The wrap top – New Look 6560

I’ve made a few skirts over the last twelve months and was looking for a simple wrap top alternative to the tucked-in options that I always seem to wear with them. That journey led me to Mimi G in THIS, which led me to New Look 6560 and View C. My (thankfully brief) search was over.


What an ace style this is. I’m especially a fan of those front shoulder yokes and in this Linford Black linen, the top feels like such a classic piece.

It pairs seriously well with every bottom – skinny jeans, wide pants, skirts and shorts. I’ve already worn it with my Madden Skirt (pictured here) Chiara Pants, Robbie Pants, McCalls 7166, my Persephone Pants and let me tell you, there are no favourites because it works with ALL of them.


The pattern lost just one love point at the part in the instructions where the sleeve band is concerned, instructing you to attach the sleeve band (on the flat) after you sew the shoulder seams but before sewing up the side seams. So if I make this again I’ll definitely sew up both shoulder and side seams and then attach the closed band separately for a much cleaner underarm finish.

In this linen, this top feels like a strictly warm-weather sew but for the cooler month, I think it would be equally excellent in a wool crepe, layered over a turtleneck.
fabulous ….. now another wanna make on my list, the linen is perfect
I agree. I had bulk under my arm and found that I need to sew in a snap to keep it from opening in the front
Looks wonderful. I have this pattern so I shall make it up. Thanks so much for your blog.
Thanks Ophelia!
HI Lisa, that top looks fabulous, I am very tempted to sew one now that I’m sitting at home. A question re the fabric: Can you imagine that thin slightly elastic denim might work with the pattern? Thanks in advance for your thoughts on it, take care
Karen
Thanks Karen. Not exactly sure which one you’re referring too but if it’s chambray weight, it should be fine. If you know the fabric name, let me know
Looks fantastic. Question: did you lengthen it below the ties and, if so, by how much?
Thanks Susan. No lengthening – just made up exactly as per the pattern
Hi Lisa – what size did you make the top in?
Hi Michele. I made a size 8