I don't have much of a waist and am not confident enough to do the partial tuck on a shirt or t-shirt to create the illusion of a waist. I was so pleased to see the Brattle Top pattern because that twist creates an hourglass and some definition where it's wanted.

I lengthened the bodice by one inch but otherwise sewed it precisely as drafted. This was such a fast make. It's as easy to sew as a t-shirt but much more fun and stylish. The fabric I used is a relatively lightweight jersey (175 GSM) that had just the right amount of drape for the twist. I also really like the neck opening with the deep facing. It lies flat and in spite of my narrow shoulders, my bra straps don't show :)

Next time I will add a bit of length to the back bodice hem because my jersey rolls a bit and a deeper hem will probably lie flatter.

Obviously I love this top. I have hacked it adding different necklines and colour blocking for several looks. I’ve made it in bamboo jersey two-tone as a PJ top, metallic knit with a cowl neck 3/4 sleeves, red stretch ponte and silver knit both with the Tobin Sweater cowl collar and long sleeves. Size 18 graded out to 20 at the hips to accommodate a less stretchy fabric.

I made this in a semi-sheer linen jersey as a sun coverup, using the Concord's long cuffed sleeves which are mix-and-matchable with this pattern, and it is fantastic. I am going to shorten it to a cropped length and make about half a dozen more of them I think, to use as layering pieces with various dresses. I have a few short-sleeved or sleeveless dresses, and I want to make more (specifically the Avola and Rockwell dresses from this club!! but the Wexford too, and I was going to make a cap-sleeve variant on the Honeybourne from the book)-- and having a few of these as layering options would be fantastic. As drafted, the twist hits just above the waistline of my pants, meaning there's a little bit of skin and my belly button exposed, so I'm not likely to wear it alone. Lengthening it would I think set the twist at an awkward bit of my lower belly, where it protrudes at the same height as my hips dip inward-- just the way I'm shaped. So I'm more likely to make regular Concord tees as sole-layer pieces. But the twist detail is just what I want in a layer to go over a dress, and I want to put it squarely above the dress waistband; I've found the most awkward garment combo is a high-waisted dress with a normal-length tee layered over it, as the skirt sits funny then.
I'm too fidgety to use a cropped cardigan like most people, they always fall off me. I want a garment that's closed, and this is exactly the thing.
Bonus, the boat neck is a different shape than the dress necklines I normally wear, so that's additional sun coverage on my frequently-sunburnt upper chest, without being constricting at my throat (I hate high neck tops).
Pardon the messy background, but you can see, this is me standing with my shoulders a little bit back but not out of the ordinary for my normal posture. I'm five feet seven, size 20 G/H, and these RTW jeans hit just below my natural waist. I have the long sleeves pushed up a bit, and the cuffs hold them super nicely even though linen jersey doesn't have great recovery. Such a comfy, breezy shirt! I took it with me on vacation to Maine and wore it all around and the cuffs held up. Not wild about the neck facing, I had to sort it out every time I put it on, but I might bind the necks of the next versions instead.

Easy and fun sewing. I am pleased with the result.

Took me a few moments to work out grading to a larger hip size with this pattern, but it worked! I like this top, but I think I would make it slightly longer if I made another as the twist is a little higher than ideal for some of my skirts etc that sit a little low on my waist.
But easily followed pattern and a nice top. :-)

It was easy to sew and looks great. Don’t worry, the pattern looks strange, but turns out fabulous

A quick and easy sew that is also rather forgiving. No need for indepth fitting, although, unusually I do need to legthen the bodice about an inch.

First, let me say I love this top it's beautiful and flattering. I found I needed to lengthen the back pattern piece to accommodate the front, I measured thrice and went for it. A small adjustment,done. This top receives so many compliments and side-eye in a good way. It looks best on me with skirts, that's why I bought it and it has liberated me from pants just in time for summer.

I usually measure as a 12 E/F needing a bicep adjustment for Cashmerette, but was using a cheap but fairly stable travel knit for my toile, so I sized up to the 14. I sewed the pattern without any changes, and it fit so well with a little bit of ease like I wanted. I didn’t require my usual full bicep adjustment due to the stretch knit and very short sleeve. If I didn’t need to raise my arms, I would leave the length as is because it is such a flattering length, but I will likely add an inch or two to the length on future makes so I don’t have to worry about my tummy showing. I can’t wait to find more time to sew more Brattles with nicer fabrics! Great pattern that you should definitely sew up!

I’ve made2 for me and one for my mil so far. Great pattern, it is quite short so if like me you prefer a bit more tummy coverage it’s easy to add a couple of inches

This top is a quick make that I wear often. It looks great with jeans and skirts.

This is the one of the best t-shirt patterns I own, with the Carlyle and the Concord rounding out another two positions in my top five. The neckline is beautiful, just the perfect shape and such a lovely finish, with the star being that fabulous twist. It sits so nicely and hits at just the right point, front and back, to go perfectly with jeans, skirts, shorts, anything really. I made this up as soon as the pattern was released and I know there will be many more made over the summer.

This is a great pattern. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and the drafting perfect, as usual.

I made a couple of mistakes with my first Brattle. I have a long torso so I always have to add multiple extensions to the length. I also need to do a 2" FBA on a 20G and grade to a 26 waist. But I missed lengthening the twist pieces when grading, so that brought the waist back to a 20! Next time I will pay more attention.

The Brattle is easy to construct and it’s very flattering to wear! I love the simplicity of making the neck facing. I’m ready to make more using different sleeve styles and maybe even a square neck.

When the Brattle pattern was released, I took a look at it and thought it would not suit me. I was concerned about it being a bit too trendy, and the twist not flattering me. After a few weeks, I saw others make it and post pictures, and I decided I had to try it. Well, I LOVE it! I absolutely love the construction of the neckline, and I found the twist was fine on my body. I did not care for the sleeve that came with the pattern, but the Concord sleeves can be substituted. Yay!

I’ve made two of these. One long and one short sleeve. Great instructions as always and sew along very helpful too

I love this pattern. The fit is great and looks good on too! I sew myself a lot of t-shirts (the Concord is my favorite) so was nice to sew something a bit more challenging but not difficult. Looking forward to making more!!