I purchased this scalloped-edge eyelet in Granby, QC last Spring while visiting family and friends. White eyelet screams summer to me. I knew the fabric was going to be an off-the-shoulder top but was not sure which one. The knotted sleeves on McCall’s 7543 caught my attention. I think the sleeves are a super cute detail and something a little different than the standard casing/elastic finish.
I also like the shoulder straps. They look good and hide my bra straps. To make sure my bra straps are covered I chose to wait until I finished the top to sew the straps on by hand. The pattern has you apply the straps to the front prior to forming the casing. While it does create a nice finish it doesn’t allow you to align them to your bra straps. The back straps are sewn by hand so it wasn’t a big stretch to sew the front by hand as well.
My top is 1.25″ longer than the pattern. I lined up the scallop with the bottom of the pattern, omitting the 1.25″ hem. I underlined the front and back with cotton voile.
This was a fast and easy project. The result is a fun top that will be part of my summer adventures.
The pants are Jalie Eleonore’s made last Fall.
Your top looks so clean and crisp. Very summery. Nice photo of you! Did you make the pants too?
Thank you Karen. Yes, I made the pants. They are Jalie Eleonore jeans. I’ve made five pair so far.
Beautiful work and beautiful you, Lucy!
Thank you Sharon.
Love eyelet fabric for summer weather. Nice top!
Thank you Linda.
Lovely top Lucy, just the right level of feminity. I love the off the shoulder look, but wouldn’t go without a bra with straps so this is a perfect pattern
Thank you Mags. The straps really work out well.
I made this top a few weeks ago and have loved wearing it! I didn’t add the straps because I’m okay with a strapless/stickon bra. But yours is adorable! I keep trying to post on PR but I keep getting a message that says my post is in “draft” mode. Go figure. Hope this trend lasts for a while!!
Thank you Cissie. I saw your pretty top on Instagram today. Now that I know the top stays up and is comfortable to wear I’m going to make one without the straps. I also hope the trends lasts for a while.
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Merci Lise!
So cute and summery! And love eyelet with polka dots!
Thank you Jennifer! I thought it was a fun combination.
Such a cute top!
Thank you Karen.