Saturday, April 11, 2009

Simplicity 3887 - Spring Top #1

Here is my first 2009 spring top. This pattern is really simple and yields a cute result. I used a green crinkled cotton which was pretty lightweight. I made a French seam for the first time. I originally made view C but cut 5 inches from the bottom. I liked the top shorter. I also did the flutter sleeve from view E. I originally wanted to add a few fabric flowers from the book Fun to Wear Fabric Flowers. After a few failed attempts I unraveled the flower and created this pleated design.


I thought it added something "extra" to the top and went with it. I wore it to a baby shower today and my baby sis told me I looked cute.

9 comments:

Faye Lewis said...

That is cute!

Kelli Ward said...

very cool top. i love the detailing at the neck. it makes it so boutique.

Unknown said...

Great top I love the detail on the neck.

Mamati @ Daily dose of me said...

Lovely top, i loved what you did with the neckline so so cute!

Sue said...

Goodness, how cute! I just wrote down the pattern number and your modifications!

Lift Up Your Hearts said...

This is so SUPER cute!! Can't wait to poke around your site some more!

~ Kimberlee B ~ said...

Beautiful detail and color. Very flattering!

Brandy said...

popped over from made by rae, your top is beautiful.

misschris said...

The neckline totally makes it. Adorable.