Sewing Review - The Camber Set by Merchant and Mills
Made by Georgie, written by Caroline
Georgie chose to make the Camber Top for a store sample recently, which Arna beautifully modelled for us! The Camber is a versatile top with an option to make it as a dress.
It's all about fabric choice - need a fancier, more dressy top? Choose our Reveal Linen Viscose blend or one of our beautiful Atelier Brunette viscoses. For something a little more casual, then our laundered linens would be perfect for spring and summer days; or for a crisp option, a cotton shirting would work well. This top really does give you a lot of choice!
Pattern - Camber Set by Merchant and Mills
Size - 14, made as a store sample, Arna who is wearing the garment in the photos has a 92cm bust measurement.
Fabric - Laundered Linen Cotton in Bright White
Notions - Gutermann Thread
Skill Level - Beginner + (However the pattern does assume you have some knowledge of sewing.)
Maker - Georgie
Skills Used
- Straight Sewing
- French Seams
- Bust Dart
- Bias Bound Neckline
- Back Yoke
Review -
Georgie made this for display in the store. It is one of Georgie's favourite patterns to sew as it is a quick make and a great basic to add to the wardrobe. The pattern provides pattern pieces for either a simple dress or top, making it a pattern that you can use over and over again.
Made up here in a linen cotton blend, it's a great tee-shirt when you're looking for something casual to throw on, but still wanting to look put together. It's perfect for Sunday brunch or casual Fridays at the office. Here Emma is layering it with jeans and a linen Nova Coat.
Georgie finished all the seams with a french seam, the seam allowance for the pattern was 1.5cm which meant no adjustments were needed for her to do this seam finish. It resulted in a lovely finish to the garment.
She found there were no problems with the Merchant and Mills instructions and Georgie also found the fabric great to work with - she said it glided through the machine.
As always, we recommend that if you are sewing with white fabric use a pressing cloth to avoid any potential marks from your iron. Oh, and make sure your work area is clean to avoid any accidental stains! It is also worth changing your needle at the beginning of your sewing project, and to press all your seams as you go.
Conclusion -
Georgie loved this quick make and has plans to make herself one but with a lined yoke to make it more fun! This isn't part of the pattern and is something she will have to self draft, but that's the beauty of this simple pattern - you can make it as Merchant & Mills intended or adapt it to make it your own. For a little more inspiration and to see how others have sewn this pattern, take a look at Instagram. #cambertop #camberdress
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