When the Spaniards from the Lantoki brand arrived in the shop, we all fell for several pretty models including the Miki top!
While this one is mainly designed for summer, the whole team had ideas to adapt it, customize it... and make it an all-season garment!
So this week Ségolène, Marie, and I present to you our very different but equally beautiful versions of Miki by Lantoki!
Let's go!
The model
The Miki top is a multifunctional top offered by the Spanish brand Lantoki.
It can be worn in different ways:
- tied in front,
- crossed in front
- tied at the back.
This pattern also includes a sleeved version, giving you several tops in one!
Version "A" is sleeveless.
Version "B" has long sleeves.
This top is very versatile; you can give it a very different style depending on the fabric chosen.
It suits both everyday wear and more formal occasions, depending on the color, print, and fabric.
It can also be worn solo or layered over other clothes.
Tied version at the back
Information for sewing this model
The pattern is in PDF format, ready to print on A4/Letter paper (home printing) or A0 (print shop).
It also includes an illustrated instruction manual with detailed step-by-step instructions, cutting guidelines, a size chart, and sewing tips.
For Miki, it's super easy to assemble because the pattern only includes a few pieces and the assembly is very well explained—even if you don't master English, it's child's play!
This pattern is graded from size XS to 3XL, which corresponds to a bust measurement between 89 and 113cm.
In the seamstress's basket
Lantoki recommends fine and fluid fabrics, such as viscose, Tencel/lyocell, cotton double gauze, satin, etc. But it also works very well with slightly thicker and more structured fabrics, like linen.
For my part, I wanted to try it with a thick knit (sweatshirt fabric), and it works too!
For the sleeveless version, you will need between 1.2m and 1.3m of fabric, and for the long-sleeve version between 1.5m and 1.7m of fabric.
We recommend straight grain support for a nice finish around the neckline.
Technical points
The Miki top is suitable for beginner to advanced sewists because its construction is simple and quick to sew... but leaves plenty of room for modifications!
It consists of a back cut on the fold, two fronts, and two sleeves! Easy, right?
The only real challenge is making the neckline and getting the hems/facings right.
Viscose front-tied version
Crossed sweatshirt version
Sewing experiences and supplies
Marie
I am delighted to have sewn this very pretty new handmade piece for my wardrobe as a trio. Once again, each of us fell in love with the pattern and chose different directions. I am very happy with my piece, but I find Ségolène and Eugénie's versions great, and in my opinion, I’m going to borrow their ideas! :) But first, let me tell you about my piece: Lantoki presents this top in a summer version, also offering a long-sleeve version. But of course, I wanted to wear it right now. So, I opted for the latter version, with a fluid but slightly thick fabric.I still had a good length of my viscose coupon from the brand Mind the Maker bought at the shop a few months ago. There is no more with this pattern, but you can still find this superb viscose twill from the brand at the shop. I had already cut my Calista dress in it, in duo with Céline by the way. The adventure can be found here. Since it’s a soft fabric, a good length is cut on the (false) bias, and the points will be subjected to tying, I decided to apply a straight-grain fusible tape to reinforce the edges.
I took the smallest size for a closer fit. However, I lengthened the points for the knots by 20 cm. From experience, I know that knots take up length. And I find that perfect. Not too short, not too long. I didn’t want the sleeves to get caught in the tasks of my day, between pins and scissors, so I did the classic double hem and added a soft elastic to tighten the wrists.
I really like this little top that dresses up an outfit in no time (even if we like to be silly in photos) and that is very comfortable! And as I told you, I’m thinking of making it in jersey (even more comfortable!) and in lined cotton satin for a high-fashion finish!
The reversible version of SégolèneCotton satin version crossed front patterned satin version
The reversible version of SégolèneCotton satin version crossed front black satin version
Ségolène
Bonus: when I tie the knot at the back, you never see the wrong side of the fabric hehe...
I traced size S. It fits me perfectly. It comes up quite high at my waist, so either it's for vacation over my bikini, or I'll wear it with very high-waisted pants. In any case, I definitely plan to make it again to have more tops for this summer 🙂
Eugénie
I wanted to recapture the soft and cozy feel of the wrap tops from my childhood when I went to ballet. So I decided to try Miki in sweatshirt fabric from the shop. I thought I'd give it a try; at worst, it would be a flop!
And well, it works!
I chose size XS, which is close to my size, and I took it in a bit because the sweatshirt is stretchy.
I assembled everything with the serger for super fast sewing!
For the finishes, I did a simple hem that I passed through the coverstitch machine.
If you don't have a coverstitch machine, no worries, the double needle works just as well!
Once again, it's great to make sewing duos and trios because everyone brings an extra touch to the offered models based on their experience and tastes!
I'm a fan of all three versions, each with its own personality!
And you, which one do you prefer?
Ready to sew your own version? Find all the great Lantoki patterns here.
Want to sew with us? Find all our courses here (including the serger 😉).
Get your needles ready!
