Review: McCall's 7752 | Off-The-Shoulder Bustier Top!

When this pattern, McCall's 7752 was released, I knew it looked familiar to me. So, I started looking through images on my phone and then on my Pinterest.

It reminded me of the Caroline Constas Artemis Top. It's not an exact replica, but it's close enough for me to get the point across. So, I decided I would make it in a white solid stretch cotton poplin from my stash.

Being that this is a bustier style top, I knew from sight I would need to make a FBA. I've only sewn a 2-piece bra style bodice once before. So I had to remember how to make the adjustment.

I started with a size 14.

This is what my FBA on my bra pieces looks like.

This alteration made sure I wouldn't have that "smushed boob" look.

For the midriff, I lengthened the front by an inch. For the back midriff piece, I normally need around a half an inch swayback adjustment. So I lengthened the back midriff piece one inch from the side seam, grading to half an inch to the center back.

For the back peplum piece, I made a one inch full butt adjustment. 

Being that a peplum is basically a round skirt, I needed to prevent it from hiking up in the back.

There is boning at the side seams for support. 

Using cotton twill tape, I created hanger loops.

I don't remember if the instructions suggested, but I added an hook and eye.

For the sleeves, I modified them so that they would look more like my inspiration top.

I created the look by shirring instead of inserting elastic.

The shirring provides good stretch!

I really like this top. And I hope I get a chance to make another one, perhaps the next time with shoulder straps. And BTW, my shorts are a khaki pair of McCall's 7726. You can see the first pair here!