When it is described as a 'lapped front', of course! Which is exactly what Butterick 5484 is, though the line drawing does give the impression of it being a twist, not a lap ... obviously I chose a pattern here with my eyes closed, as I was expecting a twisty front...
Talk about a quick top! Only 2 pattern pieces (front and back) to produce this, in about 1 hour from start to finish. And the next time will be even quicker, I'm sure. I used a belt buckle, and just nipped off the prong. But there isn't a huge exciting range of buckles out there in the shops! I do think my buckle gets lost a tad in amongst all the other circles...
The shoulder detail is pleated which gives fall nicely towards the buckle. I did top-stitch down a few centimetres on each pleat just to hold them in place...
The back is plain, with a centre seam which is great for tweaking at fitting...
I will be making a few more of these over the coming months for work, as it is just soooo easy to make, and wear....
Just tell me when to smile...
It looks really nice! I would be making a lot of these! No matter the definition of twist, when it´s pretty, it´s pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, this is a great pattern. I can see you making loads of these in all sorts of colours. I never seem to buy patterns for tops and then wonder why I don't have decent tops in my wardrobe. I think I need this pattern. I find interesting buckles in the op shops fairly regularly.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect fabric choice for that top! It looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteYou can smile now..... :)
WSell--it looks twisty. And it's cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat top - love the lapped top - lovely fabric.
ReplyDeleteGreat top whatever you call it! Gotta love a 2 hour project too, specially when it looks as good as this
ReplyDeleteThe top looks good and nice on you! Whatever you call the scrunchy bit in the front!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful top, and beautifully made! I like the buckle detail - makes me think of all the old buckles I have lying around. Might have to try this pattern, I think.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking top and wonderful it's so quick too - you could try thrift stores for old buckles too
ReplyDeleteLooks great, I like the pleat detail at the shoulders and the buckle/twist bit at the front.
ReplyDeleteI just love this top on you! Great fabric!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it! Another perfect summer top.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fine looking top with lovely details!
ReplyDeleteReally cute.. I like buckle detail.. Great blouse.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric, such quick results.
ReplyDeleteI'm a devil for cutting off buckles, buttons, etc off old clothes. Sometimes these things can cost more than the fabric, this is definitely the case when making bags.