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I really enjoy sewing this top every time I make it. It’s super fast if you have a serger and use it to simultaneously insert the elastic required for the neckline and side seams, which ensures that there is minimal chance for gaping. I did add about 2″ in length and needed a small sway back adjustment, which is usual for me in most garments. The hem can be finished using fold over elastic, but I usually just use my coverstitch and it’s fine.
My only niggle is that I think the sleeve is drafted way too narrow/small in the bicep region. For the size 12 D cup for instance, the finished measurement is 10.25″. I am a size 14, with a 14″ bicep. The bicep finished measurement for a size 14 is 11.25″. Sewing my first version, although the top fit beautifully everywhere else (and I used a super stretchy knit with 100% stretch), I could barely get the sleeves on my arms. I have seen this comment several times in other reviews as well.
Overall however I really enjoy this top as it is a great stylish basic that can work for many different occastions and is a very quick make with great results.