It only took me about 2 hours to complete her top. I did have to increase the size for her. I added 3/4" to the side seams but left the yoke shoulders the same. I guess you could say I did a bust adjustment for a 10yr old. This pattern is so easy so I just retraced it onto brown paper for future use.
Simplicity 2986 |
Completed Simplicity 2986 |
Girl M. wearing Simplicity 2986 |
As much as I hate to have my picture taken I did ask Girl M. to take a picture of the Simplicity 7896 blouse on me. The top is very comfortable and I have to admit I was worried about the button up front. I am busty and I hate in when buttons gap. This top is doing great so far. No gaping, the armholes don't show any bra and the length covers most of what I like to hide.
Simplicity 7896 |
Simplicity 7896 |
I tied the top into a knot instead of a bow. I think I need to get a pair of brown capris to go with it. I tried wearing a set of pink pearls with it but it was just a little too much this morning.
Tonight I am going to work on a favorite pattern. Butterick 5195. I really think that this top will go with alot of items I have.
I am thinking of View C again. I have made 4 of these in the past year. They seam to be so versitile and go with about anything. I prefer to wear tanks under most of my clothing and this let me do that.
The fabric I chose is:
It would look good with about any color tank under. But I was thinking of using Red bias trim and Red ties. So with a red tank it would really stand out. This is the same fabric as my living room drapes. I guess I really like it.
I have been selling patterns, pillowcase dresses and some of Girl M.'s clothing on e-bay and Etsy to save up money to buy the Sure-Fit Designs. I am about 1/3 of the way there!
I will have some pictures of my sewing area on my next post.
Until next time....
Bonnie
Ok, now I am definitely making this top sleeveless. I have a print that has purple and yellow and orange flowers that I will use. It looks great on you. I think you should make some pink capris to go with it--that would look great. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAlso, those swinging doors behind you took me right back to my childhood. The house I grew up in had those and I loved them. : )
I can't wait to see yours. Please send me pictures when you're done. Thanks for looking at my blog.
DeletePS. The swinging doors comment makes me chuckle.
Bonnie