I’m grateful for the warm welcome the Bias Shift Top has received. It’s been fantastic to see versions already made by sewists, and I particularly enjoy seeing everyone’s unique interpretations of the pattern.
While Instagram is a great place to share your projects, posts can sometimes get lost, and the hashtag feature doesn’t work as it used to for someone trying to research a pattern. Because of this, I like to gather all my testers’ makes into one dedicated blog post. My aim here is to highlight and showcase the amazing versions our pattern testers created, offering a helpful resource when you’re selecting a size or considering fabric choices for your own Bias Shift Top.
Without further ado and in no particular order, here are the tester versions of the Bias Shift Top:
Bean | Bust: 36″, Waist: 31″, Hips: 37″ | Size D
Bean made 3! versions of the Bias Shift Top during the testing period. Version 1 is made from a light-weight cotton stripe; Version 2: lightweight cotton seersuck stripe; Version 3: mid-weight 9 oz. cotton slub knit. Bean selected her size based on her bust measurement.
Katrina | Bust: 53″, Waist: 48″, Hips: 59″ | Size N
When selecting which size to make, Katrina split the difference between her bust (size M) and hips (size O). She used lighter mid-weight cotton fabric to make her version.
Angela | Bust: 44.75″, Waist: 42″, Hips: 50″ | Size I & J
Angela made two versions of the top during the testing period: Size I & J. She used handkerchief cotton shirting and quilting cotton.
Lora | Bust: 42″, Waist: 39″, Hips: 50″ | Size G
Lora made her Bias Shift Top out of a beautiful soft floral cotton. Her size selection correlated with her bust measurement.
Rebecca | Bust: 34.5″, Waist: 29″, Hips: 37.5″ | Size C
Rebecca made View 1 of the Bias Shift Top in embroidered cotton. Rebecca selected her size based on her bust measurement.
Stephanie | Bust: 40″, Waist: 35″, Hips: 39″ | Size F
Stephanie made two versions during the testing phase, using a blue linen blend (midweight) and a floral polyester charmeuse. Stephanie selected her size based on her bust measurement.
Rhythm | Bust: 34.5″, Waist: 27″, Hips: 35″ | Size C
Rhythm made the final version of her Bias Shift Top out of a hand-tied and dyed rayon fabric. Her size selection correlated with her bust measurement.
Elizabeth | Bust: 43″, Waist: 38″, Hips: 45″ | Size H
Elizabeth made two versions of the top during the testing phase. For the first one, Elizabeth used lace inserts (that highlight the faux raglan seams) to extend the width of her fabric. The second was made from cotton in a fun print. Elizabeth selected her size based on her bust measurement.
Christina | Bust: 44″, Waist: 39″, Hips: 49″ | Size H
Christina used a lightweight cotton lawn to make her Bias Shift Top. Christina used her bust measurement to select her size.
Jamie | Bust: 35.5″, Waist: 29.5″, Hips: 38.5″ | Size D
Jaime made her final test version out of black 100% cotton crinkle crepe. All of the top stitching was done by hand with heavier-weight thread, which really highlights the faux raglan seams. Jamie’s bust measurement is between sizes, so she sized up.
Ella | Bust: 38″, Waist: 32″, Hips: 40.5″ | Size E
Ella used a plain weave linen to make her Bias Shift Top and based her size selection on her bust measurement.
Erica | Bust: 32″, Waist: 25″, Hips: 35″ | Size B
Erica made her top out of a linen, ramie, cotton blend. Erica selected her size based on her bust measurement.
Joana | Bust: 87 cm, Waist: 72 cm, Hips: 93 cm | Size C
Joana’s Bias Shift Top is made from a light cotton-poly blend. Joana’s size correlates with her bust measurement.
Lorraine | Bust: 38″, Waist: 33″, Hips: 44″ | Size E
Lorriane made a couple of versions during the testing period. She used a drapey, thin, synthetic, and stiff quilting cotton. Lorriane’s bust measurement was between sizes so she sized up when selecting which size to make.
Catherine | Bust: 40″, Waist: 36″, Hips: 47″ | Size G
Catherine used a washed rayon for her Bias Shift Top. The fabric is very soft and drapey.
Pippa | Bust: 99 cm, Waist: 87 cm, Hips: 107 cm | Size F
Pippa made her version out of a viscose twill fabric. Pippa’s bust measurement put her between sizes, so she sized up.
Grace | Bust: 48″, Waist: 44″, Hips: 50″ | Size J
Grace used a lightweight linen to make her Bias Shift Top. Grace selected her size based on her bust measurement.
Kelly | Bust: 46″, Waist: 37″, Hips: 44″ | Size I
Kelly used a woven Lyocell fabric to make her test version. Kelly selected her size based on her bust measurement.
Christina | Bust: 39″, Waist: 44″, Hips: 49″ | Size I
Christina sized up based on her waist and hip measurements. She made two versions during the testing period. The one shown below was made from a stretch chiffon.
Evonne | Bust: 34.5″, Waist: 31″, Hips: 38″ | Size C
Evonne selected her size based on her bust measurement. She used a cotton sateen fabric for her test version. Evonne added a pleat detail at the sleeve openings to reduce the sleeve width (this issue has since been addressed).
Amanda | Bust: 118 cm, Waist: 103 cm, Hips: 128 cm | Size I
Amanda made her Bias Shift Top out of a viscose linen blend. Amanda selected her size based on her bust measurement.
Jude | Bust: 100 cm, Waist: 95 cm, Hips: 110 cm | Size blended H & I
Jude selected her size based on her shoulder measurements. Jude graded between a Size H and I (directions to do this are included in the instructions). She used 100% cotton fabric to make her top.
Hayley | Bust: 38″, Waist: 32″, Hips: 44″ | Size E
Hayley used a cotton lawn to make her Bias Shift Top. Hayley selected her size based on her bust measurement.
Libby | Bust: 33″, Waist: 31″, Hips: 40″ | Size D
Libby was between sizes and chose to size down. She made her top from lightweight linen.
Grace | Bust: 46″, Waist: 40″, Hips: 47″ | Size G
Grace sized down when making her Bias Shift Top. She used an 85% viscose, 15% linen woven fabric.
Stephanie | Bust: 99 cm, Waist: 85 cm, Hips: 113 cm | Size blended F & G
Stephanie graded from Size F to a Size G Hip according to the instructions given. She used a Nani Iro double cotton gauze fabric for her version.
Kerry | Bust: 38″, Waist: 29″, Hips: 40″ | Size E
Kerry used a medium-weight linen to make her Bias Shift Top. Kerry based her size selection on her bust measurement.
Rosa | Bust: 39″, Waist: 44″, Hips: 54″ | Size K
Rosa made View 1 out of cotton fabric. Rosa’s bust measurement put her between sizes, so she sized up.
Shirley | Bust: 32.5″, Waist: 26″, Hips: 36.5″ | Size B
Shirley selected her size based on her bust measurement and made her version out of cotton.
Thank you again to my amazing group of testers! The pattern-making process would not be complete without them, and I’m so appreciative of everyone’s willingness to share their time and creativity with me.
If you have any questions about size selection or fabric when making your Bias Shift Top, don’t hesitate to reach out to me – emily@goldfinch.design.
