Indulge your bohemian facet with the Briarwood High! Observe together with 5 makers to see how they made up their Briarwood Tops.
For those who’ve shied away from boho-style tops as a result of they don’t have sufficient room for giant boobs, have shoulders that all the time slip off, or in the event that they merely fall in your determine in an odd manner, haven’t any worry—the Briarwood High is right here! With a bust-friendly match for cup sizes C-H and designed for curves, consolation, and magnificence, the Briarwood options:
- Effortlessly cool gathered bust element
- Trendy seamed bodice with facet zip for excellent shaping
- Versatile choices: select between a cropped or hip-length look
- On-trend full raglan sleeves and elastic wrists for a snug but trendy really feel
- Add a playful contact with a pleasant ruffle hem
- Customise your fashion with an non-compulsory ornamental drawstring for a bit of additional aptitude
For a glance that may take you from an off-the-cuff blissful hour to a weekend pageant, this month’s Cashmerette Membership sample is the free-wheeling summery high you want. The Briarwood is available in sizes 0-32 and cup sizes C-H is is out there solely to Cashmerette Membership members. Not a member but? Be part of at the moment for as little as $9 (cancel anytime).
The Briarwood is rated superior newbie, and you may sew your first Briarwood with confidence due to our free sewalong! See for your self within the creativity of 5 wonderful sewists who’ve put their very own spin on the Briarwood!
Tiffaney’s Briarwood High
Tiffaney confirmed up with an amazing make that reveals simply how straightforward it’s to hack the Briarwood High right into a costume! We love this beautiful linen costume with a shortened puff sleeve. Tiffaney made a dimension 20, graded as much as 26 within the mid-section, and omitted the zipper. She used View B and lengthened the peplum to skirt size. These hacks, together with the valuable pink material, come collectively in Tiffaney’s joyous Briarwood costume.
Her measurements are 46” excessive bust, 48” full bust, 48.5” waist, 56” hips, and 17” bicep (116 cm excessive bust, 122 full bust, 123 cm waist, 142 cm hips, 43 cm bicep).
Right here’s what Tiffaney shared with us about her Briarwood:
“This high pushed me out of my consolation zone! Neckline dealing with with elastic, my first time. I lengthened to a costume size and created a very comfy costume. Shortened the sleeve to make an announcement, puff sleeve. I see myself making this once more.”
Observe together with extra of Tiffaney’s makes on Instagram at @tiffaneytmakes.
Phoebe’s Briarwood High
Phoebe used a viscose rayon from Highlight for her pretty darkish navy floral Briarwood High. After pre-washing and drying, she gave her material a gelatin bathtub to provide it some short-term construction whereas working with it—a good suggestion for working with slippery materials! She made her Briarwood in a dimension 10 G/H bust, 12 waist and 14 on the hem. We love the best way she modified the sleeves for a bit additional aptitude.
Her measurements are 35” excessive bust, 40” full bust, 32” waist, and 45” hips (90 cm excessive bust, 103 full bust, 81 cm waist, 115 cm hips).
Right here’s what Phoebe shared with us about her Briarwood:
“It was a really simple sew. The one half I discovered a bit difficult was getting the dealing with to take a seat appropriately on the entrance. I made a decision to incorporate the zip however on reflection it most likely wasn’t mandatory for me. It’s not a mode of high I’ve worn earlier than. Made up in rayon it’s pretty and funky, I might see it paired with an extended skirt for informal put on or trousers for the workplace. I made my sleeves very lengthy however the wrist elastic means I can pull them up greater if I don’t need them dipping in issues.”
Observe together with extra of Phoebe’s makes on Instagram at @leafypeas.
Kathryn’s Briarwood High
Kathryn used a 100% cotton gingham seersucker that has been in her stash for some time. She discovered it within the children’ part and was immediately drawn to the cheery colours and enjoyable texture. It’s a bit crisp, light-weight, and floaty—excellent for the Briarwood!
Kathryn selected to hack the Briarwood into the milkmaid-style costume of her goals by doing the next:
- Modified the form of the higher entrance gathered panel to curve across the outer and middle bust
- Cut up the higher entrance piece in two, added a middle seam allowance, then sewed the items collectively, including a keyhole on the high
- As a substitute of including elastic above the bust, she made a casing (with a cute ruffle on high!) and added ties
- Reduce off the sleeves on the lengthen/shorten line and added an elastic casing with a ruffle
- Added a skirt with two rectangles sewn collectively, hemmed, and gathered onto the bodice as an alternative of the peplum
She made her Briarwood in an 18 E/F bust, 20 waist and hip.
Her measurements are 43” excessive bust, 47” full bust, 40” waist, and 51” hips (109 cm excessive bust, 119 full bust, 101 cm waist, 129 cm hips).
Right here’s what Kathryn shared with us about her Briarwood:
“This was such a enjoyable costume to make. I’ve by no means hacked a sample earlier than to this diploma and it was a concurrently thrilling and daunting expertise. Utilizing the Briarwood sample as my base was a game-changer – I knew I had a well-fitting, impeccably-drafted sample out of the gate. This gave me the arrogance to let my creativeness go wild with totally different additions to the sample.
I can’t wait to make extra Briarwood costume variations because the climate warms up right here in California – I’m already envisioning a multi-tier, midi-length costume in double gauze. This gingham model appears like a little bit of sunshine and happiness. I had a blast twirling round in my yard, taking footage in it!”
Observe together with extra of Kathryn’s makes on Instagram at @WhatKatMakes.
Sheree’s Briarwood High
Sheree selected a grand gingham for her dimension 10 C/D Briarwood high. We love the best way she made this brown and white gingham work as an off-the-cuff and elegant high that’s excellent for spring days.
Her measurements are 34” excessive bust, 38” full bust, 33” waist, and 38.5” hips (86 cm excessive bust, 95 full bust, 83 cm waist, 97 cm hips).
Right here’s what Sheree shared with us about her Briarwood:
“I actually loved stitching this high. At first I used to be apprehensive concerning the period of time that it will take to make this high; given the truth that there are such a lot of items, I might be putting in elastic and an invisible zipper. Nevertheless, the highest got here collectively fairly shortly. The directions had been clear and the small print within the design of this high make it a very pretty and gratifying stitching mission. Usually, if I noticed a sample like this I might go on it as a result of I might assume it wouldn’t match my bust and it wouldn’t be flattering on me. I’m so glad that Cashmerette patterns designed this stunning flirty shirt for us busty babes. This high is ideal for spring.”
Observe together with extra of Sheree’s makes on Instagram at @shereethomas30.
Emma’s Briarwood High
Emma made her Briarwood in a blue and white floral viscose dobby which will be fairly difficult to work with however she definitely made it work. She made View A in a dimension 4 C/D cup. We’re so blissful that Emma found how nice it’s to not have the shoulders slipping off! The way in which the shoulders match is certainly one of our favourite options of this high!
Her measurements are 33” excessive bust, 35” full bust, 28” waist, and 38” hips (84 cm excessive bust, 89 full bust, 71 cm waist, 96 cm hips).
Right here’s what Emma shared with us about her Briarwood:
“I like peasant fashion blouses however don’t have many in my wardrobe so I used to be excited to provide the Briarwood high a go. I used to be a bit apprehensive concerning the peplum as usually I don’t really feel that they swimsuit me. Nevertheless by slimming the width of the frill down by a small quantity it made the gathers softer which labored very well. My favorite function is the gorgeous billowy sleeves with a intelligent elasticated cuff that’s tremendous easy to attain. As an individual with slim shoulders I’m thrilled that the elasticated neckline doesn’t slip off my shoulders within the slightest – a uncommon discover! Very pleased with this high and it is going to be a beautiful garment for spring/summer season.”
Observe together with extra of Emmy’s makes on Instagram at @emmsy.sews.
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