The Minttu Swing top was the final pattern I tested from the new Named collection. This is a flattering design with a high neckline, cut-away armholes, side panels and a swing shape. It has a one-piece facing for a neat finish at the neckline and armholes.
I used a 100% cotton knit that I had dyed with indigo and that was left over from my Alabama Chanin dress, one of my favourite creations.
This is a quick and easy top to sew and I highly recommend it. It is very easy to wear and the style goes with many different 'bottom-half' garments. In these photos I'm wearing some StyleArc Elle pants. Yesterday I wore it with some loose Hudson Pants modified to be made with a woven fabric and I think it looked even better. You'll have to believe me, I've done my photo session!
I rarely wear anything with cut-away armholes, but actually I think they are more flattering to the arms than a simple sleeveless design. The attention is drawn away from the upper arms somehow. This is a definite win for keeping cool and looking...well, hot! OK, at least a few degrees warmer than usual.
The only issue with appearing to have amazing arms, is that normal bra straps show. I didn't have any racer-style bras, so quickly whizzed up a couple of Noelle bras - the free underwear pattern by Madalynne. I did an FBA on the Noelle pattern as it's really for smaller busted women. I can recommend the bra and knickers.
I am thrilled with this top and with my other Playground Collection items, the Maisa denim jacket and the Ansa dress and top. I think this is my favourite Named collection so far.
13 comments:
Wow, you've really aced all of Named's latest collection! No wonder they chose you to test.
Wow. This looks really great! Good job! I think I have a pattern with that silhouette, and now I'm even more excited to try it. Good thought on the dra as well.
Love this! It was the one pattern I bought from this collection. Traced and ready to go...
Another brilliant make. Love that fabric, it suits the top perfectly. Oh yes, and, those arms!!
I love pattern testing for Named, they are always so cool!
This is such a flattering silhouette. Good luck!
You will look amazing in this. I can't wait to see your version!
Thank you, you can't go wrong with indigo. Let's not talk anymore about the arms!
Love your Minttu! Beautiful fabric (brilliant to make extra!) Lovely how it fits across the top and arms and flows out from there.
I love this cut away armhole too - so flattering! I discovered one of my bras has hooks so I can convert it into a cross back bra and it works well under my cut away dress. This top looks fab in your amazing dyed fabric!
Thank you so much. It is great fun to use indigo, I was very happy to use this fabric!
Thank you for the bra idea. I'll give it a try!
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