Good basic

A review of Allie Olson Elio Top

Reviewed by 58 Sews on 21st May, 2024

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.