I have been eyeing these poncho like tops for months. My favorites were from stores like Neimann Marcus (shown below)
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| Orange Bold Paisley Poncho |
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| Printed Voile Poncho |
but they are a little (HA) out of my price range. Similar tops within my price range were very plain and uninspiring...mostly in solid colors and knits (not silks). So this fabric and pattern were just what I needed to create my version of a poncho top.
Shown first worn as a dress; perhaps for a date night or while on vacation.
Shown as a tunic with a pair of jeans. Will probably wear mostly with slacks.
Here's my Pattern Review.
Pattern Sizing: Regular and Plus
Fabric Used: Silk bought in Israel (gift to me from my mom)
Cost to Make: $2 - mainly because the fabric was a gift
Time to Make: 2.5 hours
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
For the most part, although I did make a few changes. Instead of a belt, I stitched a seam below each arm and I did not create slits in the shoulder.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, they were very easy.
What did you particularly like about this pattern?
I like the top and have been looking at them in several stores. I like that it can be worn as a long tunic or short dress (not sure I'll ever wear it this way though).
What did you dislike about the pattern?
I didn't like the slits in the shoulder, so I excluded them.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I omitted the slits in the shoulder.
Would you recommend it to others?
Yes!!!
Conclusion:
This is a great wardrobe builder and the design lends itself to various design changes. You could make it shorter or longer. You can make the sleeves shorter (more cap length).
