The tops in Simplicity 4020 are vastly different to one another – they barely share pattern pieces!  This time I made view D, in a fabric from my stash.  The fabric actually came from June’s stash (my friend’s mother who moved into a retirement unit) and is by John Kaldor, circa 1980s.

Once again I adjusted the pattern with a FBA, and made size 12.  This one was super fast to sew up using a combination of sewing machine and overlocker.  The finished result:

The bodice fits fine and the loose sleeves were super comfortable to wear.

But I spent the whole day tugging at the top and sucking in my gut (which I am also doing in these photographs) – a good reminder why I don’t generally wear clothes with a fitted midriff.  I’m sure that this top would be much more flattering on someone with a defined waist (mine is two dress sizes larger than my bust and hips). If I made this again I’d cut the midriff panel larger and longer – but I won’t make this view again. 

Instead, I’ve got this one cut out ready to go, in the v-neck long sleeved version.

I haven’t sewn mesh stretch fabric before – so wish me luck!