I have only recently discovered Colette Patterns (I know, where HAVE I been???) and so I'm pretty late to get in on the Sorbetto craze. As I'm sure you already know, the Sorbetto is a top pattern which is available as a free download. Colette Patterns are currently running a Sewalong for a pair of their trousers - the Clovers in which I am attempting to participate, but the Sorbetto top is a nice and super easy diversion from trouser making. I have made 2 muslins for the trousers so far and I'm trying out some of their really helpful fitting techniques, but I'm not quite ready to get started on cutting my lovely navy blue gabardine I bought for the project.
Instead of making the pleat at the front of the blouse I gathered the fabric, which I think is quite pretty. I also turned the bias tape to the inside, instead of having it on the outside as the pattern suggests.
I also extended the length by 4" as I'm pretty tall and the top is pretty short. I extended it at the middle of the pattern, along the taped paper line.
Yep, I like this top. I DO need to get started on my Clovers though, otherwise they are in danger of never being completed.
I did the same thing with my Sorbetto, I gathered the middle instead of pleats (actually I have made 4-two pleated and two gathered). I also lengthened them but I think I will try your way of lengthening in the middle rather than from the bottom. The 2 gathered ones I use for pajama tops. I looked for months for a pajama top that met my criteria and when I found the Sorbetto pattern, I finally realized I should just make it! I love my tops.
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