#gilberttop

[asewingthing]

I have certainly photographed this Gilbert top before, because I made no effort nor intention at print matching but look at that alignment 🤌

This is cotton from the reuse shop. Probably quilting cotton, it's pretty crispy and the drape isn't great. But it worked out! Still has the issue with the inner collar piece being too long so it's sort of folded over and sewed down. You can't tell here through the science of angles.

[asewingthing]

I bought black cotton lawn that wound up being far too sheer for my personal taste to wear as a top on its own. But it has worked nicely as a breezy outer layer over jumpsuits and tops with spaghetti straps.

This is the Gilbert Top (camp collar) by Helen's Closet. I've made it twice in a straight size 16 and both times part of the under collar area has been significantly larger than the other matching pieces and I've had to sew the excess sort of folded over, and it has some lumpy spots because of it. Is there an error in the pattern? Or do I need to be more careful about not ironing (only pressing) so as not to stretch the pieces? Reluctant to make it yet again if I get the same result!