These top halves were invented to coordinate with the Carla family.
This bias cut bodice is a comfortable, semi fitted “top half” with set-in Reach sleeves.
The 3 Part Tank is the close relative of the 2 Part Tank.
The extra “Part” is a sleeve.
Please note:
These patterns are different. The shoulder is wider and the armhole has been adjusted to accommodate a sleeve.
If you want a top half with a sleeve you need this pattern, the 3 Part Tank.
It can be attached to the Carla rock, or be the top half of an up cycled table cloth; or combine it with a skirt pattern you already own to create a unique style.
Chances are you can slip it on over your head. You can attach it to the 2 part or 3 part Tank and then you will have a new Dress
The original Carla Dress and Carla Skirt have a stretch knit top that is sewn onto the woven mostly bias cut skirt.
up cycled table cloth as the bottom half.
Perhaps you have a skirt with an elasticated waist? Or a skirt with sunray pleats?
Please note that which ever skirt you add to this top half will have to go one over your head.
This is generally the same as your chest measurement.
The extra ease around the waist can be cinched with a belt.. or be fully or particaly elasticated..
I would NEVER recommend tightening the top with darts and adding a zip... because a zip will remove all of the advantages of the bias.
Unlike knitted fabrics or fabrics with an elastan content,
the bias doesn´t stretch, it redistributes.
