top: Linden by Grainline // jeans: Jamie by Named

I can’t remember where I got the idea for this top specifically, but I think it was around the time I discovered hi-low tops and immediately decided I needed an altered Linden. I’ve made a whole bunch of these at this point (both as drafted and with the hi-low bottom), and adding length is pretty straightforward so it was quick, fun project.

I just eliminated the waistband and added 6″ of length to the front and 10″ to the back. I basically wanted it to be a decently dramatic difference in length without looking like a backwards loincloth.

In order to hem the square bit on the bottom, I clipped the seam at the point where the front and back seam ends and serged from the armpit up until that clip. Then I spread and ironed the individual front and back hems.

I also love the look of lace on the shoulders so I dug through my bag of Weston Wear lace samples and found this cream colored one. The fabric itself is a organic cotton and hemp blend from Stone Mountain and Daughter. They have it in several colors and I’ve been eyeing the charcoal for months. I think it’d make an adorable Julia cardigan. Or anything snuggly, really.

ALSO just wanted to sneak in a quick plug for the Fig + Needle Sewing Planner sheets that we just released yesterday! We’ve made planner sheets with two different figure sizes and they include a space for sketching, a box for listing supplies, and a blank box for fabric swatches or extra notes. Here’s one I drew up for this top!

Hop on over to Fig + Needle for more details and to snag a copy!