Here is my third finished object, my second knit top, modeled with the eyelet skirt. The pattern is Butterick 4789. This top definitely makes the skirt more casual. I could wear this to play group or the park (provided I'm not going down any dirty slides).
A few comments on this top. I really like the front twist detail. However... not so crazy about the wings coming off my shoulders. I think I'll modify those hems a bit to keep them on the edge of my shoulders. I also don't know how I feel about the center back seam and back darts. Seems kind of silly on a knit top. And I'm not totally crazy about the back V. I don't think it's the most flattering on me. If I made this again, I might try a regular knit top back pattern. I'd also use a more fluid jersey knit, I think. I like the beefier cotton knit I used, but I think a thinner jersey wouldn't produce the "wings" and might lay easier over the tummy area under the twist. If I could find a nice silk jersey, I'd make the dress version in a heartbeat. One other thing I may do - tack down some areas around the twist front. Otherwise, I think I'll be adjusting a lot. :-) I also need to give that hem a good steaming in the back so it lays flatter.
Despite all those little tweaks I think I'll do, I am really happy with this top, and I do think I'll wear it a lot in the summer. I even may wear it while I'm still pregnant in the spring. The bottom front is pretty roomy.
Despite all those little tweaks I think I'll do, I am really happy with this top, and I do think I'll wear it a lot in the summer. I even may wear it while I'm still pregnant in the spring. The bottom front is pretty roomy.
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