Top 3 – Classic Polka Dots

As you know, I spent the last two weeks of April making tops, specifically using woven (not knit) fabric. The last one that I made during that time period was using Simplicity 8602.

I made View A. Because the shirt is a little bit cropped in length, I added about 2″ to the length of the top. I also made this using a FBA (full bust adjustment). I have started doing these more often and I find that I’m getting a better fit. I had been just going up a pattern size but I was never very happy with the overall fit of the garment. So now, I’m back to using a smaller size, but including the FBA.

Simplicity 8602

I like this with the longer length and I LOVE the look of the polka dots, especially for summer. The jeans I’m wearing in the pictures are a previous make. These are the Closet Case Patterns “Morgan” boyfriend jeans ( that post is here).

The material used is rayon challis, which is perfect for something like this. It is lightweight but with enough body for the garment to flow. This particular one I bought from fabric.com. This is a quick and easy make with different sleeve options.

I’m very happy with this and would definitely say that this is a great summer top pattern with options that will give you a lot of use.

That’s all for now. I have one more top that I’m currently working on and then I’ll be on to other projects.

Here is the fabric I used: *affiliate links

red & white challis

But there are many other options (solids, prints, floral, etc.) fabric.com

Vogue 8747 blouse

This is called a “basic design” pattern. It’s a simple, stylish blouse with some design elements (gathers at the bust) that makes it more than just basic. It has a variety of neckline options as well as sleeve options. I made View C which has 3/4 sleeves and a collar.

I did add an extra button on top.

This is a cheetah print fabric that I bought probably a year ago from JoAnn’s. I don’t think I’ve ever made anything with animal print before. But I like it. This is the kind of thing I can see myself making again in various ways.

Until next time… hopefully sooner than later if I can get my act together! Happy sewing everyone!

New Look 6598

I bought this pattern a while back. It’s a blouse with sleeve and collar variations. Truth be told, I really only looked at the front of the pattern when I bought it. I wanted to have/make more woven tops (as opposed to knit tops). I saw this and I really liked it.

Well, what I didn’t realize at the time is that it does have a nice detail on the back of the blouse – a tie.

It’s a simple detail that just makes it something a little different. This is quite easy to make AND I used another piece from my fabric stash AND some buttons I had as well!

This is the kind of thing that I can see myself making again. It also comes in long sleeves and sleeveless, with a collar or without (like the one I made here).

Now, on to the next project to use up some more stash!