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Simplicity: 1716 (Misses Top and Dress) - Type:Tops

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Kim12469


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1/17/13 11:11 AM

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Available for sale on PR: $15.95 (See envelope)

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Pattern Description: Misses knit mini dress, tunic and top with front variations.

Pattern Sizing:12-20, I cut a 14/16 combo.

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, it took me a muslin to figure out how the front detail was supposed to be finished. It's not hard it just took me a few reads.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I loved the look of the front design.

Fabric Used:Rayon/Poly

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:I just cut it smaller in the shoulders as usual. I did not do an FBA, just cut the front and back a larger size. I also took out some sleeve cap ease and narrowed the sleeves.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Yes, most definitely!

Conclusion: This was one of those I'm either going to love it or hate it designs for my extra large bust. Personally I think it's actually quite minimized. Based on the picture I took, my hips look bigger than my bust does and normally I look like I'm going to topple over! I think the detail above the bust brings your eye up instead of on the bust. There isn't a ton of fabric to add bulk. I think this top is perfect!

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	michellep74 said... I agree--this is flattering and bust-minimizing. Love your fabric! 1/17/13 11:16 AM
	nicegirl said... What a lovely top! The style does suit you very well, and I like your choice of the stained glass print. 1/17/13 11:29 AM
	CurlyCrafter said... very nice blouse! 1/17/13 4:09 PM
	velosewer said... Nice work for the first one in 2013:) 1/17/13 7:37 PM
	Pj3g said... I think it looks great on you! 1/18/13 10:20 AM