RadarRadiance said... I have this pattern but haven't sewn it yet. Turned out really cute for your muslin and the back closure looks great. I am anxious to sew it up! 7/12/10 9:34 PM
MNBarb said... I (sort of) looked at this pattern but am also not a ruffle person and was unsure of the bib effect. I really like your version and really always like your pattern and fabric choices. It's always educational to read your reviews, thanks. You are a prolific sewist and I'll remain in your dust. 7/12/10 9:47 PM
Mushywear said... MNBarb - You made me smile! I admire all your sewing accomplishments too! It's great to learn from others in the sewing community! RadarRadiance - you will love this pattern! 7/12/10 10:30 PM
Ericaeli said... This is such a pretty top. Your back closure looks perfect! I really like the fabric you used especially with the ruffles. 7/12/10 10:55 PM
J-Girl said... I love your fabric choice! Takes the "sweetness" out of the ruffle just enough . . . 7/13/10 0:05 AM
Mazzygirl said... that looks so nice & summery! I'm not a ruffles person either, but this one isn't over the top & looks reall ynice on you. As usual, you've made something I would love to wear myself! 7/13/10 4:51 AM
Danvillegirl said... I like your version of this top. My attempt of this view was a disaster. After reading how you did the neckline with bias trim, if I had thought of that, perhaps my blouse would have been wearable. Folding it over as instructed did as you thought would happen. After reading this review, I may give this a try again as I really like the look of this pattern. 7/13/10 7:05 AM
susiestitcher said... I am definitely not a ruffle person, except in moments of lunacy, but doing them in stripes seems like a perfect compromise. Lovely sewing job, too. You are so inspirational to me in the way you put your outfits together. How do you make it look so effortless? Great top. 7/13/10 7:11 AM
Catbird said... Another non-ruffle person here. weighing in to say I love it! It looks fantastic and the whole outfit oozes that casual, un-fussy style you're becoming known for on this site. 7/13/10 7:53 AM
Lynnelle said... I just sewed a muslin of this yesterday and I completely agree with your comment about the ruffles. This review is so timely because I am contemplating adding the facings or binding the neckline. Thank you for a detailed review. Your top turned out lovely! 7/13/10 9:03 AM
Paris75008 said... Everyone is making such lovely tops out of this pattern. I'll have to give it a closer look, even though I'm not a ruffles gal either. I just love the way you cut the ruffles on the bias. Sweet and simple. Lovely top! 7/13/10 12:36 PM
Heatherrique said... Cute and clever style! I like your pairing of the ruffles and stripes. 7/13/10 1:05 PM
valgal said... Great job with this pattern. Nice choice of fabric and thanks for the suggestion about finishing neckline. 7/14/10 3:56 PM
Christas said... Love this top! Very nice review! 7/31/10 9:43 AM
Hilary said... This looks really cute! I am definitely not a ruffle person, but I do really like what you've done with this-you should be proud of your button closure-it looks perfect :D and I like the bias-finished neckline. Looks professional and kind of tames the ruffles a bit, lol. 9/6/10 4:24 PM
I have this pattern but haven't sewn it yet. Turned out really cute for your muslin and the back closure looks great. I am anxious to sew it up!
7/12/10 9:34 PM
I (sort of) looked at this pattern but am also not a ruffle person and was unsure of the bib effect. I really like your version and really always like your pattern and fabric choices. It's always educational to read your reviews, thanks. You are a prolific sewist and I'll remain in your dust.
7/12/10 9:47 PM
MNBarb - You made me smile! I admire all your sewing accomplishments too! It's great to learn from others in the sewing community! RadarRadiance - you will love this pattern!
7/12/10 10:30 PM
This is such a pretty top. Your back closure looks perfect! I really like the fabric you used especially with the ruffles.
7/12/10 10:55 PM
I love your fabric choice! Takes the "sweetness" out of the ruffle just enough . . .
7/13/10 0:05 AM
that looks so nice & summery! I'm not a ruffles person either, but this one isn't over the top & looks reall ynice on you. As usual, you've made something I would love to wear myself!
7/13/10 4:51 AM
I like your version of this top. My attempt of this view was a disaster. After reading how you did the neckline with bias trim, if I had thought of that, perhaps my blouse would have been wearable. Folding it over as instructed did as you thought would happen. After reading this review, I may give this a try again as I really like the look of this pattern.
7/13/10 7:05 AM
I am definitely not a ruffle person, except in moments of lunacy, but doing them in stripes seems like a perfect compromise. Lovely sewing job, too. You are so inspirational to me in the way you put your outfits together. How do you make it look so effortless? Great top.
7/13/10 7:11 AM
Another non-ruffle person here. weighing in to say I love it! It looks fantastic and the whole outfit oozes that casual, un-fussy style you're becoming known for on this site.
7/13/10 7:53 AM
I just sewed a muslin of this yesterday and I completely agree with your comment about the ruffles. This review is so timely because I am contemplating adding the facings or binding the neckline. Thank you for a detailed review. Your top turned out lovely!
7/13/10 9:03 AM
Everyone is making such lovely tops out of this pattern. I'll have to give it a closer look, even though I'm not a ruffles gal either. I just love the way you cut the ruffles on the bias. Sweet and simple. Lovely top!
7/13/10 12:36 PM
Cute and clever style! I like your pairing of the ruffles and stripes.
7/13/10 1:05 PM
Great job with this pattern. Nice choice of fabric and thanks for the suggestion about finishing neckline.
7/14/10 3:56 PM
Love this top! Very nice review!
7/31/10 9:43 AM
This looks really cute! I am definitely not a ruffle person, but I do really like what you've done with this-you should be proud of your button closure-it looks perfect :D and I like the bias-finished neckline. Looks professional and kind of tames the ruffles a bit, lol.
9/6/10 4:24 PM