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Christas 7/15/09I love this top! It looks wonderful in a print! And it looks fantastic on you!
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Busy Mom 7/15/09I love it! The fabric and fit are perfect. I'm so happy to see your review for two reasons: I've had this pattern on my radar for some time now but worried about the fit on us gals with smaller sized girls so I think your review verifies that perhaps this pattern is sized on the small side. Thanks for a very helpful review.
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Renren 7/15/09Second time I've seen this pattern reviewed this week alone, and I love it every time I see it! That fabric is . . . awesome (a word borrowed from by 16y.o. dd, but one that feels right in this case), maybe even fierce. Fiercely awesome? Love it, anyway.
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spottedturtle 7/15/09I love your version of this! I like it without the bow.
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Deb Thompson 7/15/09Treena, this is a fantastic pattern and I'm so glad you had enough of the Paris fabric left over to whip this up. I can't think of a better, nicer looking fabric for this pattern! I've been admiring this top since my co-worker made it and wore it a few weeks back but now you have convinced me that I need to pull out this issue and make it! Bravo! Beautiful job. Thank you for the descript review with loads of photos! Very helpful!!
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Mufffet 7/15/09Love the fabric! Great fit - another lovely piece!
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redhotpepper 7/15/09Super cute! This is on my next up list. Glad to know about the short bodice. LOVE you shoes too!
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sewbehind 7/15/09Beautiful top. All your changes make so much sense. Thanks for the review. Love the fabric.
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Knitters Delight 7/15/09Very nice! Great pairing of fabric and pattern.
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khunter 7/15/09This is one of my picks for that issue! I have it in line to make. Thanks for the review it was very helpful. I will have to lengthen the bodice for me and I think I will alter the back as you did, for my sway back. Great review!!
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Karen6790 7/15/09This is adorable on you, and I'm glad you found a pattern to use up the rest of that fabric.
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Auntie Allyn 7/15/09Very cute top . . . love your Parisian fabric! Perfect to wear on these lovely summer days!
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Jali 7/15/09I love, love, love your fabric choice for this top! I think your interpretation of this top is just so wonderful.
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pterion 7/15/09Very cute! I love the fabric. Very flattering style and color on you.
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Mahogany Stylist 7/15/09Cute top. Thanks for sharing the details of your construction method.
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michellep74 7/15/09Really cute blouse!
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Kristine Kay 7/15/09Great top, I loved it when that issue arrived, but I finally have the perfect fabric and a helpful review to guide me! Thanks, and you did a great job!
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cleverkitty 7/15/09This is so cute and I love the style...
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FreyaStark 7/16/09A cute and distinctive top. Yours is much nicer than the original, which I find rather prissy.
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Grammy Gin 7/16/09Love your rendition of this top! Great use of your left over fabric, too!
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becca a 7/16/09What a lovely blouse. I love your Paris fabric. I have been wondering about this blouse, and I'm glad to see your informative review. I'll add it to my to do list.
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kerrynw 7/19/09Very cute top and fabric!
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