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Butterick: 5493 (Misses' Top) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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Reviewed by:Lisabeans
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Posted on:2/3/13 12:10 PM
Last Updated:2/4/13 5:01 PM
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Pattern Rating:Great Wardrobe Builder
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Fabric:Polyester Woven  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description: Misses fitted tops have front darts, neckline variations, side slit openings and stitched hems.

Pattern Sizing: BB (8-10-12-14. I made the 12

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, but I made changes so didn't follow all of them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Easy to make, with few pattern pieces. Quick to sew together.

Fabric Used: A poly-silky-somthing-or-other from Joann's.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I inadvertantly made this in a woven. I didn't read the fabric suggestions stating that this is for knits. So with no neck band, I sewed the ruffle to the front, matching wrong side of front to right side of ruffle, and then turning it to the outside and topstitching.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I would make it again if I had a yard of fabric and needed a quick project.

Conclusion: My top turned out even though making this in a woven. This is a nice pattern, and I am adding it to my list of patterns that take only 1 yard of fabric. We all need a few of those in our pattern collections.

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Dynamo said...
Very cute top and it looks great with your black cardi.
2/4/13 8:30 PM
prostheticsgirl said...
I really like your top! Being able to use a woven makes it so much more versatile too
2/5/13 9:06 AM
grays08 said...
Very cute fabric and looks great with this!
2/5/13 9:15 AM
ak21 said...
i love this. i had not noticed this pattern before your review. now i want it too :)
2/6/13 3:47 AM
Lori9999 said...
Your top looks great! This pattern is in my stash and I'll be pulling it out soon thanks to your review. Appreciate knowing that it can easily be made up in a yard of woven fabric.
2/8/13 1:01 AM
cleverkitty said...
I love your version of this top, I made it too ;)
3/24/13 8:46 AM
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