Simplicity 4589
I made this one last night!
And for another view with my hair out of the way:
I need to work on that weird stance . . .
This is Simplicity 4589, which I have seen on a number of crafty and sewing blogs. It was very simple and quick to make (approximately 2 hours including cutting out – it may have been a little less) and is equally easy to wear. No hand-sewing was required. The fabric is from the op-shop. I still have enough left for a dress for Clare or Stella (or maybe another top for me).
It is fairly sheer and should be a fantastic summer top. I may sew one of the other versions of this one as well. It seems that I have finally figured out what size to make myself. I’m not having my usual fitting problems, although that is probably also due to my lactation weight-loss and that I’ve finally figured out which styles are best on my shape.
I’m on a roll – I’ve got another lot of pattern pieces (Simplicity 3964) cut out and fabric chosen ready to go! Watch this space.
I was about to say how awesome you look so quickly after having a baby! You look great! That top is a tiny bit sheer, but your figure looks so great, you can pull it off! I always feel so silly taking pictures of myself, but sometimes you just have to when you spend the majority of the day without adult company!
Well Done! The top looks great! I’ve also seen that pattern floating around blogland and have really loved it. The op shop fabric looks great also. How cute would a little matching top/dress for one of your daughters be?
Keep up the great work.
Love your top! I love the fabric and you look great for just having a baby.
4 years later, I am still working on it!!!
Have fun.
Oh, what pretty fabric! This top looks perfect for summer comfort.
Dear me Lara, enough fabric left for one of the girls ….I’m sure I can hear the Von trapps singing from the trees again !
Oh yes, the hills are alive!
If I was not me, I would be you. I giggled at your last post with your sleeve mistake. At the weekend I did something similar and sewed some sleeves on inside out. Then you made this pattern, which is the exact same one that I stuffed the sleeves. Freaky!!! BTW I am really enjoying you posting more, I love your style.
This top looks so adorable!!! Oh, I long to learn how to sew and make such beautiful things for myself! Lovely, lovely work!!! 😀
Adorable top! Nice job!