Thursday, April 2, 2009

Jalie 2788 Twist Top

Let me tell you about the twist top. When I first started sewing (almost exactly two years ago) the Simplicity 4076 Twist Top was a hot pattern. I mean Hott. It has 134 reviews on PatternReview.com and was a Best Pattern of 2008. This was one of (maybe the first?) pattern I bought to use knits. I never reviewed the pattern because I could never get it to fit. That was before I realized that the Big 4 had a ridiculous amount of ease in their patterns. I tried their twist top pattern but it was gape-y, loose, and unattractive. I gave up on the twist top. I figure my bust was too small for a bust emphasizing pattern like this one. Well, my local boutique just started carrying Jalie patterns and I just had to support a local business; especially one that has been hearing me suggest Jalie for a year. Most of the patterns they had I already had in my pattern stash *blush* but I found two that I didn't have. One of them was this twist top. I bought it because I always liked the twist top pattern and had seen women on PatternReview.com that had small busts and still looked wonderful. I'm glad I decided to give it another go because I love this top. I used 1/4" elastic to stabilize the front. You can tell this elastic is bit too much for this drapey viscose/lycra because it pulls at the neck. I need to either use clear elastic next time or not stretch it so much when I sew it. I stabilized a bit too much.


I love this tie back. I may even make it lower for a sexy evening top. I went up a size in the hips and probably didn't need to. See the excess at the lower back and hips?






I'll post a proper review soon.
Oh, and I got a haircut.

38 comments:

Amanda S. said...

Super cute, Dawn! The fit is very nice on you as is that color. You are inspiring me to try a Jalie. Cute haircut as well. :)

Rachel said...

That is so pretty!!! I love the color and the back neckline. I think I am going to have to have that pattern.

marysews said...

The top turned out great! You only need to take it in at the hips if you plan to tuck it in. I really like your haircut, too - classic and modern at the same time.

Gorgeous Things said...

Fabulous and I love love LOVE the hair!

goodworks1 said...

lol. I was just scrolling down, reading, when it finally dawned (sorry! bad pun) on me that you'd gotten a new hair cut.... This is something I almost never can tell; I have an idea that something is different, but what might it be??? Well, one more click of the 'down' arrow and there it was: "Oh, and I got a haircut."

I really like it AND I like this top on you!
Elaine

Marsha said...

I made this top recently too, Dawn. Check it out on my blog. I love it for the same reason as you--it looks great on small busted women. :) Love the haircut!

Sew Shy said...

So the style does work for you after all! I really like the tie in the back - great little detail. Your haircut's chic!

Christina said...

Your hair looks gooood!

neighbourhood.gal said...

Yay!!! I just recieved my first Jalie pattern in the mail today (the sweetheart neckline top) and I am so excited!

judy said...

Cute top, it looks great on you! I love that pattern too, it is one of the shirts I wear the most!

Carol said...

That's lovely and the colour is perfect. I've been thinking about trying a twist top, too.

Tamara said...

This is a very cute top! I love the color. It is beautiful on you.

Sue said...

I have made a couple of these in print fabrics but seeing your great red version makes me want to make another in a plain colour. Your haircut also looks great!

Jenny said...

Very cute top, and the color is great!

Unknown said...

You've hit a homerun (with the top and the haircut)! Great color, awesome fit, love the style! You turned me on to BWOF, now you're doing it with Jalie! No one will notice the wrinkles on the neckline, don't worry about that! I wish I could be so brave as to cut my hair that way. It's a get up and go style (which I need), but have always had long hair...

Lori said...

The style looks great on you and the hair is great.

Vicki said...

Thats a really cute pattern and it looks great on you. Oh, and nice haircut too :)

Arlene said...

Great top! I wouldn't worry about the neckline, with the gathers elsewhere-it looks intentional. And if it weren't for the fact the we are so far apart (I'm in Ohio) I would think we have the same stylist!! Looks great!

Beth Conky said...

That style flatters you. So does the color. You look great in that top. I love Jalie patterns too.

spottedroo said...

Cute! I will have to try this top.

Julia said...

Wish I had your cute figure!! Love the hair!! You've only been sewing 2 years!!! Unbelievable!!

melissa said...

I love it! One of the first patterns I ever made was the ultra-famous BWOF twist top so I never bothered to try the Simplicity one...

And your haircut looks great! I've finally given in to my neighbour's (and James's) demands and I'm going to let her have her merry way with my hair this weekend. eek!

Meg said...

V. cute top on you; like the 'do too.

2BSewing: said...

Great fit with the Jalie pattern. You look beautiful in your new top. I like your new haircut. You look fab!

Judy said...

Very nice--flattering fit, color. Good job!!

Little Hunting Creek said...

Cute top, love that color on you and LOVE the haircut :)

Paulette said...

Wow....I guess I am a little late in posting!!
Love the hair...noticed it before I even got to the bottom!

As for the top - it's perfect...I haven't purchased that pattern - YET!!! I'll be in the shop this weekend so will have to grab it if there are any left!!

Thanks for modeling!

Dana said...

Top looks great and I LOVE the haircut!

poplin said...

Like you, I don't think I will ever sew a Big 4 knit pattern. It seems that I almost have the same measurements as you (upper body only), and I could never get a knit pattern from the Big 4 to fit. Even Vogue. Ugh.

Lovely top. You got me wanting to buy this pattern!

Mardel said...

Oh gosh, I love the top and the hair is utterly fabulous!

JoanneM said...

Great top,great color and your hair cut is cute!

mrsv83 said...

So flattering - the cut of the top, that gorgeous garnet color and of course, your haircut. This must have been a great day.

Reethi said...

Love the haircut! And the top, great look, and also, great color on you.

angie.a said...

The top is adorable (as usual) but the haircut is AMAZING!! Exactly the cut I was thinking about getting, except, you know, with bangs. Since I have em. :D

Linda L said...

Top fits you well. Love the color. Haircut is cute too!

Kat said...

Make more of this one! This is a super cute style on you!!

Janene said...

Love your new haircut-really spiffy. I am still amazed at all of the garments you can churn out in no time. Nice top!

Anonymous said...

I made this top too, it's the first one (of the many tops I tried sewing for myself) that I can actually wear. It fits so great, and thanks for review it, because I see that you used elastic for the neckline, which wasn't mentionned in the pattern instruction (I think, or I missed that). Although for this pattern, my neckline (just folded and stitched) worked great, for other patterns, I've had problems of neckline being to loose and showing the inside, I will definately sew those again using an elastic...thanks again.