muslinpattern-test-of-peasant-top-thoughts#post-649970 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:12:19 +0000 Abie 649970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are right about the neckline too. I should be able to accomplish that by scooping the front piece a little. </p> <p>I forgot to mention the length, but I agree it's too long. I am thinking about 2 inches? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-made-muslinpattern-test-of-peasant-top-thoughts#post-649967 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:03:14 +0000 KikiG 649967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the key to a flattering peasant top is the fit around the armhole and how it relates to the bust. I think you are on the right path with the fit at the bust and armhole, which really is the hardest part to get right.. To my eye, I would like the neck to scoop deeper--not wider, deeper--and for the bottom of it to be slightly wider and slightly shorter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-made-muslinpattern-test-of-peasant-top-thoughts#post-649951 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:52:20 +0000 Abie 649951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've wanted to experiment with making some tops for myself and I got a pattern for a peasant top because it matches my skill level well. I wanted to test the pattern first so I worked it up with a thrift store sheet. </p> <p>I am pretty excited about how it turned out but I worry that I have blinders on because 1. I made it. 2. I fell in love with the sheet... so soft and fun to work with. </p> <p>I can see there are some fit issues I need to address. My plan is to Aline the top a little from under the bust to add a couple more inches to the hip area without adding a lot of bulk to the top part. </p> <p>I was also thinking of trying a couple or layers of rouching under the bust. I'm thinking now I need to make a second muslin. </p> <p>Is this type of top working for me? Should I continue?</p> <p>*Please excuse that the rest of me is a mess. I finished this pretty late yesterday evening. </p>