I found this pretty fabric at Hancock's a few weeks ago and decided that it would make the perfect spring top. I don't usually like 100% polyester fabrics but this one is a little different. It has a slight crinkled texture making it more comfortable to wear because it has a little "give". I have used Simplicity 2599 several times for my daughters in the sleeveless versions. This is the first time I have tried it for myself. It's a great basic wardrobe builder pattern which I plan to use many more times in the future. It was voted one of the top 10 patterns of 2010 on Patternreview.
I decided not to add the elastic because I thought it would be harder to put on and take off. I added a skinny belt instead.
I found these cute buttons in my button box for the back. I made thread loops for the closure. I love these thread loops and love making them! You can see the crinkled texture better in this picture.
I like the cut of the sleeves which are a little shorter than normal with a curved hemline.
These are the other versions of Simplicity 2599. Have you tried it out yet?
Oh, so lovely, Jan! How did you finish the neckline of this top?
ReplyDeleteThanks! The neckline is finished with a facing. I fused tricot interfacing to the facing. I also topstitched about 1/8" from the neckline to keep the facing in place.
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