Simplicity 4020 – view D
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!
Wow, you are on a roll! The tops looks great on you. I love that fabric.
It’s a Duro top! I like it and I think it suits your body shape!
I’ll be interested to see how you go with the second pattern – I’ve got the same one but have always been too scared to make something from it. I’m scared of sewing stretch fabric – do you have any tips? (a hint for a blog post!!)
hhhmmmm, stretch fabrics. Goodluck Lara and share your tips with us when you succeed
The red and white top is a tricky shape for a lot of body types. Unless you’re tall and slim with an ample bust (and lests face it, how many of us fit that description…?) it’s never going to look like it does on the packet. I reckon if it’s comfy you wear it.
I love all three styles on the Butterick pattern… you might have sent me on a pattern-buying roll now… And I must be a sewing FREAK, by the looks of things here- I actually like stretch sewing. It’so much quicker when you just have to overlock things together!
Awesome! !Love it!! I love red/white together on fabric, but rarely wear it. Cant wait to see the next one!
You are very inspiring! I actually think the top is very complimentary on you! I love the fabric.
I love the sleeves on the top. They are the sort of thing I could craft in. I’m always wearing the wrong sleeves- wrist cuffs are the best so far but not good in warm weather.
Well done on all the top making.
Wow! You are a shirt-making machine lately! This shirt is really cute.
You’re giving me lots of good ideas. (I am also short-waisted with a disproportionate waist size, aka “no waist!”)