Top #3- New Look 6964

Top #3 is  New Look 6964; My nautical look! The fabric is a navy blue and white rayon/polyester blend, I believe, bought from Hancock's! I plan to wear this top with white shorts/slacks! I cannot wait to wear it; living in Charleston, SC this is the right look for walking on the Battery! I plan to make this one again, and will sew the other versions as well! I did one modification from the sewing instructions; I added elastic to the hem of the top. I just thought it brought the top "all" together; especially in regards to the sleeves.

Top #2! Vogue 8634

Vogue 8634

I really like this top! I bought the fabric about 1 year ago from Fabric Mart and love the pattern of colors flowing through the fabric. The colors lend versatility to the types and colors of bottoms that can be paired with it. This is the second time (1st time here) that I have made this top; it is easy and provides sewing satisfaction every time!

This is the first time I have used a double-stitch needle! So glad I did; it made the difference in the finishing of this top!

My Plan for "Starting at the Top"!

Hope to post my 1st finished top by Wednesday! I'm excited!

Vogue 8634 - A Best Pattern of 2010 - I just had to make it!

Front View

Back View

On my way to work



Pattern Description:


MISSES' TOP: Close-fitting, pullover tops A, B, C, in two lengths, have collar and stitched hems. A: short sleeves. B: three-quarter length sleeves. C: long sleeves

Pattern Sizing:

Combinations: Y(XS-S-M), Z(L-XL)

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes, it did.

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Very easy; simple and quick to sew.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I really like this pattern; the only thing I did no do that was in the instructions was to top stitch across the front.

Fabric Used:

A poylester/Rayon Jersey Knit purchased at Fabric.com.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

None.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I plan to make this in a couple of solids. I think that it is a perfect top to wear with separate pieces and under a suit.

Conclusion:

A simple and quick sew; fits well and a great pattern if you are in need of tops to fill in your wardrobe.