{"id":81057,"date":"2023-05-01T11:58:38","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T15:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=81057"},"modified":"2023-05-01T11:58:38","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T15:58:38","slug":"virginias-rayon-santa-rosa-top","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2023\/05\/virginias-rayon-santa-rosa-top.html","title":{"rendered":"virginia’s rayon santa rosa top"},"content":{"rendered":"

Virginia, a member of the Advisors\u2019 Circle, is sharing a\u00a0Santa Rosa Top<\/a> made from a lovely, drapey rayon fabric. Virginia said this pattern is already a favorite, and we can’t wait to see future versions. Take it away, Virginia!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Smiling<\/a><\/p>\n

When Liesl and Co released the latest spring patterns, I loved the Santa Rosa top and dress immediately.\u00a0I decided I wanted to make a long sleeve top from a rayon fabric that I had in my stash just waiting for the right pattern.<\/p>\n

I made a straight size 10 as the pattern is a relaxed roomy fit. I normally shorten the sleeves on Liesl + Co patterns, but I forgot so my sleeves are a bit too long for my liking however I love the rolled sleeve look. I will shorten my sleeves by approximately 2\u201d for my next one.\u00a0I did not lengthen the shirt although I was a bit concerned it would be too cropped for me, but I absolutely love the length.<\/p>\n

\"Close-up<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Close-up<\/a><\/p>\n

Sewing with rayon can be a bit tricky as it is quite mobile and slippery, but I took my time, used pattern weights and a rotary cutter to cut out my pattern pieces, and used a straight stitch foot and plate on my sewing machine which I love as it prevents the fabric from getting sucked down into the machine.
\nI used fine pins and tried to only pin in the seam allowances to prevent small holes in my fabric.
\nI used French seams on all my seams which is my favorite way to sew seams on a fine fabric as it gives such a beautiful finish.<\/p>\n

The Santa Rosa has 3 plackets, one on the front and one on each sleeve but don\u2019t be put off if you have never sewed a placket. The instructions are amazing, and you will be a pro by the time you have sewed all three. I found some lovely shell buttons for the cuffs and front placket which match the floral fabric perfectly.<\/p>\n

\"Close-up<\/a><\/p>\n

The Santa Rosa has a mandarin collar which is straightforward to sew, and I love the look when worn.
\nAs my fabric was quite fine, I did decide to interface both collar pieces and both cuff pieces with a tricot interfacing to give a bit more structure.<\/p>\n

\"Smiling<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall, I love the Santa Rosa top, I think it is now my favorite shirt pattern, and I will be making many more, especially with some variations such as sleeveless, with bishop sleeves, with the bodice lengthened and with some lovely Tencel fabric I have which would drape beautifully. The Santa Rosa pattern also comes in dress with a sash belt, and even though I rarely wear dresses, I am going to make a dress version with some blue floral crepe from my stash which will be perfect for a nice evening out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Virginia, a member of the Advisors\u2019 Circle, is sharing a\u00a0Santa Rosa Top made from a lovely, drapey rayon fabric. Virginia said this pattern is already a favorite, and we can’t wait to see future versions. 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