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Ellie and Mac Lucky Girl pattern review


One of my sewing goals this year is to make more separates instead of pretty dresses, to that aim, I made the Ellie & Mac Lucky Girl pattern as a top. I really like the many sleeve options that are in style right now.

Originally, I wasn't going to buy this pattern because I felt like I could easily hack the pattern's sleeve options from other Ellie & Mac patterns, but then it went on sale and I thought I'd save myself the time. More sewing time is always better!
 
Fabric choice
I used some ponte knit that I had leftover from the shirt I made my husband a few weeks ago, a green ponte knit from fabric.com and a new floral DBP from Cali Fabrics. I was a little worried about the ponte fabric having enough stretch because the pattern specifies 50% 4-way stretch and it only had 50% 2-way stretch (which is still pretty stretchy for a ponte!). For that reason, I decided it would be best to use as my main fabric and do the sleeves and bands all in the floral.

However, I am pleasantly surprised with the results and the lack of vertical stretch didn't cause any problems at all. When I looked at the pattern, I didn't think it really needed vertical stretch but you never know! Usually, one ignores fabric recommendations to one's own peril! :)

The front and back are almost the same, I added a little tag.
Alterations
Following the size chart, I made my standard alteration to grade from a large bust to an extra-large waist-hip using my French curve. However, I don't think I really needed it on this pattern. It's almost a little too big in the waist especially. I am surprised because I've made other Ellie & Mac patterns and needed the extra space I got when grading those and would expect the drafting is the same (they were all raglan top/dresses with various design details). Maybe I am losing weight? Let's assume it's that :)

Outcome
I immediately loved this shirt! I don't wear a lot of green but maybe I should? I have a bunch more of the green floral that will need to see some action!

I also definitely want to make the tie-sleeve option of this pattern in the future. I really liked that option but since you can see the back of the fabric, I opted not to use this DBP for it because the back side is white and I didn't think it would look nice.

Update: I made another version in blue and also check out where I mashed up the Lucky girl tie-sleeves with another dress pattern here.



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  1. Linda LApril 2, 2019 at 9:35 AM

    I like this top! I have come to love Ellie and Mac patterns! Now I may have to try this one as the sleeves are gorgeous!

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    1. MegmaApril 3, 2019 at 6:42 AM

      I love the sleeves! I was more interested in the tie option but I'm still thinking how to make it without the back of my fabric showing... good luck with your version!

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