Finally! I finished my first Over the Top Challenge top on Saturday. This top was incredibly easy to sew. I will definitely be making it again. There are enough variations - different necks, sleeve treatments and different lengths - to make a number of unique looking tops.
This top is just so loose and flowey, that fitting is a breeze. I decided that it was a bit large in the size 14 that I sewed, so I scaled the side seams back to about a size 12, which is where I will start next time.
I think the most challenging part for me was using my narrow hem foot. Basically this foot rolls and stitches the fabric into a 1/4" hem. You only have to press the first inch or so to get it going. However, using this foot takes some practice and my hem is probably a bit wavy from where I didn't quite feed the fabric in evenly. On such a drapey top, I don't think it's noticeable. And it was really good practice using this foot.
I've also made a lot of progress on the Burda top that is my second piece for this black and white mini collection. I should be done before the challenge ends on Friday. Stay tuned!
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This top is just so loose and flowey, that fitting is a breeze. I decided that it was a bit large in the size 14 that I sewed, so I scaled the side seams back to about a size 12, which is where I will start next time.
I think the most challenging part for me was using my narrow hem foot. Basically this foot rolls and stitches the fabric into a 1/4" hem. You only have to press the first inch or so to get it going. However, using this foot takes some practice and my hem is probably a bit wavy from where I didn't quite feed the fabric in evenly. On such a drapey top, I don't think it's noticeable. And it was really good practice using this foot.
I've also made a lot of progress on the Burda top that is my second piece for this black and white mini collection. I should be done before the challenge ends on Friday. Stay tuned!
