Who doesn’t love a sailor eh? I made this top with some blue linen and an adapted JJ pattern. I’ve used the sleeves from another pattern – they’re absolutely perfect and I have decided that all the sleeves I ever make will be made with this pattern! I self-drafted the sailor collar, thus continuing my foray into the world of make-your-own trims. I think I’m going to try a plain old flat collar next.
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These patterns from the 05/2017 issue are wonderfully designed for days soaking in the sunshine!
DIY
Sew yourself a fruity beauty bag to take with you on your summer vacations - or keep in your purse!
Dec 7, 2011, 12.57 AMby rainfall
so cute !
Jun 10, 2010, 04.39 AMby iamrotkappchen
wow!! this is really100x cute and pretty! i really love this!
May 16, 2010, 01.27 PMby toucan
I want one!
May 15, 2010, 11.32 PMby Zyanya Walker
love it!
May 15, 2010, 03.34 PMby bttn
great top, I love it!
May 15, 2010, 06.53 AMby sarsaparilla
Great top, I love it!
May 15, 2010, 12.31 AMby artnest
just swell!!
May 14, 2010, 09.05 PMby onegoodapple
thanks ladies! Mandi – the bottom is as yet unfinished, I got too excited and had to wear it straight away!
May 14, 2010, 06.31 PMby mandicoulter
you are right, the sleeves are great! is it the bottom hem unfinished?
May 14, 2010, 05.46 PMby alden
This is so cute! i love it!
May 14, 2010, 05.28 PMby sewella
I like the trim on the collar so much! It contributes to the sailory look of the top!