Simplicity 3786 View D
It has taken me a couple of months but I finally finished sewing up Simplicity 3786, in View D.
The fabric is a light cotton from Spotlight. I like the style and the details such as the tucks on the front and the gathered sleeves. I made my usual alterations to make the proportions better for my short figure, by folding out an inch or so through the body and from the sleeve length. For once I included the gentle elasticated gathering at the back that gives the top a little more shape – I usually leave back ties and shaping out, since I don’t have much of a waist and don’t like my clothes to be tight around it.
I’ll make this pattern again, but probably in a less busy fabric – take another look at that first photo and the shocking job that I did of misaligning the design placement on the front. I really should have cut each front piece individually. I think that I’ll consider this top to be a wearable muslin (since I am actually wearing it today). There are lots of nice design options in this pattern, and it is comfortable. The finished top looks pretty much like the design photo on the front of the pattern envelope, which is always a good sign!
looks nice….actually I like the front design pattern a little off-kilter! Life is like that, you know….
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the collar!
I like this on you it fits well and is flattering to your figure. I didn’t even notice the front until you pointed it out so as long as you don’t mention it to anyone else they probably won’t notice either. We notice our mistakes but others rarely do.
Well done for getting such a good fit. I know what you mean about wanting to get details right. One of my old fav skirts was made by Liberty and the thing that impressed me most was that although it was darted, each line (white on navy blue check) was matched perfectly.
I think you did a really good job and no one will notice the front it you don’t cary a placard. 🙂 LOL