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The story with this top is that it started as a Pinterest pin on my Clothes I Think I Can Make board.
Sometime later, I randomly stumbled upon a McCall Pattern Company all brand sale wherein I made the acquaintance of Butterick B6097.
Butterick B6097
Butterick B6097 is described as a fitted shirt, has collar and peplum variations, princess seams, front button-down closure and button band. Technically speaking, this is a toile which turned out to be very wearable.
I used quilting cottons that I bought from Leeds Market. There was point in my early sewing life when I would buy 1m pieces of quilting cottons <why?> /sigh. Anyway, I had just enough to make this top in the short peplum style with box pleats. I can’t recall why I went for the peter pan collar but I think I wanted to practice finishing a peter pan collar with bias binding.
I cut a size 8 based on the finished bust measurement. I made no alterations at all. The fit is pretty spot on. It could do with a small swayback adjustment if I was being all perfectionist about it. But I’m not, so I won’t and that’s okay.
Butterick B6097
Butterick B6097 Box pleat detail
Armhole fininshed with bias tape.
Butterick B6097
I do like the peter pan collar 🙂
The style is ……..sassy. I feel quite sassy when I am wearing it. Now I just need to find some nice white cotton lawn fabric and finally realise the inspiration image.
Verdict – I will make again in solid neutral colour. Recommended with the caveat that I used finished garment measurement to select my size.
Thanks for stopping by. Until next time, Happy Sewing!!
Peace and love,
Hila
PS. I am nearly caught up blogging my 2017 items 🙂 That makes me happy.
sweetglassmartha
February 9, 2018 5:42 amYou are such an inspiration. TY
Hila
February 12, 2018 5:14 pmAw thank you! x
Pam (sweetpeagreen)
February 9, 2018 7:17 amSuperb execution, as always, Hila! Love the polka dot contrast. Beautiful 🦋
Hila
February 12, 2018 5:14 pmxxx
DebJules
February 9, 2018 7:42 amLove the blouse and the fabric you chose for it. The contrast works really well!
Hila
February 12, 2018 5:14 pmThanks!
tialys
February 9, 2018 9:54 amA very cute top – I am also guilty of 1m quilting fabric buys but they usually come in useful in the end (especially as I make quilts anyway 🙂 ) In this case, it looks as if you had to compromise by using a contrast fabric for collar and button band but it looks just as good, if not better, for that.
Hila
February 12, 2018 5:14 pmI recall it being a squeeze to get the top out of 1m of fabric which wasnt that wide to start with. At least it means I can buy fancy expensive fabric 🙂
tialys
February 12, 2018 5:24 pmYes, that’s the main problem with quilting fabric – it’s narrower than usual. Still, you ‘made it work’ 🙂
Julie
February 9, 2018 9:56 amStunning, I love the fabric combinations, you made the outfit your own!
Hila
February 12, 2018 5:13 pmThank you!
Becky Thompson
February 9, 2018 11:15 amVery cute! I hope you washed the fabric first or it may shrink. Better to dry clean? I like the box pleats. Very cute and yes, sassy!
rrita
February 9, 2018 11:59 amWhat a joyful and unique top! It fits your personality perfectly! And it is very well made, good job! Can’t wait to see your next project! 😉
Hila
February 12, 2018 5:12 pmThanks Rrita! x
RED
February 9, 2018 1:52 pmThis fits perfectly and looks great! Love the styling, too!
Hila
February 12, 2018 5:12 pmThank you! x
Splinters&Stitches
February 9, 2018 2:34 pmIt must be warmer where you are than it is here! ❄️ 🌬 Anyway, LOVE this–and the butterfly print is ace! I wonder if you could just unpick the back at the peplum and slide the peplum up a bit and stitch it to get rid of the worst of the swayback. 🤔
Hila
February 12, 2018 5:12 pmThank you! It was summer when we took the pictures last year :-). I am catching up with all my unblogged items from 2017.
corrineappleby
February 9, 2018 7:58 pmIt’s gorgeous! And what a great way of using up those 1m lengths of quilting cotton (I think we’re all guilty of that)! You’ll know what to make with them now! Looking forward to seeing your white version.
Hila
February 12, 2018 5:11 pmThanks Corrine! I am so glad I am past that stage though 🙂
Hoopes Park Studios (@HoopesParkArt)
February 9, 2018 7:59 pmLooks great! Can’t wait to see another version. Good job on the rtw-to-me-made translation.
Hila
February 12, 2018 5:11 pmThank you ;-).x
EmilyAnn Frances
February 10, 2018 11:37 pmLooks great on you, Hila. This is a good example of the fit and flatter style.
Spirit horse
February 11, 2018 4:32 pmAmazing look on you. What pants are you wearing? And, oh, those shoes “over the top”.
Hila
February 12, 2018 5:11 pmThank you! The pants are pleather leggings 🙂
EmilyAnn Frances
February 12, 2018 2:42 pmHila, this posting gave me some good styling ideas for a blouse that would be a disaster if I paired it with a skirt. I’m going to follow your styling ideas using jeggings and long earrings. To deal with the too generous fit of the blouse I will add a wide belt. Problem solved. In a few weeks I should be finished and I will post the photos on my blog. Keep all your photos coming. It’s good to see your finished projects from different angles and not just the front view.
Hila
February 12, 2018 5:10 pmThat sounds like a winning combo! Looking forward to seeing it all come together! x
EmilyAnn Frances
February 12, 2018 9:33 pmYou’re an inspiration!
AllisonC
February 21, 2018 2:49 amSuch a cute top, love the prints together and great that you have found a use for your 1m quilting cottons!