When it comes to working on Liesl + Co. patterns, I dive headfirst into testing and tweaking every detail until I'm confident in the final product. I know many of you enjoy seeing how these patterns turn out in real-world applications, so I make it a point to sew through every Lisette pattern myself whenever possible. However, life gets busy, and there are still some patterns I haven't tackled yet. For instance, I haven’t even cut into my beautiful silk sari fabric for the B6482 dress because I simply haven’t found the time. And come to think of it, I still need to share my finished B6526 top with you!
Anyway, I recently came across a leftover piece of Carolyn Friedlander quilting cotton in my stash and decided to use it to sew up the Lisette for Butterick B6561. I wanted to show you how this pattern looks in a sturdy, non-drapey cotton fabric.
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After finishing the top, I was ready to show you the results. Here's the outcome after my photo shoot—where, by the way, I wasn’t the model.
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This top is definitely one you can easily pair with jeans for a casual yet slightly elevated look. I think it’ll be particularly useful this spring. I had a lot of fun adding a pop of yellow trim to break up the print a bit. Can you imagine how cool it would be to incorporate ribbons into this design? The yoke seam would be the perfect spot for something eye-catching.
In addition to the yellow trim on the sleeves, I also added a touch of extra length to the top. That’s pretty much all I altered. It’s a quick and enjoyable project, and if you prefer less volume, it’s straightforward to adjust. Simply extend the cut-on-fold line so the blouse gathers less. You could do the same with the sleeves.
Generally speaking, I wouldn’t personally recommend quilting cotton for this particular view. The fabric lacks the drape I prefer, but if you’re okay with a slightly fuller silhouette, this will give you an idea of how it looks. Quilting cotton offers such a vast array of prints and colors, it’s always tempting to use it for sewing projects. Plus, it’s budget-friendly and widely available. This top feels a bit overwhelming to me, though—I tend to lean toward more tailored styles, and this design isn’t quite my cup of tea. (I don’t always design with myself in mind, as I’ve mentioned before.)
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What are your thoughts? If you were to sew this pattern, what kind of fabric would you pick, and which view would you go for?
Let me know in the comments below!
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As always, happy sewing, and stay tuned for more projects. Until next time!
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