McCalls 7083

Over our recent Queen's birthday long weekend (Happy Birthday Queenie! Thanks for the day off!), I became somewhat obsessed with McCalls 7083 and made not one, but three versions! All of which are much needed additions to my wardrobe, though no entirely seasonally appropriate, they are still being worn under layers.

I don't have too much to say about the pattern, except that it is really cute. The cut is flattering and it fits well. Shame my photography doesn't really show these tops very well.

First, with pockets in black rayon.

This is just a Spotlight rayon that I've had maturing in my stash for a while. This fabric is well suited to this top with just the right amount of drape.

I don't think you can ever have enough black tops. They are easy to wear during the day and just as easy to dress up at night with the right accessories.

Next with no pockets in a Nani Iro rayon/cotton lawn called Shirube.

This is clearly a mega photo fail, but a nice top. The lawn appears painted. It has an off white base with blush, cream and glittery mountain designs. The printed sections of the fabric are quite stiff, but I think they will soften over time. The contrast in the panels of the garment are really nice in real life, but completely invisible in the photos.

You'll have to take my word for it, this is a nice top and I am not radioactive. I tried to dull the photos, but I've just ended up looking a little grey. You can see the fabric here at Miss Matatabi or on the Nani Iro site.

Lastly, I couldn't pack the pattern away without trying this in a knit. This also has no pockets.

As this knit has a lot of stretch and good recovery, I did a dirty modification to the sleeve pattern, overlapping the shoulder dart to omit it and crossing my fingers for a successful fit. I also sewed a generous side seam to accommodate the knit as you don't need anywhere near as much ease in a knit garment vs a woven.

Thankfully my alterations worked. As you can see though, my photos are less successful. I didn't manage to capture the top of my head in any of the photos.

I hope you have a great week! Happy Monday!