Anna Top from Shwin Designs. The curved bodice and one-piece sleeves are a fun take on a simple top. And the single-button closure in the back is easy for getting on/off. I hacked the Anna Top and used it to finish a refashion here, and really liked how it fit. The colors were awesome too.
The Natalie Top by Liola Patterns. This top is a great length, I love the pleated front, and the button tab sleeve detail. It looks easy to wear and super cute. This was another pattern I used for my Momiform Makeover and its been great. I ended up making the top opening smaller so I didn’t have to wear a layer under it and sewed it in a voile. I would love to make another in a rayon challis though.
The Lucy Top by Shwin Designs. How cute its this? A double-button closure gives it a simple silhouette, but so unique. And it would be easy to add a little length if I was worried about coverage.
Danica’s Women’s One-piece Top by Kids Create Couture. This is a fun, simple top, and I love the belt tie. It looks like it would be simple to create, and fun to wear from the park to a girls’ night out.
I know I’m ready to add a few of these top patterns to my wardrobe, and I’ll be sure to share them along the way!
So which of these top patterns would you like to sew?
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Yep the hubs stated for me to get out of tshirts as well. So I went shopping and ended up coming back to my own patterns and making a few.
Those tops are just adorable and I will pin them for later garment sewing.
Thanks!!!!
The blessing and curse of sewing. :) Thanks for pinning!
You already mentioned the Sugar Pop top, I can't wait to sew that one. I have the Marigold top, which I also can't wait to sew, mostly because I love the little collar. I think they make you look more dressed up. I love the Anna and the Lucy, those are way cute. One that I have been sewing lately is the easy tee from it's always autumn. I have done the anthro drop version, with the knit on top and the woven on bottom. It looks fabulous, and it is so simple to wear! I have been loving the high/low option this summer to make it so I don't have to layer to cover my backside.
Ooh, I forgot the Marigold! thanks for reminding me. I'll have to go check out Autumn's tee--mixing knit and woven is such a fun look.
Oh this is brilliant! I'm loving the inspiration for updating my wardrobe. I haven't made any of these and I'm usually a total tee-shirt girl but now I'm keen to try these and update my look!
Oh, I'm glad they're inspiring you, Jen! It's so fun to mix things up a little.
What a great idea, I love the look of the Natalie Top. If find it far too easy to stay in my basic T Shirts!!
I'm loving the Natalie as well--it's in my "to sew" list!
All of these are great! I'm totally on a shirt sewing kick right now since having my baby I'm eager for some new shirts.
Yes! These are great for changing bodies!
Boy am I sick of tee shirts too! I guess by the end of the summer I see that's all we've been wearing. I love the Natalie and plan to give it a try. Thanks!
I so agree! I made up the Natalie (I'll show it next Monday) and it's a great sew. I hope you get a chance to make one!
I am looking forward to it. I have a fabric in my stash that I'm thinking will be great so I will be ready. I have enjoyed many of your blog posts and "hacks" and enjoy your style. This should be a fun week! Thanks!
That is so sweet of you to say--thank you Peggy!