Selwyn Top

[This blog post contains an affiliate link, but all opinions remain my own.]

When I first started sewing, I searched for simple lines with few details and avoided zips and buttons when possible. Now as I rack up a few more hours of sewing, I find myself seeking those exact features in a pattern. The Selwyn Top which is the latest pattern from Cashmerette Club is full of beautiful details like pintucks, ruffles and a banded collar as well as the gape free button placket. 

This top is made for lightweight woven fabrics. I’ve used a textured white cotton voile. This is an addition to my tropical getaway capsule which I’m counting down to with the cold weather now setting in! The fabric is slightly sheer and very breathable so it’s great for humid weather. 

The sizing was easy. I didn’t use the sizing calculator this time, but it is a very handy tool to know where to start in the toiling process. Talking about toiling, I must confess that I did not toile this blouse. I’ve been sewing Cashmerette Club patterns now since February, so I felt confident about the sizing. I guess that is one of the many advantages of joining a club. Because all your patterns come from the same source, there is consistency in the fit and also there is familiarity in the pattern sizing. I sewed the blouse in a size 10 without any alterations, there is a good amount of ease in the pattern otherwise my usual alterations would have been to grade the size 10 bodice to a size 14 waist with a 1-inch small bust adjustment. I’m happy with the size 10 and I’ll be making it in the same size in the future.

Cashmerette instructions for construction are of a very high standard. I have truly found that my fitting skills have improved since joining the club. There are a lot of handy resources that I’ve accessed on the club as well as the lovely tips from other members. I have been given a discount link to share with my sewing community which I will share below if you’re considering joining. 

Overall, this is a make I’ve relished from start to finish. Even better, it’s a comfortable wear. The one detail I varied was that I left off the button in the collar band. Only because I know that I would never use it and I might even wear it with the first button undone. I also wanted to talk about button installation. I’m not sure if it’s just my machine but I always find the top buttonhole a pain to sew. I think my machine is extremely sensitive to a change in fabric thickness and it tends to get stuck. If you’ve had the same issue, my solution was to turn the blouse around so that the collar is facing you and this gets it out of the way and evens up the presser foot. My first buttonhole is not the best so don’t look too closely!

As I have disclosed in previous posts, Cashmerette Club membership was kindly gifted to me in exchange for photography of three previous club monthly patterns. I’ve been a very happy club member so I was happy that Cashmerette has set up this discount link for my readers. Feel free to use it if you are considering joining. This is an affiliate link which means that I will make a small amount from a purchase which helps support my blog. See information below from Cashmerette regarding the offer.

Thanks for reading and happy sewing!

X Em

The All Access level of Cashmerette Club is 25% off during Cashmerette’s June sale, which runs June 12th through June 19th. The discount is applied automatically, so no coupon code is needed for that.

And if you sign up during the June sale with my special link, you can get 25% off All Access AND a free regular Cashmerette PDF pattern of your choice. Here’s how it works:

1. Go to cashmerette.com/emsewhappy and add the free gift to your cart
2. Then go to cashmerette.com/club and add All Access to your cart
3. Complete the checkout and within a few minutes, you’ll receive an email with a coupon code that you can use for a free PDF pattern

This offer is only available for new All Access members and only through June 19, 2023.