Dive into Dolmans-EYMM Kymy

It’s Thursday!  That means I’ve got another dolman coming your way!  Didn’t you love seeing everyone’s last week?!!  This week promises to be just as good so make sure you click on over…

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I’m super excited to bring you another new to me pattern- EYMM Kymy’s Dolman Top.

It’s a super basic dolman and I did the most basic version of it.  Here’s all the glorious details:

Sizes	XS-5X
Printable pattern pages/copy shop version	a million 😉 actually there are three styles and each style prints between 18-24 pages making 66 pages total- no copy shop version
Skill Level	Beginner
Measurements for Rectangle Pieces	Yes
Line Drawings	Yes
Size made	Small with Medium length
Options chosen	View B
Fabric Requirement for your size	1 yard
Measurement Chart	chest, waist, hip, shoulder to hip
Cutting Instructions	Yes
Pattern Printing Layout	Yes
Cutting Layout	No
Suggested Fabrics	Knits with 25% or more stretch
Layer Printing Option	No
Neck Line Options	No but there are tips to alter it
Sleeve Options	No
Hem Options	Hi-lo, band, tunic, basic
Color Blocking	no
Seam Allowance	3/8″
Hem Allowance	1/2″
Separate add-on pack	no
Fit	Very loose and slightly more fitted at waist
Easy to read instructions	Yes
Drawing or photograph instructions	Photographs

Not mentioned in the table above is the fact that this pattern comes with an option to ruche the side seam- a great maternity option or just to help camouflage a bit of belly. I didn’t pick that option but loved the ones in the listing.

I used this cotton/lycra from Raspberry Creek Fabrics (my go-to for almost all my solid knits).  Cotton lycra is recommended in the pattern but I think it would look better in something with a bit more drape.

My biggest issue is with the sleeve in this knit.  It’s got a bit too much body, making the sleeve gape.  I think I’d need to wear a tank under to feel like I wasn’t flashing the world every time I raised my arms.

The neck is a wide boat neck and she does give directions on how to bring it in a touch.  I may have to do that on my next one.  Yep, I do think I’d make this again. It’s a fun silhouette and I’d love to try the side ruching on my next one, probably in something a little flowier.  It’s such a quick sew and makes a great basic top.  The size range of this pattern is pretty incredible too.  It’s suggested to go up or down a size depending on the look you want.  In different fabrics, sizes, and bottom hem options you could fill your closet with these and no one would know they all came from the same pattern.

I’m really loving the dolman’s ability to add a little volume up top and also help define my waist.  Maybe dolman’s are a rectangles best friend 😉

Katie reviewed the Kymy here and I’m loving her version too!  It’s great to see the same pattern on different bodies!

And here’s a little sneak peek at tomorrow’s post. I’m happy to be joining in another EYMM blog tour, this time featuring the Capsule Skirt.  See you then…