I've made the Stevie Top by Tilly and the Buttons. I bought the digital pattern, as we're currently on lockdown in the UK and - at the time I ordered - they weren't delivering their paper patterns, but they did have a 10% discount on the digital pattern.
It took me a while to print out, stick together, and cut out the size I needed. It's all ready now, though, for future makes. And if I get fatter or thinner in the future, I can just print it out again and cut out the new size I want!
I cut out a size 3. My measurements put me as follows:
Bust: Between 3 and 4
Waist: Size 5 (too much cake eating during maternity leave!)
Hips: Between 2 and 3
My hips are the size I probably was for all measurements, pre-baby. I ignored the waist size, as it is quite an oversized top. I "should" have gone for size 4 really, to accommodate the bust size. However, as it is an oversized top, and as I'm currently breastfeeding but won't be for too much longer, I thought the 3 was the best bet. I think that was the right choice. Once I stop breastfeeding, I think the size will be spot-on.
The best bit about this top is the back - I love the yoke and tie detail!
The fabric I used was a spot print chambray from Minerva Crafts in sky blue. This was left over from something I was doing in the past. I'd like to make this again in a more colourful floral fabric - something really summery!
It was a lovely simple top to make, and it could have been very quick to whip up if I wasn't trying to make it in small pockets of time, around looking after Emily.
The photos of me wearing it were the best I could do with a timer on my camera phone, balancing it precariously on unsuitable objects, while Emily got increasingly impatient!
A couple of out-takes, with a little photo-bomber, for you...
Hopefully this is the start of more handmade clothes for me!
Last picture is the best! With Emily. It is a great top! Cannot wait to see a floral version!I am still thinking about the palazzo pants. But then I managed to stitch the buttons on my cardigan on the inside today (don't ask!)so I have had enough of any sewing for a bit.x
ReplyDeleteThank you! Oh, that is annoying about the buttons - you definitely need a break from sewing to get over that! But palazzo pants will be good when you're ready! x
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