McCall's 7868 - Black Peachskin Tunic!
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My fabric is this beautiful Black Peachskin Polyester from Mood Fabrics.com. I like tops that look good, but are low maintenance. And this fabric goes from the washer, dryer to wearing with the greatest of ease. I never allow clothes to linger in the dryer and always take clothes out and put them on hangers while they're hot and I rarely have to iron. Because who wants to iron outside of actually sewing?
I like this top because it's an easy pullover, but it still has the cuffs like a traditional button front shirt.
I love the look of the high collar with the keyhole opening. But I plan to wear this into the spring, so I used the view with the neck bias binding and the hook and eye. And even though I added the hook and eye, I doubt I’ll ever actually close it because I love the deep v.
I shaved the cuffs down by 1.5 inches, because they were swimming around my wrist.
The alteration made them fitted and that's the way I like to wear my sleeve cuffs.
When I lengthened the bodice, I lowered the waist also.
So, I moved the casing and the elastic down one inch.
This was an excellent top to add to my wardrobe and end the year on!
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14 comments
Great addition to 2018. The fabric was a great choice! Happy New Year!
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DeleteI so enjoy looking at all of the clothing you make...and you always look so great in them!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteSince discovering your blog a few months ago, you have impressed and inspired me with your style and skills. Being new to sewing, you are the bar I hope to reach. You are awesome! Keep up the good work! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteKimberly Wilkes
Thank you Kimberly!
DeleteI'm not familiar with peach skin fabric but want to try it. What's it's breathable characteristics? Would it be considered draped or more like a woven? It looks very soft. Thanks for sharing your love of sewing and your style! You're one classy lady!
ReplyDeleteBreathable? That's one of those subjective terms. It's winter and it's cold outside, so it's comfortable -- for me. I don't see it being any less breathable than any other long-sleeved top. Thanks Lanell!
DeleteYou're so gorgeous as is your top!
ReplyDeleteI think I sewed with peachskin once and really liked it; I haven't found much of it again.
This quality feels so nice. I see it often at Jo-Ann's, this one is really nice and it takes heat well, which is always a concern working with a poly. Thanks so much Kisha!
DeleteSo elegant and beautifully fitted.
ReplyDeleteThank you Genevieve!
DeleteThe top look so beautiful and elegant. It fits you perfectly and the fabric is nice. What seeing machine do you use for this fabric?
ReplyDeleteThank you! I use a Bernina 350 PE.
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