Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Simplicity 2850


Pattern Review

Pattern: Simplicity 2850
Description: Knit mini dresses or top

Sizing: 4 to 18, I made a 12. Check the finished measurements on the pattern. This garment only has 1-1/2” ease allowed on the bust, so adjust accordingly to your comfort level.

Instructions: Good this is a relatively straight forward pattern. Simplicity does have you set in the sleeve in the round. Not sure that is necessary for a knit but I did it that way.

Likes/Dislikes: I liked the gathered neckline and the gathered sleeve bindings, an interesting design feature. The neckline is two pieces, one is cut like a wide binding and the another piece is the gathered neckline piece. The gathered piece is attached to the neckline and then it is sewn onto the garment. This gives a bit more stability, a good thing for my fabric, it was a bit thin.

Only one dislike, the neckline is not as gathered as it appears in the line drawing.

Changes: As I stated earlier, there is very little ease. I added a bit more to the pattern at the bust line and only sewed the side seams at ¼”. These adjustments were fine and I like the amount of ease now.

Fabric: A knit from my friend, Virginia. Here is the post about the fabric

Conclusion: A cute top that has the look of this Tory Burch Tunic, especially the 3/4 sleeve top (View D) I think I am going to make the dress but had a few inches, Stacy and Clinton (What Not to Wear) would say a woman in her mid-40’s does not need a mini!


I took pictures inside and belted my top. My belt selection is a bit lacking and this top would not need a belt at all.



neckline


Another belt

6 comments:

  1. So pretty...love the gathered bindings!

    Pam, from ~Off The Cuff Style~

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  2. Very cute, Lori! I love it with the second belt. That belt looks like it is made for the top.

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  3. Your fabric is GORGEOUS!!!!

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  4. Lovely top... the fabric is beautiful!

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  5. Cute top! I do hope you'll post a picture of it on you when you have a photographer. Pretty fabric too!

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  6. Your choice of fabric is PERFECT for this beautiful top! Well done!

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