I have been reading Made By Rae‘s blog for several years now. She always has some awesome projects going on, patterns to download and tutorials to follow.
This year I decided to participate in the Spring Top Sewalong! It’s basically an excuse to sew a new top for yourself….not that I need an excuse….but it definitely gave me a goal!
I have had this pattern in my stash for a year or so, hoping to get to it someday:
I really liked both the short and long sleeved version, as well as the skirt. I could see myself wearing something like that to work, if I weren’t sitting with my legs spread-eagle every day while I work on patients. The skirt–not so practical for me. The blouse–it’s a go!
I ordered some tan lace from Fashion Fabrics Club that would go with a floral fabric that I purchased from JoAnn’s. I have used Fashion Fabrics Club before, and even ordered the silk chiffon for my wedding dress from them. The prices are reasonable, but the shipping seems to take forever (yes, I am spoiled by Amazon Prime).
The pattern itself was easy to follow and simple to put together. I did French seams and serging on raw edges to finish my seams. (The floral would have freyed if I hadn’t done something to finish the edges.)
The fit is pretty darn good. I probably could have gone a size up just for a bit more room, though. (I am still adjusting to my post-babies-figure and sizing, even though my youngest is over a year!)
Future adjustments to the pattern: give myself a bit more ease in the sleeves. They are a bit tight if I bring my arms forward.
However, I like how it fits and have worn it several times already! All-in-all a great top and fairly easy to make!
~Ingrid