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Back to pattern testing with ITS’s newest pattern called Mindelo*.
I don’t really have summer tops made for wovens. I loved that Mindelo* had sleeves options and a nice shape thanks to various darts.
- Mindelo*
- Shirting fabric (poplin, viscose, linen, etc)
- 6 12-mm buttons
- Interfacing
A plaid Mindelo for summer
The more I grow older, the less I like t-shirts for summer! Which is rather paradoxical since a t-shirt is easier to iron during hot days.
I tend to slowly turn to natural fiber woven tops, with shaped waist and darts.
I immediatly chose to test the sleeveless Mindelo*.
You can add sleeves if you like. The options are:
- one ruffle sleeve
- two-ruffle sleeve
- flutter sleeve
The V-neckline is sewn with a facing where the buttons are set.
Bust darts and fisheye darts at the back shape the whole top.
The PDF pattern is available in US 00-40 with cup options (and a full-bust option as well).
My plaid Mindelo
I always try to find fabrics in my stash when it comes to testing patterns.
This one is not natural at all. It’s some viscose I got in a surprise box.
Plaid fabric meant…plaid-matching!
I cut a size 6 for the bust (with a B cup) blended to a size 8 for waist and hips.
The total length was too much on my short torso so I cut off some length at the two S/L lines.
The buttoned facing/placket was rather easy to sew. I’d advise to baste the layers before the final topstitch line.
You’ll have to finish the armhole with invisible binding. I can’t get it right. I much prefer facings at the armholes so…I may draft a facing for next Mindelo.
In then end, I have a really cute and quick summer top. I’ll lengthen it a bit (0.75 cm) next time, so as to tuck it in if necessary.
My plan is to use some white linen I have and add some brown buttons.