I just did a quick google search for Style Arc Vicki so I’d be all organised to make the appropriate links when writing this blog post.  The image search options quickly showed me that I have already sewed this pattern three times!  You can read about the previous versions here and here.

There’s something about this pattern that keeps drawing me to it. I like the V neckline and how it’s sewn with the centre front seam, the swingy fit, the interesting angled back shoulder seams.

I used linen for this version and sewed size 14, and lengthened it at the hemline as much as the fabric I was working with allowed. It’s very straightforward to sew.

But none of the four versions I’ve sewn – including this one which was sewn and photographed last year – are still in my wardrobe! On reflection I don’t think that I’ve managed to get the colour/print/length just right. Size 14 is definitely best for me in this pattern, and I do prefer it lengthened as it is here. It’s often been a bit of a wardrobe orphan, sewn from fabrics that were in stash but then without the right coordinating bottom to wear with it. I haven’t finished with this pattern though. I will just put a bit more thought into colour/print selection in the future, thinking about what I’ll wear it with. I’ve realised that I don’t often wear sleeveless tops; if the weather is hot enough for sleeveless, I prefer a dress.

From the Style Arc website: This fashionable swing top looks great worn with your crop pants. The “V” neck and Interesting back yoke treatment adds interest and sets this apart from a basic top. Thank you Sharmaine for your designs! FABRIC SUGGESTION: Crepe, Silk, Cotton or Scuba