I made my first top for Spring Top Week, which of course was not on my list of ones to make. I wanted to start on the summer blouse, but was getting stuck at a certain part. Rae mentioned the Smashing Smock from "Seams to Me" as a possible easy pattern. It was. I made it out of a vintage sheet because people had mentioned that the pattern ran small. I followed Anna Maria's instructions for enlarging it though, and I think it fits pretty well. I put the front yoke an inch away from the fold and added an inch to the back yoke pieces as well. Otherwise, it was smooth sailing. It went together really fast. Too cold for a sleeveless shirt here in the Midwest, but I like it with this green cardigan!
I just recently found your blog and love it! I just started working with vintage linens (I actually have that print in the center!), but I haven't considered making a top. This is great! Nice job.
ReplyDeleteHey, Meg! I love the new top. Do you make them? I would love one just like yours. Oh, and I am sorry about not getting back to you on the crochet bag. Things have been so crazy here in the last few weeks. I will get back to you on that soon.
ReplyDeleteVery cute top. I just made a dress out of that same sheet on the bottom of the pile there. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it!! I love the vintage sheet -- everyone's doing it this spring; I need to get out and go do some thrifting! Glad to see the Smashing Smock here -- I haven't started mine yet but had some Mendocino in mind for it; now that I see how cute yours is I think I'll take the plunge!!
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