Hot Patterns Sunshine Top

The Sunshine Top has been around  and many sewing bloggers have made some fabulous tops from this pattern

I finally purchased it when the pdf option became available.  I seem to be doing that quite a bit lately, those pdf patterns are so convenient to order. What do you think?  I know the taping is a chore but not to leave my house or office and I can have a new pattern is so amazing.



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Then came this  cute white dots on navy jersey from Girl Charlee

and it seemed like a perfect fabric - pattern match.

This top is simple to sew and has some wonderful design features.

• The nice front band
• gathers in the front
• a great drafted sleeve and sleeve length.
• a quick sew, which is great when it is summer and I just want to be outside

I did make a few mistakes in construction, sewed the back neckband to the front, oops, that didn't work very well.  Next I really thought I would add the bottom band, this entails cutting the top off to add the band.  Big, big mistake, I did not like the band at all.  Off the band came and the top is a bit short because of my silly decision.  I don't mind it too much but the extra 1-1/2" would of been nice.

I does look great with my RTW red jacket.

Next time I make it I will raise the neckline and will not add the band, extra length is a good thing!

I do see why this top is such a hit, I love it and can't wait to make another one.

One final picture, as my little friend wants to play!