I had some kind of tunic in mind when I purchased this polyester chiffon from Fabric Mart a while back. It sat in my stash waiting for the right pattern. After seeing a RTW (Ready-to-Wear for my non-sewing readers) top with a front and back overlay in a print similar to this fabric, I went looking for a pattern to re-create the top. I found New Look 6527.
I like that the overlay is actually a little longer than the fabric underneath.
I changed the sleeve to be similar to the tunic I saw in the store. I cut out a bell sleeve and created a casing with bias tape in order to insert 3/8″ elastic. I also sewed French seams throughout the top because the fabric was sheer. The fabric wasn’t much fun to work with but that is just the nature of polyester chiffon. I knew this going in and decided it was worth the effort.
The high-low hem was another feature I liked about this pattern.
I think this is a fun top to have in my closet and am glad I was inspired to finally sew up this fabric.
I’ve sewn with sheer materials. You have to love the pattern to want to use that material. You did a great job. i’m sure you’ll love that top for a while.
Thank you Debbie.
I love everything about this! Beautiful!
Thank you Jennifer.
Your new top is gorgeous! I love the fabric and you have nailed the fit. I know this isn’t easy to do, and you are so good at it!
Thank you Barbara.
Looks great. Nice fit and fabric choice.
Thank you Bernadette.
J’adore
Merci Lise!
Wow this is gorgeous it looks great on you I think I might have to pick this pattern up its very flattering.
you did a great job on it. I’ve not yet worked on chiffon or flowy Fabrics I’m still getting used to knits after Not sewing for many years so glad I found your blog
Thank you. I love working with knits. They are so versatile.
Love the top Lucy. Fabric and pattern look great on you. I don’t suppose you want to swap wardrobes do you. LOL. I only found you blog a couple of months ago and love your style. Lynda in New Zealand
Thank you Lynda. It is very kind of you to say.
Super cute! Love the print placement of your fabric and the sexy sleeves you created. That high- low length is very pretty, and you did a great job with the back curved hem. I’ve made a couple things with similar hemlines in sheer synthetic fabrics and I know it’s not easy to achieve that smooth flow!
Thank you for noticing the hem. You’re right, it wasn’t easy.
Pretty! Good match of fabric and pattern.
Thank you Vicki.