adult's clothing

A fourth Vicki

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.

Style Arc Vicki top in linen

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.

Style Arc Vicki top in linen

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.

Style Arc Vicki top in linen

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.

Style Arc Vicki top in linen

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