I recently finished my Tilly & the Buttons Francoise dress out of some fuchsia-colored ponte and while I should probably be telling you all about that make I actually haven’t taken pictures of it yet and it’s currently in the wash.
So, while I can’t share the Franciose dress, I’ll share the amazing top and bottom I made out of the other 2 yards or so of the remaining fuchsia ponte.
A Beautiful Busan
Earlier in the year Itch To Stitch released the Busan top, OMG, this top caught my eye. After two days of swooning over Instagram posts of this top, I bit the bullet and bought the pattern.
Since I had so much of the fuchsia ponte from the Franciose leftover I thought why not use it on the Busan top. It has the minimum stretch requirement, and possibly a little less, but I thought what the hey let’s give it a try.
![Another vintage inspired set this time in a bright pink. Sharing my latest make the Busan top from Itch to Stitch.](https://i0.wp.com/akramsideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bunsen-bibi-pink-04-H.jpg?resize=770%2C433&ssl=1)
Easy Breezy Construction
Overall the construction went really easy. I was nervous about the pleated sleeves but they went together super quick with no issues.
Sewing Summary | ||||||
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Date | Feb 10 | ![]() |
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Pattern: | Itch to Stitch Busan | |||||
Version: | Version 1 | |||||
Size: | Size 12 | |||||
Notes & Modification: | Reduced cuff thickness | |||||
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Difficulty: | Easy | Rating: |
The only big change I made to the pattern is that I didn’t double up on the cuff. The ponte was already pretty thick and with the doubled cuff I found it to tight on my wrist. So, I left the cuff piece as one and just turned the hem.
A Matching Bibi
After finishing my Bunsan I was shocked to find I still had some fabric leftover. I really wasn’t expecting there to be this much left.
Since I had only recently made my matching Toaster & Bibi set, I wondered if a Bibi & Bunsan would make a good set.
![Another vintage inspired set this time in a bright pink. Sharing my latest make the Busan top from Itch to Stitch.](https://i1.wp.com/akramsideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bunsen-bibi-pink-02-H.jpg?resize=770%2C433&ssl=1)
Without a second thought, I whipped up another Bibi skirt. Since the ponte I was using had just the right amount of stretch I didn’t need any elastic in the waistband this time and was able to make the skirt completely as directed.
Just in time for Valentines
You are probably thinking a full-on fuchsia dress might be a little loud. But hey with Valentine’s just around the corner I figure It’s the perfect time of year to wear such an outfit.
![Another vintage inspired set this time in a bright pink. Sharing my latest make the Busan top from Itch to Stitch.](https://i2.wp.com/akramsideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bunsen-bibi-pink-01-H.jpg?resize=770%2C433&ssl=1)
I absolutely love how this outfit came out and I just adore the look of the Busan top. I really want to make more, but I feel like I need just the right fabric. It needs to have a little bit of stability for the sleeve pleats to really show up and not just fall.
![Another vintage inspired set this time in a bright pink. Sharing my latest make the Busan top from Itch to Stitch.](https://i0.wp.com/akramsideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bunsen-bibi-pink-05-H.jpg?resize=770%2C433&ssl=1)
What your thoughts on statement sleeves like the ones on the Busan? Are you all for them, or thing they are overrated?
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