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…