Wednesday, November 17, 2010

A New Top - Simplicity 2364

I can't believe I actually sewed.
I dropped by my local fabric store, and wouldn't you know it, they were having a pattern sale. I started flipping through the simplicity catalog and saw this one.

It reminded me so much of a top that I already have.

See? This picture was taken last June:

This is a top that I wear all the time, but it is beginning to show some wear and tear. I was thinking of taking the top apart to get a pattern together. Now I don't have to because I have a pattern for the exact top.

So here's the top. As you can see, it is the long-sleeved version.
Hahaha.... excuse the cheesy grin. I was trying to distract you from the bad hair. Gaaaahhhhh!
The fabric looks similar, but it's actually a blue-ish green hue.

Here's a closer look:

I'm absolutely thrilled that I can make more of these tops.
This one is a little tight around the shoulders. I have small bust but wide shoulders, so I will have to make some adjustments to subsequent tops.
It is quite a good beginner top to make, save for the gathered bit right at the sleeve seam. I will write up a formal review on patternreview.com and link it here.

Whoop de dooo! I'm pretty jazzed that I sewed something, even though it's a simple top.

edit: Detailed review is here. Thanks!

7 comments:

Care said...

It looks fantastic! I am so tempted to give that pattern a try. I am always so scared to sew clothes for myself, but I think I could do it! Can't wait for your review.

Myrnie said...

Yay for you! So nice to have time to make something :)

Trisha said...

So cute. I haven't been sewing a lot lately, so it does feel great when you get a chance to sew again!

Also, I don't know if I commented before, but I loved your Halloween costume!

Nena Nadine said...

It's wonderful and you should be proud. Even if it was simple. Maybe your just that good!

Nenette AM said...

Love it! And you look gorgeous in it!

Carolyn said...

This is such a cute top, and I adore the longer sleeve. Thankyou so much for taking the time to write a review!

Meream said...

That looks great! I am loving the color. And what bad hair day?