Description
The Revel Topper is a quick and satisfying make with some great design details.
All versions have a cut-on shawl collar with a yoke-like collar facing. The collar facing can be attached from the inside or outside, allowing for a concealed construction or a purposeful front yoke for colour blocking, pattern mixing, embroidery, etc. The Revel pairs well with high-waist pants and skirts and looks great as a short top, but is also just long enough to tuck into a mid-rise bottom.
Views A and B have angled bust darts but a fairly loose fit and are semi-cropped. View A has short cut-on sleeves with wide stitched-down facings, while View B has elbow length cut-on sleeves with cuffs. Version C is a modified poncho with wide, bracelet length sleeves. This version is very loose and does not have darts.
Sewing level: Confident beginner
Suggested fabrics: Light to mid-weight woven fabrics with a subtle drape such as linen, viscose/linen blends, Ecovero challis, and Tencel chambray.
Fabric requirements: Allow extra fabric if matching stripes or plaids or using border prints.
Sizes 00 – 20
View A: 44" (112 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 yd (1.4 - 1.6 m) // 58" (147 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/4 - 1 3/4 yd (1.1 - 1.6 m).
View B: 44" (112 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/2 - 1 7/8 yd (1.4 - 1.7 m) // 58" (147 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 yd (1.4 - 1.6 m).
View C: 44" (112 cm) wide fabric: 2 3/8 - 3 yd (2.2 - 2.7 m) // 58" (147 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 - 2 yd (1.6 - 1.8 m).
Sizes 16 – 34
View A: 44" (112 cm) wide fabric: 1 5/8 - 2 1/4 yd (1.5 - 2.1 m) // 58" (147 cm) wide fabric: 1 5/8 - 1 3/4 yd (1.5 - 1.6 m).
View B: 44" (112 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2 1/8 yd (1.8 - 1.9 m) // 58" (147 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 yd (1.6 m).
View C: 44" (112 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/8 - 3 3/8 yd (2.9 - 3.1 m) // 58" (147 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 3 1/8 yd (2.3 - 2.9 m).
Sizing: see below
Note: The size ranges have been drafted from different blocks. The standard size range (sizes 00 – 20) is fit on a base size 8 that is approximately 5’6″ – 5’7″ (168 – 170 cm) tall and grades very slightly in height. It is fit on a B/C cup. The curvy size range (sizes 16 – 34) is fit on a base size 24 that is approximately 5’6″ – 5’7″ (168 – 170 cm) tall and does not grade in height. Cup sizes may be offered for C/D, E/F and G/H depending on the style. There are differences between the curvy and standard sizes 16 – 20. The shoulders on the curvy sizes are narrower, the cups are fuller, and the tummy and hips are rounder than for the standard sizes.
