Here's my latest summer top-- the Peacock Batwing Top. Love this fabric. It's a peacock feather print poly knit from Fabric.com. When it arrived in the mail, I wasn't sure, because it's so shiny and slippery, but it worked out perfectly with this pattern.
This top is made from McCall's 6287. It's a "Generation T" easy pattern, and boy was it a breeze to make! The description calls it a pullover top with wide neckline and unfinished edges; top front and back extend to draped sleeves, very narrow shoulders and lower band. I modified this a bit. The directions have you leave the sleeve and arm openings raw, and just sew a tiny piece for the shoulder seam. Instead, I used my serger to serge and then hem all of the raw edges. I think it gives it a nicer finish. Here's a picture that shows the serged and hemmed edges, and the hem tape on the tiny shoulder seam. I decided to sew the bottom of the sleeves together, instead of letting it hang free. This way, my shoulders are exposed, but the sleeves aren't just hanging at my sides. Also, I added about an inch to the length, but if I make it again, I think I'll add even more length.
I may make this pattern again! It was super-easy, it's comfy to wear, and it's flattering (hubby loves the exposed shoulders). What's not to like? Also, the loose design makes it a cool top for the Arizona heat. This top will probably be worn a lot over Me-Made-June.
I like nothing better than easy knit tops that involve fiddling with zips and darts. Its lovely.
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