Happy Saturday!
We are starting to warm up in Florida and I am ready to start wearing some spring colors. The fabric for this top was purchased at the Sewing Expo from Vogue Fabrics. I paid $3.99 a yard and the fabric was about 60 inches in width. It was a fantastic deal.
The pattern recommend to use a contrast fabric for the back insert. This fabric had a border so I cut the insert from the border.
The pattern was easy to follow. The results did look like the pattern displayed on the envelope. The top came together quickly.
When I cut out the blouse, I rounded the neck because it would be too low in the front for my taste. I also took an additional 1 1/2 inches off the hem since I am vertically challenged. This is the beauty of sewing, you can be the designer.
Since the fabric is little slippery, I used wonder tape to keep the fabric laying flat while stitching. I am in love with this tape because it saves me time and keeps everything in place.
I will definitely use this pattern again. Let me know your favorite top pattern.
Valerie
The Saturday Seamstress 