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Simplicity: 1805 thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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Reviewed by:Gatorbunny
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Posted on:1/16/13 9:03 AM
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Pattern Photo:Simplicity 1805
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Pattern Rating:Easy & Great for Beginners
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Available for sale on PR: $15.95 (See envelope)
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Fabric:Rayon-Lycra Knit  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description:
Misses & Plus Size pullover knit top in two lengths with sleeve variations.
Pattern Sizing:
XXS to XXL. I made a small.
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?
This pattern went together very quickly and is very comfortable to wear.
Fabric Used:
I used a really soft and drapey rayon knit with a muted ikat print.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I made a "smocked" waistband using elastic thread (really easy to do....I have the info on my blog ). And I applied interfacing to my knit prior to cutting the neckband out to help keep the shape. My knit is very drapey with little recovery. I also put attached the neckline to the wrong side of the top so I could topstitch from the outside. I have a picture of this on my blog.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I would make this again. I've had so many compliments.
Conclusion:
Great for beginners too.
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Steph huck said...
Very sweet top. Love the smocked bottom.
1/16/13 9:11 AM
redside said...
What a great combination of fabric and pattern!
1/16/13 9:17 AM
Jstarr4250 said...
What a beautiful top. The fabric is lovely. Do you mind sharing where it was purchased? I find it hard to source knits in soft pretty patterns like this one.
1/16/13 9:28 AM
jlg said...
This is a very pretty top.
1/16/13 9:37 AM
Myspirit4 said...
I really like this top, great choice of fabric!
1/16/13 9:54 AM
carolynw said...
Very pretty top
1/16/13 10:54 AM
karen n said...
Perfect elastic treatment to keep it billowy.
1/16/13 11:55 AM
Christas said...
Really pretty top! I love your fabric choice!
1/16/13 5:01 PM
margy.64 said...
Your top is gorgeous and looks heaps better than the ones on the pattern envelope. Your fabric choice was perfect for this pattern. I want one now.
1/16/13 6:58 PM
GoodbyeValntino said...
This is just beautiful!
1/17/13 7:25 AM
JOshiro said...
Great idea to smock the bottom!
1/17/13 9:38 AM
AuntieShel said...
So cute, and love your fabric.
1/19/13 6:22 PM
LM2HYD said...
Lovely top!
2/25/13 4:22 PM
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