It’s been a while since I last did a Minerva post, but I’m pleased to say that I’m back from my sewing hiatus. Last year was a very strange year, and I really struggled to find the motivation to do any sewing. Thankfully, as the new year rolled in, creativity and drive have come back in full force. To start off the year here is my first make, a non weather appropriate Bathurst Top from Stitch Witch Patterns.
Described as the new summer wardrobe staple the Bathurst Top has no zips, buttons or clasps but features an open back and simple ties for closure. It comes in two lengths: a longer version which reaches just past the natural waist and an extra cropped version, which is an inch or two shorter. It exudes simplicity yet is so striking, perfect for beginners and great for jump starting a new year of sewing.
Even though it’s the middle of winter for the UK, being at home all the time has been exhausting. Over the last couple of months I’ve drifted into a very samey wardrobe for work and life. There is absolutely nothing wrong with lounge wear, I’ve seen some great makes, But I just wanted a little more. That’s why I’ve picked the Bathurst top; safe at the front and party at the back.
I received this cotton twill in anthracite as part of the #minervamakers program. I’ve got to say I’ve never heard of anthracite as a colour before, but I would describe it as a dark brown with more of a grey shade to it. When I first saw it on the Minerva site, I almost mistook it for a very dark grey, almost black fabric. The twill is made from 100% cotton and is a great heavyweight fabric, thick enough that when cut it makes a great crisp sound.
I was a little hesitant with the open back because it’s really not a bra friendly top, but the thickness of the cotton twill gives support and minimises any uncomfortable feelings of not wearing a bra. If you use a lighter fabric then I would recommend interfacing the facing pieces, or even adding cups for more coverage and stability.
I cut the smallest size based on the finished garment measurements and, with the ties at the waist, there is some leeway at the waist and hip. In hindsight, maybe I should have sewn the size up as the arm scythe ended up being much tighter than what I would have liked.
My initial impressions of the Bathurst Top is that it’s a great beginner pattern with nothing complicated. It teaches some of the most common garment methods such as sewing a neckline, armhole facing and including ties. The most time-consuming part for me was trying to understitch as much as I could at the armholes, but the instructions do mention that you should do it as far as you can reach with your sewing machine.
Overall I’m happy with how quick and easy this project was, with plenty of options of how to style other layers with it too. It’ll be great for wearing out, when it’s warmer, and around the house as I continue to work from home.
#Bathursttop #stitchwitchpatterns #cottontwill #minervamakes #minervamakers #indiepatterns #indiesewingpatterns
Described as the new summer wardrobe staple the Bathurst Top has no zips, buttons or clasps but features an open back and simple ties for closure. It comes in two lengths: a longer version which reaches just past the natural waist and an extra cropped version, which is an inch or two shorter. It exudes simplicity yet is so striking, perfect for beginners and great for jump starting a new year of sewing.
Even though it’s the middle of winter for the UK, being at home all the time has been exhausting. Over the last couple of months I’ve drifted into a very samey wardrobe for work and life. There is absolutely nothing wrong with lounge wear, I’ve seen some great makes, But I just wanted a little more. That’s why I’ve picked the Bathurst top; safe at the front and party at the back.
I received this cotton twill in anthracite as part of the #minervamakers program. I’ve got to say I’ve never heard of anthracite as a colour before, but I would describe it as a dark brown with more of a grey shade to it. When I first saw it on the Minerva site, I almost mistook it for a very dark grey, almost black fabric. The twill is made from 100% cotton and is a great heavyweight fabric, thick enough that when cut it makes a great crisp sound.
I was a little hesitant with the open back because it’s really not a bra friendly top, but the thickness of the cotton twill gives support and minimises any uncomfortable feelings of not wearing a bra. If you use a lighter fabric then I would recommend interfacing the facing pieces, or even adding cups for more coverage and stability.
I cut the smallest size based on the finished garment measurements and, with the ties at the waist, there is some leeway at the waist and hip. In hindsight, maybe I should have sewn the size up as the arm scythe ended up being much tighter than what I would have liked.
My initial impressions of the Bathurst Top is that it’s a great beginner pattern with nothing complicated. It teaches some of the most common garment methods such as sewing a neckline, armhole facing and including ties. The most time-consuming part for me was trying to understitch as much as I could at the armholes, but the instructions do mention that you should do it as far as you can reach with your sewing machine.
Overall I’m happy with how quick and easy this project was, with plenty of options of how to style other layers with it too. It’ll be great for wearing out, when it’s warmer, and around the house as I continue to work from home.
#Bathursttop #stitchwitchpatterns #cottontwill #minervamakes #minervamakers #indiepatterns #indiesewingpatterns
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