Checkered Tudor wrap hack

Another rather Instagram-influenced make here, the Stitch Witch Tudor blouse ‘wrap hack’.

Stitch Witch is a relatively new indie with a great name and aesthetic – it’s nice to see someone with a unique romantic/historical design vibe. The wrap hack is an add-on to the original blouse pattern which features a straight button-up front. My first impression was that it was quite difficult to navigate all the PDF files and figure out which to print. I ended up looking through the main pattern file and excluding the regular front pieces from my print out.

Basic add-on instructions are included for the hack, however I didn’t have enough fabric to cut double the fronts and self-line the top as suggested so went my own way with a single layer and narrow-hemmed edge instead. This works fine as my fabric doesn’t have an obvious wrong side. The instructions are a bit light on getting nice finishes too, especially where the sleeves meet the bodice. I used French seams throughout so at least there are no raw edges but I’d prefer if the abrupt seam finishes were concealed somehow.

I made the cropped length in size 8 C cup – it was a bit difficult to pick a size as I don’t think the finished measurement chart applies to the wrap version, plus the cup options aren’t given different measurements, so I went mainly on body measurements. I reduced the tie length by a few inches as the piece wouldn’t fit on my 44″ wide fabric, otherwise no fit modifications. I have a bit of excess in the chest which means I probably should have picked the smaller cup size version and it is quite cropped so have to wear high waisted pants (these are RTW).

The fabric is a block-printed Indian cotton from Rohiyan on Etsy. I like that the grid lines are imperfect and therefore meant I didn’t feel bad not obsessing over getting things perfectly aligned and matching. I like sewing with Indian cottons, they soften up nicely over time though do tend to bobble a bit – my favourite jumpsuit is getting a bit threadbare after three years of much love.

Despite these minor usability issues with the pattern, I did have fun sewing this and I love the finished top. It feels a little bit fancy/skimpy for daytime but great for goin’ out.

One thought on “Checkered Tudor wrap hack

  1. Moira

    Thanks so much for your review! I have googled this pattern hoping someone had written about making it. I’ve downloaded the pattern to make for my daughter who requested a cropped wrap top with a low neckline and puffed sleeves, possibly in a gingham. Bingo! I love yours and I also really like those soft Indian cottons. The geometric design is really neat. I love that you have a top that’s quite unique and I think it looks really gorgeous.
    When I downloaded the pattern this morning I had big feeling of overwhelm when I looked at all those files!! So was pleased to read that you had a similar experience and found your way through it.
    Cheers Moira

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