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Category Archives: Top
Basic Blouses – Nani Iro Sewing Studio Book
Here is a great wardrobe staple, the basic blouse, from the Nani Iro Sewing Studio book (Japanese Dressmakers) which is displayed on its front cover (with raw edge neckline). The book has been translated into English. I am a fan … Continue reading
New Look 6892 – Peasant Blouse
Here is a peasant style blouse which is ideal for the summer, New Look 6892. There are 5 versions of this blouse pattern to choose from. I made View B with French seams and used a pretty floral cotton fabric. I cut a size … Continue reading
Sailor Top (No.2) – Marilla Walker
My trip to Venice (the city of gondola fashion) has made me want to revisit the Sailor Top pattern by Marilla Walker. This top is a cool design and perfect for the summer. Here is Sailor Top No.1. This is a quick and easy top to … Continue reading
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Sailor Top – Marilla Walker
This Sailor top/dress sewing pattern by Marilla Walker (an updated version of her free pattern) was published in Love Sewing magazine this month and I knew it was for me. I saw Jenna’s Sailor dress and this made me rush to the store to buy the magazine … Continue reading
Kimono Dress to Kimono Top – New Look Workroom 6120
This is a Newlook Workroom (Project Runway) sewing pattern and it began as a Kimono Dress with an Obi belt which I made from a lovely silk crepe fabric. Although there was nothing wrong with the dress, I only wore it … Continue reading
Neck-Tie Coco – Tilly and The Buttons
I have made a Coco Top at last! I had the intention to do this after making the Coco Dress, but it just didn’t happen. Anyway, I am so pleased with the top that I would like to make another one, or two or … Continue reading
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Batwing Jersey Top – K/Sew 3891
Here is another Batwing to add to my collection. As you can tell, I am a fan of the Batwing, also having made a Batwing Breton Top, and Winter (Batwing) Cape. I should be known as Batgirl! This pull-over top has a wide scoop neckline, self … Continue reading
Batwing Breton Top – McCalls M6792
I was drawn to the boatneck and batwing sleeves of this pattern and that its designed for knit fabrics. There are two options of either a top or a dress. This pattern also has the option for colour blocking the Right Side … Continue reading
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