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 … Continue reading Top 3 – Classic Polka Dots
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A White Hot Tank From Hot Patterns!
I made this "tank" from a cotton eyelet material that's pretty lightweight. I put tank in quotes because it's not what you would typically think of as a tank top. This pattern is for woven material so it's an interesting take on that style of top. There are variations on the bottom of the tank … Continue reading A White Hot Tank From Hot Patterns!
Simplicity Tunic 4149
I made this a few weeks ago and it is so comfortable, easy to wear and easy to make (a great combo, don't you think). I made View C with some very minor (decorative) changes. I didn't do the rows of decorative top stitching that the pattern calls for with this view. I did do … Continue reading Simplicity Tunic 4149
