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When it comes to sewing, the perennial question is When it comes to sewing, the perennial question is, “Start with the pattern or with the fabric?” I can go either way since I have a ridiculous amount of fabrics and a crazy number of patterns. However, most of the time I choose a pattern first. It’s been so fun to work through the patterns I’ve been hankering to try for YEARS and had been putting off for one reason or another. After a while, though, I’ll have to start with the fabric as my destashing progresses. This McCalls 7251 view A tunic took WAY longer than I expected with all the pleats and hand-sewing of the placket and neckband. I’m actually totally intimidated by pleats and packets, which is why I challenged myself to take on this particular pattern. Didn’t turn out perfectly, but am feeling proud that I completed this lovely, comfortable top in a sheer black linen. I love how sculptural the pleats in the front and back look. I was originally going to sew view B (no doubt influenced by the Asian model), but when I saw the line drawings, I preferred view A. One snafu was that I somehow lost one of the neckband pattern pieces so I drafted my own — then I found the piece hiding under my cutting table after I finished the top! Swipe to see details shots and other views. #isew #handmadewardrobe #M7251 #weeklysewing
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