This is my second Sobetto (by Colette patterns) make but my first time blogging it. The previous make was so "not me" that I could not honestly happily post about it.
This time turned out much better:
The first Sorbetto top I made was done by selecting the size that corresponded to my measurements. First make was a little "blousey".
Next time I decided to go next size down. Much better fit, maybe could do with a little more room as the side seam does curve quite a bit instead of being straight:
Oh well just more tweaking for future versions!
A few individual things I did on this top...
Added my own "handmade" clothing label:
Embellished the neckline using the "feather stitch" option on my machine:
Finished the hem by using a zigzag scallop stitch and then trimming near the stitching:
Persisted with sewing up this top after realising my tension was totally wrong and being reassured by a fellow sewer that the stitching would not come apart (good thread!):
For such a simple top this has been quite a learning curve! Am looking forward to the day that I can make one of these up with minimal thought!
You can find the [FREE] pattern here.
Happy Sewing!
Kate :)
This time turned out much better:
Next time I decided to go next size down. Much better fit, maybe could do with a little more room as the side seam does curve quite a bit instead of being straight:
A few individual things I did on this top...
Added my own "handmade" clothing label:
You can find the [FREE] pattern here.
Happy Sewing!
Kate :)
2 comments:
Hi there,
I linked over from your Pattern Review posting.
If you haven't learned the process yet, I think you would benefit from learning Full Bust Adjustments. They're a bit fiddly but once you get a good basic fit the difference can be transferred to other patterns. By doing a FBA, it also adds the extra length fuller busts require. I used to add to the side seams and the length but after using a Simplicity Amazing Fit Pattern which comes with 4 cup sizes I am totally sold on the difference.
Also, to adjust your tension, take a piece of woven fabric - a quilting weight cotton is good - fold the piece on the bias and stitch about 10-15 cm length, 2 cm or so from the edge of the fold. Pull. The top and bottom threads should both 'give' a wee bit, and equally. If one is tighter than the other, make adjustments on your machine. If you open it, the seam should be closed but not super tight. Once properly adjusted you shouldn't need to fiddle with tensions much unless you change thread weights or go from very fine to very thick fabrics.
Your top came out nice. Collette Patterns seem popular on PR.
Cheers, Sewing Canary
Hi Sewing Canary
Thanks for the tip on checking tension - I will have to give that one a go :) As it was I had (I think) been zigzagging or using a stitch that I tend to lower the top thread tension for, beforehand and forgot to put it back up again. Sewing tired and too lazy to unpick I'm afraid. The FBA is a good idea, did it once a long time ago using a tutorial by Debbie Cook. Might have to look it up and dig it out again !
Thanks for taking the time to comment BTW :D
Kate:)
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