Orageuse Helinski top

The winter doldrums have hit hard and the best solution for me is to start sewing for spring.  Someday, spring will arrive.  It has to, right?  

For this month's Fabric Mart post, I choose to use some Chambray.  I love working with Chambray.  It drapes so well and is such a workhorse of a fabric.  I've been eyeing some of the trendy tops and this one is the pattern I chose to use: 

Here's the link to the pattern company: Orageuse Helinski 

I love that deep V neck and that twist front.  How cute!!!  

Here's my version in the chambray:

Of course I modified this a bit in the sleeves.  I made three-quarter length but left the cuff on.  

My usual alterations include lengthening from the shoulder to the apex and the bust curve area.  I always then lengthen the back from the shoulder to waist to accommodate the front.

My top is longer than the models, not sure if she is a lot taller than me or not but I really like the length of this.  

Those little V's at the front and center back weren't difficult at all and give this a bit more interest that if they were just plain.  

I really love this new top!  It required a bit of hand sewing with the front bands but I enjoy hand sewing so not a big deal. 

Thanks for reading!

Sue