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Simplicity: 2181 (Misses' Knit Tops) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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Posted on:1/17/13 7:53 PM
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Pattern Photo:Simplicity 2181
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Fabric:Rayon Jersey  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description: Knit top with front variation

Pattern Sizing: Size 6 to 24 I made size 10

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Likes: fitted, no gaping front or back neckline. Has bias strip for the back and a full facing in the front plus the overlay gives nice coverage.
Dislikes: none

Fabric Used: Rayon Jersey from Joann's clearance $5.00/yd

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Did a band around the bottom and sleeves.

Would you sew it again? yes all the views
Would you recommend it to others? yes

Conclusion: I bought the fabric on Sunday and sewed it up by Tuesday, the fastest turn over for fabric, never got to my stash. Made me feel like back in the day when you purchased and sewed as you went along.
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Fell in love with Jstarr4250 stripe top on Saturday.....influence and inspiration from PR

ETA 4/28/13 Sleeveless Version

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SewWil said...
Beautiful top! Love the use of stripes. I've had this one on my to-do list for a while. I need to bump it up.
1/17/13 8:22 PM
ArtAttack said...
Ooh, this is cute! This is one of my TNT top patterns...yours is great!
1/17/13 11:34 PM
LLC333 said...
Really very attractive, good job!
1/18/13 0:22 AM
Amanda.Claire said...
Love your top! It looks great in that fabric.
1/18/13 9:54 AM
MNBarb said...
Glad to see you back at the machine. This top seems to be a good style for everyone giving a nice defined waist. The stripes make it fun.
1/18/13 10:07 AM
RadarRadiance said...
Very cute, this pattern has very cool lines!
1/18/13 10:47 AM
Lynn WA said...
I like the added band - very nice!
1/18/13 12:21 PM
Jstarr4250 said...
Love this one, too. Such a flattering look. Thanks for the shout out!!
1/18/13 3:17 PM
1SewSweet said...
I really like this one too!
1/18/13 4:04 PM
Dilliander said...
Lovely top and great use of stripes. The shaping looks very flattering.
1/18/13 5:10 PM
karen n said...
I really like the coloration in the fabric like you custom dyed it.
1/18/13 5:36 PM
Barbara V said...
What a beautiful twist top! The use of the fabric is wonderful.
1/18/13 9:09 PM
imsewcrazy said...
Very pretty top!!
1/18/13 10:21 PM
Dmd4106 said...
Great looking top!
1/18/13 11:11 PM
GBK said...
Your top proves that twist/knot tops never go out of style, it looks very stylish!
1/19/13 1:58 AM
GodsgirlT said...
Very nice Looking top! Love the placement of the color variation! Quite nice!
1/21/13 8:26 PM
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