How FUN is this top from Simplicity? If you were me, you'd make this one too!
Image from Sewing Pattern Review. Of course, it looks amazing on the model who is pretty, young, and thin.
At first, I was going to make this pattern as it is, but I couldn't find any lining fabric for the lace bodice that worked.
I really didn't mind the sleeves sheer and I just love how full and flowing they are!
So, since I used the main fabric to line the bodice, I was stumped as to how to finish the neckline until I thought--duh--just create a facing or use bias tape. I made my own bias tape and it worked beautifully. I even used it on the back neck slit.
This fabric and lace were from the Casa collection from Joann's. While I don't go to Joann's to purchase fabric, I did see these two matching-colored fabrics and decided it was worth making a muslin.
If I create this again, I will make an FBA with a dart. I did make my usual swayback adjustment and also a sloping shoulder adjustment.
I really love the little collar, bodice and sleeve details. What are you sewing right now?
Sue
Gorgeous top, Sue! I will have to pick this pattern up, once Simplicity is on sale again. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteSue, I love this! I had not seen that pattern before, but I am definitely going to get it now that I've seen your top. Great job. It's very flattering. Love the details.
ReplyDeleteI love this blouse on you. I've looked at this pattern a couple times but always left it behind...though yours is amazing enough to make me take a second look!
ReplyDeleteLove the lace sleeves. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Sue. Very inspiring to see it made up. As far as what I am sewing right now, I just finished testing a pattern for an indie company and am cutting out patterns for my two girls.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! An unusual color and it looks so nice on you. I like the rounded collar - coincidentally I'm working on a shirtdress and changed the collar to be like this one. Nice change...
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous top! I love the color--it looks so nice on you!
ReplyDeleteLovely top, the fabrics work so well and love the lace. I've finished a Bruyere and can't decide what to sew next??
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