Pattern Review
Pattern: Simplicity 3750
Description: Misses’ Tunic or Top with sleeve variations
Sizing: 8 to 24
Instructions: Very good instructions, easy to follow. The illustrations were very useful and helpful
Likes/Dislikes: DD #4 really liked this top when browsing the pattern books during the Simplicity pattern sale at Joann’s. This style is a different look for her but she is very pleased with her top. It is a trendy pattern and a very quick garment to sew. There really isn’t anything to dislike about this top. Well, one thing, this pattern really needs to start at a size 4.
Changes: I cut a size 8 for my daughter, smallest one available. The side seams I used a 1” seam allowance just below the bust to the hem. Also, the pattern calls for bias binding, I used bias from my fashion fabric. Another change is using a smaller length of elastic at the front. This pulled the top closer to the body.
Fabric: A cute blue eyelet from Joann’s, the white sash is shirting from my stash. I did not line this eyelet, my daughter just wears a camisole under the tunic.
Conclusion: A winner for my daughter, she is thrilled and I am thrilled she wanted me to make something for her.
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Thanks for the comments on the dance. To clarify, I did not make the corsages, just took in the elastic so it would fit my daughter.
That top is so cute. I showed it to my daughter, and she wants one just like it. She thinks it would look great as a dress too.
ReplyDeleteOh that's gorgeous Lori. I adore the colour!! One of my favourites. This can't be DD#4 though....eek! They grow up so quickly don't they?
ReplyDeleteNice top and it looks great on your daughter. Love that color.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and great for spring and summer. The color is perfect for your daughter!
ReplyDeleteFor a young lady to want her mom to sew clothes for her is a real testament to your sewing skills and style! The top is adorable, and so is your daughter.
ReplyDeleteShe looks so good in that!
ReplyDeleteI bought that fabric, too. WHen I was checking out, a lady behind me saw it and went back in search of that bolt!
Very cute! I'm going to show this to my dd.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cute top and I really like the eyelet you and your daughter chose. I don't know why I haven't made this top before, the pattern has been in my stash for a long time! Do you think it would be easy to change it to a side zip and more fitted in the back?
ReplyDeleteJust noticed your website redesign. I really like the background!
OOOH, I have that pattern on my table waiting to be sewn - for me. Hee hee. I want to try to make it in a knit. I hope that will work. That looks darling on your daughter.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter and her new top are too cute! Love the color!
ReplyDeleteShe looks so pretty in the top, and I love the necklace too!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the top and it looks so cute on her. It's quite fun when they appreciate the work you do for them, isn't it? :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute top on DD#4, Lori. My DD also has me busy sewing warm weather clothes for her.
ReplyDeleteI like the pattern, I like the fabric and I love the top!!! Your daughter looks very nice!
ReplyDeleteCute top. Just wondering what the 8th grade dance dresses looked like. My 8th grader is trying to get ideas for her dance. She is the only girl amoung 3 brothers so we are new to this.
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Grace
Your top is so much cuter than the pattern envelope! I think Taylor would love this look - I'm going to have to remember it!
ReplyDeleteJust love this top...so cute on your daughter!
ReplyDeleteC.U.T.E.!!!!!! By her smile, you can tell she loves it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a LOVELY top!!
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