Creative Cate Top

StyleArc Creative Cate Top

Pattern Description:

This is such a great versitile top that can be worn in lots of different ways - just leave it up to your creative imagination. Simple to make and simple to wear!) from the StyleArc website.

 

Pattern Sizing:

6 - 8 - 10 - 12 - 14 - 16 - 18 - 20 - 22 - 24, I sewed the 16.

 

FABRIC ESTIMATE:

160cm of 150 cm width fabric.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes, although the drawing has clips to show different ways to wear the top, I have not used them.

Were the instructions easy to follow?

These were very easy to follow. It is rated easy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I like the way the cowl neck drapes really well. The pattern is also drafted with no gaposis under the arm and I loving that.

Fabric Used:

A gorgeous purple rayon lightweight jersey.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I don't own a coverstitch machine so I hand sewed the hems. I also bound the back neck by hand too. I used my overlocker for all other seams. I do think I could have shaved some more width off the side seams to make it more fitting.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I did sew this in a patterned knit too.

 

Conclusion:

I am really enjoying sewing my way through the StyleArc catalogue. I love the way this top looks although the pic doesn't do it justice ( my son took a quick pic with the iphone) It was a very easy top to make, I made the two of them in one afternoon.