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Hawthorn Wearable Muslin: Crop Top
Ok, I mentioned I was making my wearable muslin as a crop top and that I would share some photos. I finally finished it today and the weather agreed I should share it with the world. Here are the changes I made:
1. Drafted a waistband.
2. Used snaps for closures, including two at the far right side of waistband.
3. Added a button to the inside of right waistband.
I had never used snaps before, and I ended up hammering the first one so it is wonky and wont close, but I’m ok with that. I may do something about the gaping above the waistband, but for now I am happy for something to wear in this heat!
Post Note: I’m excited you all like my fabric, it means I can further sing the praises of using thrifted fabric for wearable muslins! This only cost me $12 for 6 yards and since it is vintage, the cotton is broken in and very soft.
Comments
Wanett
July 18, 2013 #
That fabric is gorgeous!! And what a great idea to test a dress pattern!
Ledys
July 18, 2013 #
It’s absolutely lovely, Rachel! I love the fabric, and the waistband looks great :-)
Ledys
Domestic Debbie
July 18, 2013 #
I love it! Pearlized snaps are my favorite and your fabric is wonderful!
Jessie
July 18, 2013 #
I love it! THAT is what I want to make! Any pointers on drafting a waistband?
Rachel
July 19, 2013 #
I’ll try and have a little tutorial up soon. Stay tuned!
kathy
July 18, 2013 #
Now I wish I had used a different choice of fabric for my muslin fitting. I love it and my daughter would have loved something like this too!
Kirsty
July 18, 2013 #
I love it like this!!
Jo
July 18, 2013 #
Wow! I must admit the dress didn’t grab me immediately (sorry!) but this blouse version is absolutely beautiful!
Rachel
July 19, 2013 #
Hawthorn is such a versatile pattern, I’m glad to show it in yet another light and that you enjoyed it.
Ami
July 19, 2013 #
Wow this is so cute! Love your fabric and I have just ordered some pearl used snaps!- thanks for the inspiration :)
Ami
July 19, 2013 #
PEARLIZED snaps! Darn you auto- correct! ;)
Tina
July 19, 2013 #
Wow! As a button-up shirt shunner, I love everything about this. The fabric, the style, the waistband. Lovely.
Lisa S.
July 19, 2013 #
That is darling! Love the snaps and waistband.
Gina C.
July 19, 2013 #
Love this! Sooo cute!
Melissa
July 19, 2013 #
This is adorable – I love your fabric! Snaps are sooo tricky. I used them for the first time on a Negroni shirt last fall and had a few wonky buttons :)
Rachel
July 19, 2013 #
Haha, I finally forced to top button closed a little while after taking the photos.
Liz
July 19, 2013 #
I love this! I’ve been wanting to do a crop top to go with a pair of high waisted jeans I did. I’m very much a novice sewer- any hints on how to draft, attach, etc the waistband?
Rachel
July 19, 2013 #
I will get to work on a little tutorial (which means I get to make another top, yay!)
Donna
July 19, 2013 #
Very cute! I already have a stock of pearl snaps (although I need to check them – they may be 2 different sizes). I intend to use them for a flannel version of this dress. Or corduroy. Maybe more … LOL
Sassy T
July 19, 2013 #
The fabric is sooo cute
Meghan
July 21, 2013 #
So cute!!! love the fabric!
Linda- pr crazygrad
July 22, 2013 #
What a cool idea! Great fabric!
Hannah
July 22, 2013 #
It has such a lovely shape as a top! It kind of reminds me of Call the Midwife, the BBC series.
Are you on Kollabora, the crafting site? Everyone there goes crazy for a good blouse, and I want to see what they’d make of this one.
Rachel
July 22, 2013 #
I have heard of the site (they sell our patterns) but am not on it myself for lack of time. It would definitely be fun to see how they respond to this version.
Rita
July 25, 2013 #
I’m not much for dresses, but this is a super cute top! Love the neckline, and your choice of fabric is very cute. This pattern would look really cute in a solid color too..