I made the shell of this pattern in a black floral print cotton jersey, which I bought in a crummy little shop in the suburbs just before it closed. This was the only interesting fabric in the place! It was very cheap but good quality. I'm generally pleased with the finished top, and I'm glad I added an extra inch (2cm) of length. The envelope illustration is misleading in that the top looks much longer than it is on me. Of course being worn by a slimmer model helps ...