Muslin
Size: Small graded to a Medium at the waist/hips
Fabric: Chambray Cotton

I used buttons and a cotton chambray fabric in my stash for the muslin.

I LOVED all of the details included in the pattern. I really geeked out at the level of instruction that Rae includes. I decided to underline portions of the pattern as I read through it, to help break it up (like the seam allowance).
She walks through making a muslin for the pattern and includes tips on how to cut corners to make the toile more quickly.

She has the Back pattern piece marked with an optional cut line for the variation of omitting the button band (cutting it out on the fold). The button placket is not needed to put the top on or off of your body, it is purely decorative. I thought about removing the button feature for the muslin, but I decided to keep it in. I love buttons. The muslin buttons are fun, mismatched, tile inspired buttons that I wanted to pair with the chambray. I like to be intentional about materials that I use for a muslin so that if it fits well, it can be wearable afterwards.

I was happy with the fit of the muslin. I did find that I would enjoy the top more in lighter weight garment fabrics then chambray. I like the chambray but the drape is slightly boxier than a double gauze, rayon challis or voile.

I sampled the button hole on scrap fabric, to test the length. A template is included in the pattern for placement of the six buttons. I referenced the center points for the buttons and adjusted the starting point for the buttonholes from the sample fabric.

To be continued…..

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