Don’t overlook those 80s patterns that are kicking around in your stash!  I recently sewed Kwik Sew 1570, with a very current result.

As is often the case, John Kaldor’s old slogan ‘Fabric Makes Fashion’ definitely applies! I used a black and navy on white print in a very drapey polyester/spandex.

Size wise, it was possibly the Medium. There is loads of ease! While the bottom of the front is narrow hemmed and ties in the centre, the back hemline is a double thickness self-fabric band.

The neckline and sleeves are finished with narrow self-fabric bands. Construction was pretty much all on the overlocker; just the front hem needed the sewing machine. Note that the wrong side of the fabric might show on the ties, so make sure that you do things neatly there!

I’d really like to try the other version of this pattern too, with the ribbed neckband, hem band and sleeve cuffs. I wonder how much rib I have in stash?

This top is one that I’m likely to wear to work once we can go on-site again. It should also work really well with my work travel wardrobe – as much as I love linen clothing, I need things that don’t crush when I’m travelling for work! This will be perfect.