Hi Readers, I made my first attempt at sewing the Loophole Top from Pattern Magic Stretch Fabrics (Book 3). There are quite a few patterns which for me aren’t very wearable but this Loophole design looks modern and clean. I picked version B which has an offset loophole as I prefer the asymmetry.
Loophole Top from Pattern Magic Stretch
I’ve made two garments from Pattern Magic Book 1 and 2 before, the first one was the Knot Bow Dress and the second one was the Flip Turn Dress, both turned out to fit quite well. Unlike the Pattern Magic Book 1 and 2, Book 3 does not provide instruction for drafting your own block but sample block in 3 sizes are provided. I traced a size M from shoulder to the bust and size L for the hip. The instruction is similarly lacking in how to sew things up but the diagrams are clear in explaining the pattern manipulations required.
The instruction diagrams
Here’re two of my pattern pieces which took an evening to draw up. A full roll of Sellotape and wide pattern papers were definitely useful!
The front and right side back
Here the neckline was gently spread apart to create some volume.
Spreading the neckline
The side bodice pieces were also slashed and spread to create the drape.
Spreading the bodice to create drape
I used a navy colour cotton jersey fabric which has some body and is more stable than the viscose jersey I have. The sewing up was quick as it only took most of an afternoon. I used single folded tape cut on the crosswise grain to finish the neckline and armholes but a combination facing is definitely an option with a softer look.
My Pattern Magic Loophole Top
The jersey I used has a matt finish which helps the loophole to stay in place. I’m not sure whether this would work for fluid fabric such as a silk jersey .
The loophole detail
The back view is very simple and it just looks like a normal tank top with a centre back seam.
The back view
The neckline will require more spreading to create the effect the book is showing as it sticks to my upper chest no matter what I do but all in all I’m happy with the result.
Side view – The not very flattering neckline!
Similar pattern manipulations such as shifting the seam lines and changing the extent of spreading would also work. Lastly, I think this can be sewn with sleeves for a winter look so it’s very likely that I will sew one again!
