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Annika Annika

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Yes, two Style Arc ‘Annika’ tops.  Both combine woven and knit fabrics.  The purple knit remnant was from stash, the red is leftover from the V1405 dress I have ready to sew.  The tie dye-look crepey woven stuff was from the bargain table at Barry’s, so must have been either £1 or £2/metre.  I got 1m of each, but can’t remember the price!

These are almost completely constructed on the overlocker, very straightforward.  The ‘trickiest’ bit was the split cuff, but although the written instructions lack detail [as usual with Style Arc] the  diagram made it clear enough.

I decided to hand finish the hems, as the fabric is very light and drapey, and I don’t like machined hems on lightweight stuff.

All as well drafted as Style Arc designs always are, and with the easy fit I expected- however, I decided that the fit is slightly TOO easy, and may put two little pleats/tucks under the bust to give a tiny bit of shaping, avoiding the smock look.  What do you think?  Leave it alone, or put in tucks?

I really like this design, it’s a nice take on a boring T shirt, and you can cut it out of very small scraps.  I think there will be quite a few more of these!

 

This one’s a bit crumpled, sorry!

 

I wore the red one to the markets today, and got several compliments…and it’s very cool and comfy.  Secret pyjamas!

34 thoughts on “Annika Annika”

  1. Once again looking good. Are these part of the marathon cutting session? For some reason I was surprised to see the purple top but although I like it I think I prefer the red/pink one. Nice to know that they are comfortable to wear.

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  3. Spot on on size. Longer length justifies oversized, which is very “in” right now on our side of the pond. The cut, pattern and shape look fabulous on u. Inspiring me to make one!

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  4. I love them both but the purple is my favourite. It really suits you and I wouldn’t put any darts in. Shape is great.

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  5. I’m reading your posts out of order, I love these on you, pink is definitely your colour. I wouldn’t alter them either, they’re meant to look the way they are and the proportions are better on these than the Issy. 👍🏻

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  7. These are great, the style really suits you and the mixing of fabrics you’ve done is really lovely. I like the purple one best too on you. I wouldn’t add darts either, as others have commented. Style Arc do a lot of these baggy tops but sadly they don’t suit me (pear shape) but I really do love their drafting and 1cm seam allowances.

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    1. I actually don’t like the seam allowances, it makes some constructions really tricky [setting in zips for instance] and on stretch wovens particularly, I prefer a more generous allowance. The drafting is impeccable though

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  10. I love them both, but the purple is really striking. It’s a nice pattern, loose fit is very popular right now. Not sure if darts or tucks would help – and it looks so comfy as is. Initially I thought, there is the pattern for me, but if instructions are scarce (and I daresay a mini-hand-holder and explainer doesn’t come along) it might not get made over here. 😦

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    1. It’s such a straightforward make, you don’t need detailed instructions. There are a couple of diagrams of the only bit that’s remotely tricky [the sleeve slit] so all is clear. The drafting on Style Arc patterns has to be experienced- it’s immaculate.

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  12. Both nice tops, the two tone is just right for adding extra style. I’m ok with the looser look here, the fabric seems lightweight enough to avoid tentishness

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  13. These are fab tops DF. Great combination of fabrics in both cases. Do you always buy your Stylearc patterns as pdfs or do you ever buy paper versions via Amazon? (Speaking as one who has done a fair bit of sticking paper together and cutting out but would prefer not to!)

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    1. I’ve never bought through Amazon, but used to get a lot direct from Oz, complete with freebies. Most recently, I’ve gone for the PDF versions, as I don’t mind the cutting and sticking.

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    1. Ah yes, these were just leftover bits- I didn’t want to waste it. the dress is in process, as it’s one of the ‘designer’ ones, with lots of faffy details, I’m taking it slowly for once. Shouldn’t take much longer though. In fact, that’s what I should be doing right now!

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  17. Love them both but think the purple wins by a short head. I think they look fine just as they are – the front is lifting a tad but not enough to make farting about with a FBA worthwhile.

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