Our Carolina fall has arrived and I am finally reaching for longer sleeve tops and sweaters. I love wearing tops that are feminine and a bit dressier, but not fussy. The new Medellin Top Pattern by Itch to Stitch features a surplice, banded neckline with ruching at the side seam and a banded bottom edge. Kennis has also released the Cartagena Cami Pattern, to layer underneath the top. **Until Nov 21st, when you purchase the Medellin Top, you can get the Cartagena Cami for FREE!**
During pattern testing, I made two Medellin Tops: the first with a double brushed polyester print from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. I removed 1 3/8″ height at the lengthen/shorten line and it was much shorter than the designer intended it to be. I really like this look with a pencil skirt. I was in between sizes, and I sized down to a size 0. It’s a little more form-fitting than the intended fit, but I like it.
The second top is in olive modal/spandex from Surge Fabric Shop with 50% 4 way stretch.
The top is longer because I removed only 3/8″ in height but also because the fabric is quite drapey and doesn’t have as good of recovery as DBP. I gravitate towards bright pastels and jewel-toned hues in my wardrobe. I don’t like wearing ‘typical’ fall colors, like mustard, rust, oranges, and burgundy. I admit this olive is outside my comfort zone, but with a little makeup and a black cami, I actually do like the way it looks with my skin tone! It’s a color that has really grown on me lately.
Each top took 2.5-3 hours to cut out and sew. I’d definitely be open to sewing more and I can recommend the clear instructions, the drafting and the grading of this pattern. Don’t forget to purchase by November 21, so you can get the Cartegena Cami Pattern for free!
If you love wrap tops, also check out my review of the Brasov Wrap Top here. My other Itch to Stitch pattern reviews/makes can be found here.
Your top is really nice, and the style suits you very well.
Thanks Yvette!