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Hi guys,
Super quick post to share a super quick make. The Ella top from Liola Patterns is a a casual tank top with french seams, bust darts, a back yoke, and back pleat. I cut the size small based on the finished garment measurements.
I quite like the shape – fitted at the top and tiny amount of flare at the hem. Its a very satisfying sew that comes together very quickly. The armholes and neckline are finished using bias binding.
Its a very well drafted pattern where everything just lines up beautifully. Unfortunately the material I made this with was horrible to work with. It was spongy and wouldn’t hold a crease. I made the mistake of turning my iron heat to medium and it burnt the fabric right off! So this is a muslin.
The top has a comfortable fit and made in the right fabric (am thinking cotton lawn, linen, silk) it will be great.
Its a very summery thing to wear. I didn’t get to wear it that much because in summer I just love dresses – especially maxi dresses. Yet I like it enough to think about how I could incorporate it into my wardrobe for next summer (make some shorts maybe?). I will update you next summer then 🙂
For pictures I styled it with my Birkins trying to go for a 70s vibe….life is too short to not try the 70s 🙂 
Liola Patterns Ella Top
Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the interwebs!
Peace and love,
Hila
XOX
CurlsnSkirls
August 24, 2016 12:18 amLooks great – specially like that second photo pose – rocking those 70’s, lady! 😎
Hila
August 30, 2016 5:13 pmThanks Del. The 70s are one of my favourite fashion decades (and music – love me some disco 🙂
Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!
August 24, 2016 6:00 amHmm… cute! That’s another pattern I’m going to have to check out!
Hila
August 30, 2016 5:10 pmThanks Linda!
Sam
August 24, 2016 7:42 amI like the yoke at the back, especially the placement of the checks on the diagonal. Never heard of Liola patterns, will have to look them up…
Hila
August 30, 2016 5:09 pmThanks Sam. I forgot to mention in my post that I cut the yoke on the bias to play around with the squares. The actual pattern has you cut the yoke on the SG
tialys
August 24, 2016 8:07 amNever heard of them either and will investigate. I really like the features on the back too. I’m still in awe of your jeans and, yes, you are rocking the 70s vibe – I should know, I was there 😉
Hila
August 30, 2016 5:07 pmI do envy you! The seventies looked pretty cool in the movies and in my parents photo albums 🙂
Lynsey
August 24, 2016 8:49 amLovely easy to wear vest, looks great on.
Hila
August 30, 2016 5:07 pmThanks Lynsey!
Kathryn
August 25, 2016 6:56 amThis is lovely! I really like that yoke at the back. I’m hoping to get some more summer tops made while the weather is so nice, fingers crossed the sun sticks around long enough for my slow sewing! Another new to me patten company to, off to check them out.
Hila
August 30, 2016 5:06 pmI am keeping my fingers crossed too. Its been uncharacteristically warm this past week so heres hoping for more sun…
corrineappleby
August 25, 2016 11:44 pmLove the whole look. You look fabulous!
Hila
August 30, 2016 5:05 pmThanks Corrine.
Beth
August 26, 2016 11:38 amI love your style. That’s such a cute top! Make it in a lawn! 🙂
Hila
August 30, 2016 5:05 pmThanks Beth. I will be making in a yellow elephants cotton lawn 🙂
mumokio
August 26, 2016 12:28 pmLovely summer top. I really like the colours of your fabric. Shame it wasn’t fun to sew with.
Hila
August 30, 2016 5:04 pmThanks Mumokio. its one of those fabrics I bought when I was just starting out. You live and learn 🙂
craftycreeky
August 26, 2016 5:09 pmCute top, that’s another pattern I need to check out 🙂
Hila
August 30, 2016 5:04 pmI think you might like it. Its a good foundation garment.