This is one of those makes I’ve had on my list since the pattern first came out. I’m so happy I finally got around to it last fall and it definitely won’t be my last!
Usually I don’t talk about the fabric till last but we are going to start there to day because…HELLO GIRAFFES! Have I mentioned that Giraffes are my spirit animal? I feel connected to them because they are quirky & mysterious & beautiful & graceful yet wobbly all at the same time. Plus I love prints so you know my spirit animal has to have a print. I wish I could tell you where I found this fabric. It is a rayon.. thats all I remember. I bought it online in a sporadic moment of forgetting my fabric buying ban when I saw the giraffes and just HAD TO HAVE IT. I think they are perfect with this top. And if I’m remembering correctly I think I have enough to squeeze out an Ogden cami as well!
The Pattern is of course the Melilot by Deer and Doe. I just love the simple lines, the drop shoulder, and the effortless drape of this top. Its so interesting to me the way the shape of a garment can really define the type of fabric you use. For instance, I wouldn’t want to make this in a crisp cotton (I’d save that for my Archers). The Melilot top really lends itself to beautiful drapey fabrics. It is a relaxed, easy-fit top thats great for everyday wear.
I made zero adjustments to this pattern. I cut a size 34 (the smallest size) and it fit perfectly. Since this fabric is so light and airy I wanted to take care to finish my seams well. I did french seams on the side and shoulder seams for a nice clean finish. I’ve been forgetting to add my little tags in my handmade garments and I need to be better about that. I think this might be the year I finally order some professional looking ones.
SKIP TO THE END?
Pattern: Deer and Doe Melilot
Fabric: Giraffe print rayon from stash (source unknown)
Notions: Buttons from stash
Difficulty: Intermediate
Adjustments: None
Finishes: French seams, 1/4″ turned hem
Sew it again? I got another one to show you next week! But this will definitely stay in the “favorites” rotation!
Want to see it in motion? See the Vlog here!
Happy Sewing!
Truly lovely!