Thursday, April 30, 2009

Vintage Pattern Review: Simplicity 3936 Simple Top

I've been making more tops than usual this week because I'm taking part in Rae's Spring Top Week:
The idea is to make a top a day, but yeah.... I'm fast, but not that fast.
Hmm...unless, of course, I make my family feed themselves, forgo the cleaning and chauffeuring. Let the dishes pile up. Forget laundry! Pfft. Vacuuming? Bah. Stuff can collect all over the house, I'll be sewing.
What do you think? Will that fly? It doesn't work for me. Just thinking about the mess makes me shudder! Guess I'll have to settle for a top every other day or so.
Lucky for me, the challenge is to make a top a day, but as long as you make one top, you can join in the fun!
My first top was the spring ruffle top. My second is this vintage simplicity pattern. You know I have to make a vintage top... I love the vintage patterns!
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Pattern Description:
Misses' one-piece dress, top, shorts and tunic.
I made the top.

Pattern Sizing:
Size 15, bust 35

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, the top looks the same.
I wish I had that geometrically patterned fabric, though. (And maybe those long, long legs on that drawing of the model)
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Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, it is a very simple pattern

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I like the simplicity of the top. It is also very, very comfortable.
However, it is a little shapeless. I ended up shaping at the sides so that it fits a little better.

Fabric Used:
Printed cotton

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
Side shaping to make the top more flattering.
I also took off a couple of inches to the pattern when I was cutting the fabric. The pattern is sized a little bit big for me.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I may make another top, perhaps even the dress, although I may use fabric that drapes a little better.
I would recommend this top because it is very easy to make.

Conclusion:
It's a very casual and comfortable top. I will be wearing this on hot days, when I take my kids to the park or playground.

3 comments:

marLou said...

Wow! I was able to look at some of your things in your blog and you make beutiful stuff! I'm just starting to sew so I'm envious. Super cute top!

Aunt LoLo said...

I'm a little confused with the "dress"...lol. The top is super cute on you, though!

Rachel Cotterill said...

I so wish I had time to sew a top each day. I need more nice patterns... time to go shopping, dammit :)

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