Sew Along for M7360
Modes 4 U is sponsoring our sew along and when they reached out looking to collaborate on showcasing their beautiful fabrics I couldn’t pass up. Modes 4 U is an online retailer out of Singapore. They provided this lovely Japanese floral fabric along with matching thread. Read down below so you learn more about their awesome thread matching service.
After making Butterick B6872 I needed a simple “no fuss” pattern. This pattern is described as a loose fitting Henley pull over top with a neck band, half - placket , back pleated into a self lined yoke with forward shoulder seams, no shoulder seams, French darts, and a few hem line variations…. and four views. I’m going to be making view D but I will be elongating this tunic into a dress.
I knew that I would have to make a few adjustments here they are:
Lowering the bust dart.
Lowered the location of the pockets …. because I lowered the bust dart!
Bicep adjustment (I have room but I want to make sure my sleeves are not tight), and since I increased it more than 1", I also had to add in a little bit more to the front and back pieces where the sleeves attach. I have an entire Bicep Adjustment video on this topic on You Tube. This is a two piece sleeve so it required me to attach the pattern pieces together and then adjust the pieces.
I moved the sleeve tab to the two piece sleeve seam allowance so it has a stronger fabric to hold on to when its used.
I added buttons to the front pockets and forgo the sleeve flap.
Added length to the front and back pattern pieces. I wanted to make sure that it’s roomy enough as I want to wear it as a dress so I will have to add a minimum of 5 inches to the length. Thankfully for me the pattern has lengthen or shorten lines.
Used gathers to attach the back yoke in lieu of the two side pleats.
Shortened piece no. 13 the collar, as it is drafted too long.
Front pattern piece with a lowered bust dart and 5 inches of length added.
I’m using this absolutely Japanese floral fabric from Modes4U. They also carry this fabric in another color way (we love that!!!!). If you have not visited their site I urge you to spend some quality time on their site. I know I can spend a good hour just looking at all the fabrics and items they carry. They carry some popular brands like Cotton + Steel, Michael Kaufman, Hello Kitty (yes the Sanrio brand that we all love and so many fun fabrics, squishes, pencil cases, stationery and Kawaii products) along with Japanese fabrics which is were I found this beauty we are using for today’s sew along.
They also carry Liberty Fabrics… and I strongly urge you to check it out because I did a double take when I saw the fabric prices for Liberty fabrics. As always make sure you read the descriptions and that you pay attention to the width of the fabrics and also the length included per price. Most of the fabrics I looked at were priced at half a meter (which is slightly more than half a yard). They have free international shipping if you order more than $70 / 60 Euros.
Last but not least, one that I really REALLY liked because I’m always running out of thread. They thread match your fabric. Its a complimentary service every time you buy their fabric and this is done by a human being vs. a computer. Whomever matched my thread (and I’m quite particular about this) at Modes 4 U did a superb job! It was perfectly matched. Modes 4 U, thanks for sponsoring this sew along!
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