Rummaging through my pattern stash last week I came across this Cynthia Rowley pattern (Simplicity 2584) that I meant to make last year but somehow never did.
Apart from that, I do really like this top and I definitely recommend the pattern. Although it has a designer label it was very quick and simple to sew and I liked the way that the yoke is lined which makes it easy to construct accurately. I think that the cut is just right in that it’s not tightly fitted but it does have some shaping. Another thing I should mention is that I left off the zipper (I seem to be going through a phase of doing this because I did the same on the last top I made). I actually have nothing against zippers and am quite happy putting them in anywhere that needs one. However, with this pattern the zipper is supposed to be decorative, so you need a novelty zipper but I didn’t have one and couldn’t wait to get one. So, as the top goes on over the head quite easily, I just sewed up the centre back seam.
I definitely want to make another one of these quite soon but I shall choose a fabric that will showcase the yoke a bit better. In the meantime, however, I have acquired a few vintage dress patterns recently and I’ve decided that one of these is definitely going to be next on my list. So, more soon …
On a whim I pulled it out and got started on it straight away. Here’s the result -
To be honest, I think that I made a bit of an error in choosing such a busy print because the lovely shaped yoke, which is the main feature of this pattern, is a little lost. I should have used a plain fabric, or used a contrasting fabric for the yoke, or piped the edges to make it stand out more. However, I did use some heavy topstitching to help define it and, close-up, you can just about see the yoke shaping -
Apart from that, I do really like this top and I definitely recommend the pattern. Although it has a designer label it was very quick and simple to sew and I liked the way that the yoke is lined which makes it easy to construct accurately. I think that the cut is just right in that it’s not tightly fitted but it does have some shaping. Another thing I should mention is that I left off the zipper (I seem to be going through a phase of doing this because I did the same on the last top I made). I actually have nothing against zippers and am quite happy putting them in anywhere that needs one. However, with this pattern the zipper is supposed to be decorative, so you need a novelty zipper but I didn’t have one and couldn’t wait to get one. So, as the top goes on over the head quite easily, I just sewed up the centre back seam.
I definitely want to make another one of these quite soon but I shall choose a fabric that will showcase the yoke a bit better. In the meantime, however, I have acquired a few vintage dress patterns recently and I’ve decided that one of these is definitely going to be next on my list. So, more soon …
Cute top! I love the print!
ReplyDeleteI was just about to say the exact same thing Angela did. It IS a cute top! And I DO love the print!!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! This top just has to go on my to-do-list. You did a great job with it.
ReplyDeleteI was also nicely surprised by how easily the Cynthia Rowley for Simplicity patterns go together. And it's very cute on you. I look forward to seeing your next version of it!
ReplyDeleteI love bold paisley prints so this is right up my alley! Lovely, lovely top!
ReplyDeleteYou can never have too many cute tops like this!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is great, so I don't think it matters too much that the yoke isn't obvious. Piping would have been nice, but I certainly wouldn't go back now due to the amount of unpicking - a good excuse to make another one!!
This than a cute top, thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteI soooo love your fabric and combined with this design makes your top spectacular!!!!
ReplyDeleteEugenia I love your sewing projects. Your fit is always so on point.
ReplyDeleteI see what you mean about the yoke, but it is still a cute top. The print is fun without being over the top.
ReplyDeleteAdorable modern tunic!! It's wonderful.
ReplyDeleteDitto above. Now I have to see if that pattern is still available.
ReplyDeleteI think it's cute too. I looked at my stores ad pages to see when the pattern might be on sale for me. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I really like this. Such a lovely fabric.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so cute on you, and I love the print, but agree that a solid color for the yoke would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous top. You probably know by now that I love paisley.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely top!
ReplyDeleteRE: Jalie top pattern
ReplyDeleteI started it last night and finish it early this afternoon. The collar application was very strange. The collar's right side is sewn to the wrong side of the top neckline and then (the strange part) the top is rolled into the collar creating a jellyroll like tube when stitch. The collar (jellyroll) is then stitch entirely except you leave a small 1" opening in the tube to allow for the entire front and back of the top to be pulled through. The process was scary but AMAZING to me. I could not find a pattern layout i the directions so just winged it. Another strange thing is that the sleeve did not indicate a back or front (which is usually indicated by a small and a large notch). So I cut the sleeve pattern one with the pattern facing up, and the second with the pattern facing down. I do not know, however, if that really made a difference. The sleeves feel good when I have it on so I guess it's o.k. I have sew sleeves in the wrong arm hole before so I am familiar with that tight result. I'll post a picture later, but I LOVE this top. I want to make the sleeveless version in white.
I think everyone should experience this pattern if for nothing else than the collar application.
How cute! It might have been a bit more standout with a solid-colored yoke, but it's great as is. And hey, now you can throw another one together really easily. It'd look lovely with white shorts or capris in the summer....
ReplyDeleteI love this shirt! It looks fantastic on you, and the print is fantastic. I love the idea of a solid colored yoke, although I really like this one, too!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Cynthia Rowley patterns so it's good to see this one made up. It looks great and at least with a print one and a plain one you can get good mileage out of the pattern!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! That is such a great print for summer. :)
ReplyDeleteYour corners are so sharp on that yoke! It's a really great top--love the print, even if it obscures the details.
ReplyDeleteso adorable!! I love the paisley print.
ReplyDeleteGreat casual top for summer. I definely must try a version of this top. Sorry if I taking your lead too often, but we have similar taste.
ReplyDeleteI really like the print. I hadn't even given this pattern a second look, but now I will!
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