I decided to use Butterick 4132. The sewing folks at pattern review loved this pattern and the drapiness would make the most of the fabric's qualities. It also appeared to use very little fabric to make view A. But more about that later. You can see that I recorded the pattern review folks' A+ score on the envelope along with a note that they said to beware of the facings for the flutter-sleeved version.
I had plenty of fabric once I released it from the skirt, laundered & ironed it and straightened the edges - or so I thought. Two big panels. I held the pattern pieces up against it in a casual kind of way and decided it would work fine. However, I forgot to take into account the fact that the pattern is cut on the bias. The pattern is designed with the cowl attached to front and armhole facings. The cowl doubles back onto itself and attaches to face the armholes - which makes for a big piece, wide from top to bottom. On the bias, I didn't have enough width for the top of the pattern piece, so I had to forgo the inside armhole facings and make narrow hems on the armholes instead. It was easy, though, because the front and back are cut on the bias. I'm glad I did, because the facing in the back seems a little overly bulky for the softness and lightness for the rest of the top.
The cowl is cut like a large scarf, tongue shaped, inside the blouse, which is nice for coverage when you lean forward. It drapes from fairly wide on the shoulders, which is very attractive and rich looking.
I looks exactly like the picture on the envelope, too, which is always a happy result.
Here it is loose and tucked in. The tucked pic was taken in the mirror at my office with better color clarity but since I had to hold the camera, throws the drapery off a bit. It doesn't photograph terribly well but looks great. Very elegant and flattering.
